The Peloponnese is linked to the Greek mainland by that magnificent engineering feat, the Corinth Canal, and consists of three spindly fingers, the middle of which is known as the Mani peninsular. The Peloponnese covers an area of land roughly the size of Wales. Our walking takes place in the Exo Mani (Outer Mani) and is centred around the bohemian coastal village of Kardamili some 35kms south of Kalamata. This is a region little affected by tourism and still heavily reliant on agriculture for its main source of income. The Mani is a green and lush area

due to its heavy rains in January and February. The area has small mountain villages each with their own character, all with Greek Orthodox churches and chapels generally open for you to explore. They are especially noted for their exquisite frescos on the walls and ceilings. There are picturesque small fishing villages all along the coast with whitewashed houses clustered around harbours full of fishing boats. The scenery is stunning in an area of outstanding natural beauty steeped in ancient history with fascinating relics of a bygone era.

Most of the walking is on good well-marked footpaths, often following the kaldaremi (ancient cobbled mule tracks). You will walk in the foothills of the towering Taygetos Mountains (rising to 1000 metres) passing through small mountain villages or along coastal paths.

We offer 4 guided walks a week. Each walk (rated easy to moderate) is around 12.5kms and last 6 hours including stops. All local transport is included. Your guide will either be Peter who has had a house in the area for 14 years and has written a book on local walking, or one of his Greek protégés who will speak excellent English.