Paddling at the foot of the imposing Taygetos, we discover the wild beauty of a place that was never conquered. Sea Kayaks give us the opportunity to explore inch by inch the rich imagery and diversity of the indented coastline of Mani. We paddle in turquoise waters, discovering idyllic beaches sprouted between between the coastal fishing villages which are rich in history and tradition.

At the beginning of the activity we attend a brief but comprehensive introduction to the basics of sea kayaking. We get our kayaks and begin to enjoy an excursion where each little cove hides a special surprise such as hidden caves, cliffs with spectacular formations and unique beaches with sand or pebbles such as the well hidden beach of Foneas with the white pebbles or the beach of Kalogria with its fine golden sand and turquoise waters.

The beach of Kalogria is known as the beach of Zorbas, as this was the place where writer Nikos Kazantzakis met his hero of his book Zorba the Greek. Halfway we make a relaxing stop for swimming, snorkeling and a picnic with local traditional delicacies.

Discover the beauties of Mani from the sea

Swin in deep blue sea caves

Small stops in coastal fishing villages

Picnic with local delicacies

Family friendly

Led by local guides

Full Sea Kayak equipment: boat, paddle, life jacket, spray-skirt, waterproof jacket

Extra equipment: waterproof bags and cases, pumps and paddle-float

Snorkeling equipment (goggles and respirators)

English speaking BCU trained and certified guides

Sea Kayak course

Tour planning – Sightseeing

Picnic with fruits and Traditional delicacies

Photographs from the activity

Liability insurance

All taxes

Personal expenses

Transfer services to and from the start and finish points (upon request with extra charge)

Trail distance: 5-6 nautical miles

Route type: Bidirectional

Activity duration with breaks: 4-5 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Suitability: Suitable for all / No previous experience required

Meeting point:

Kardamili or Stoupa (Depending on the wind direction)

Necessary equipment:

Bottle of water

Hat

Sun cream (during summer months)

Sun glasses

Towel

Swimsuit

Extra pair of shoes that will get wet. Suitable shoes are lightweight trainers, flip flops, sandals or sea shoes. Avoid bulky shoes.

Remarks:

Weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking

The activity includes a 30 minutes preparation time 2-2.5 hours paddling exploration, 1-1.5 hours free time for picnic, relaxation, snorkeling, swimming, diving and other activities. The starting point and the direction we follow is based on weather conditions and wind direction.