Sea kayak and gravel the Peloponnese
An active week through the Mani, alternating sea kayaking along its tower-lined coves with gravel riding into the Taygetos foothills.
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Months
- April – June, September – October
- Stops
- 3
The route on a map
1 · 1 night
Nafplio
First night on arrival, before heading south into the Mani.
2 · 3 nights
Areopoli
A tower-house town used as base for kayaking and gravel riding.
3 · 3 nights
Kardamyli
A second coastal base at the foot of the Taygetos.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Nafplio
Sleep · Nafplio
Arrive and rest before the drive south into the Mani.
Day 2
South to Areopoli
Sleep · Areopoli
Drive down and kayak the first stretch of coastline in the afternoon.
Day 3
Kayaking the Mani coves
Sleep · Areopoli
Paddle the caves and coves near Diros and the deep Mani towers.
Day 4
Gravel into Taygetos
Sleep · Areopoli
A gravel ride into the foothills in the cooler afternoon.
Day 5
North to Kardamyli
Sleep · Kardamyli
Drive along the coast to the mountain's western foot.
Day 6
Kayaking off Kardamyli
Sleep · Kardamyli
Morning paddle along the rocky coastline and small islets.
Day 7
Gravel up the Vyros gorge road
Sleep · Kardamyli
An afternoon ride on the gravel road above the gorge.
Day 8
Departure
Departure
Drive north for departure.