The Castle

Situated on the highest point of the seaside Kokkala village, 550 meters from the beach, the stone-built castle lows the traditional architecture of the Mani area. It offers country-style studios. Featuring stone walls, traditional furnishings and dark wood beds, all the air-conditioned studios at family-run The castle offer a balcony overlooking the Laconic gulf. Taverns and shops are within 200 meters. The scenic village of Gerolimenas is at 12.4 miles.

Peleponesse. Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its annual list of the best places to visit in Europe. Topping the list is the Peloponnese, a region often overlooked by travelers to Greece, who tend to visit the islands or build a sightseeing trip around Athen’s iconic Acropolis. The region is described as “an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sights like Olympia, Mycenae and Mystra”. The Castle is located at Kokkala, Peleponesse, 23071, Greece and because of its ideal location provides a perfect way to explore the region and Menalon trail, which is popular with hikers. Book a room with The Castle to discover why now more than ever the Peloponnese is the perfect destination for absorbing traditional Greek life, compelling history and inspiring landscapes. The Peloponnese remains an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sights like Olympia, Mycenae and Mystras, which are scattered across a rich landscape of stone villages, teal seas and snow-capped mountains. Book a room with The Castle and discover a perfect destination – absorbing traditional Greek life, compelling history and inspiring landscapes.