Kardamyli counts about 500 people; it lies at the south-east part of the Prefecture and is about 37 klm. far from Kalamata.

In the ancient times, the city was significant port of Sparta, with which it communicated through the deep ravine of Byros. One could see the ruins of the ancient town of kardamylae as well as ancient graves. The tower-houses of Mani take you to another world, strong and proud…