LOCATION

The "Homeric” Oitilo is a tranquil village and ideal hide-away located in the region of Mani, on the Southern side of the middle Peninsula of the Peloponnese, in Greece.

Mani is an area full of legends and traditions with rough landscapes and traditional tower houses.

Oitilo is craddled on the mountain slopes above Neo Oitilo, a seaside resort, combining clear mountain and sea air, being only 5km away from the sea.

The distance from Athens is 300 km (a 3.30 hour drive) and Areopoli, the Municipal centre is 12km away.

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF GULF

TRADITIONAL STONE HOUSE FOR RENT IN ITILO

CONTACT DETAILS:

Maria Lytra

Mobile : 0030 6957 505 477

Tel: 0030 210 4295160 /AOH: 0030 210 9415677

Email: xoreftra@yahoo.gr

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VIEW OF OITILO

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OITILO

PANORAMIC VIEW OF GULF OF OITILO

OITILO

LIMENI

MESA MANI

GYTHEIO

NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT

Oitilo today has very few permanent residents, but the Oitiliotes who have moved to Athens have all renovated their traditional stone houses which wait to be re-opened during holiday periods or the summer.

This quaint village forgotten by time is the ideal place to rest and recharge your batteries. You go to sleep with the sound of crickets and wake up to the chirping of sparrows.

There is no chance of being bored because there are many nearby places of interest to visit such as:

-Castle of Kelefa – On the opposite slope from Oitilo this formidable castle was built by the Turks in 1670. Although today only the outer walls remain it is still a place of interest.

-Mystras - The Byzantine city located 6km NW of Sparta. Mystras was the centre of culture and civilization in the mid-13th Centry.



-Castle of Monemvasia – A narrow stone causeway leads to the medieval fortress hidden behind a huge rock in the sea. The charming village below with souvenir shops and cafes attracts many tourists.

-Vathia - the most representative traditional village of Mani, an invaluable treasure of cultural heritage in tracing back to the identity of Mani. Dense traditional Towers perched on the top of a hill lure you to call on this monument of Mani.

-Vathi – Near Gythio, one of the most beautiful beaches of Laconia.-Gythio - The capital of Mani and the port from where Paris set off by ship with Helen of Troy.

-Stupa - The place which “Zorba the Greek” lived. Now a cosmopolitan seaside town with two beautiful sandy beaches and cafes and restaurants filed alongside.

-The Caves of Diros – 10km from Areopoli, gondoliers steer small boats through 5,000 meters of river cave passageways which have many spectacular formations of stalagmites and stalactites. The caves served as place of worship in Palaeolithic and Neolithic times.

-GYTHEIO - The port that Helen of Troy set off from with Paris. Today it is a bustling seaside town with sandy beaches visited by many tourists.

Gytheio is 30km distance from Oitilo. 

If you like action Mani is ideal for wind surfing,fishing,swimming, trecking.

If you like good food, Neo Oitilo’s seaside tavernas are renowned for serving their fish from the sea to the grill.

THE PROPERTY

We are offering for rent our traditional stone house which was built over 150 years as a typical fortified stone tower house which was the characteristic architecture of the area of Mani.

The first fortification towers of Mani appeared in the second half of the 13th century and were the means of defence in the era of the Ottoman occupation and in later years the men of the family defended themselves from the towers in times of vendeta which were common in the area.
Many of the towers in Oitilo were torn down by the earthquake of 1927 and although the houses were renovated afterwards, the towers were never re-built. Our house has been fully renovated in recent years, but nevertheless it retains the aura of the past.

The house is accessed from the village's central square by a narrow stone-paved path which leads to the arched entrance. It is a peaceful retreat overlooking the walled-in garden and the mountains in the distance.

The path is too narrow for cars to enter, but there is sufficient parking space in the near-by square.

The sea is a 5km drive down the mountain.

The house is ideal for a family with 2-3 children, or two couples.

Four or five people can sleep in a combination of the main bedroom (double bed), the second bedroom (two single beds) and the three-quarter sofa bed in the living room-kitchen.

The bedrooms are air-conditioned and a television is provided.

The kitchen is equipped with oven/stove and large refrigerator.

Also a microwave, filter coffee machine and kettle are provided.

There is a full complement of dishes, glasses, cups, cutlery and pots and pans.
All linens, towels etc. are furnished.

In the large tiled bathroom there is also a washing machine .

There is a large veranda which overlooks the trees in the garden below, ideal for having your breakfast or your afternoon coffee.

It has a sun-roof and veranda chairs and table are provided.

RATES

OUR RATES:

- For one couple or a family :
40 Euro per day or 240 euro per week

- For two couples:
60 Euro per day or 360 euro per week

OUR TERMS :
A deposit of Euro 120 is paid on booking (or equivalent in other currencies at the currency exchange rate plus any fees) AND THE BALANCE TO BE PAID ON ARRIVAL.
Cancellations 4 weeks prior to arrival, are fully refunded.

If you have any questions or need more details about our Greek house which you would like to have explained, we will be very pleased to give you more information.

Contact Details:

Maria Lytra

Mobile: 0030 694 770 3696
Tel: 0030 210 4295160 AOH: 0030 210 9415677
Email: xoreftra@yahoo.gr


 We look forward to hearing from you soon!!

BRIEF HISTORY

Oitilo is an ancient village mentioned by Homer as part of the kingdom of Menelaos. It took its name from the mythical hero, Oitilo , who was the son of Amfianakta of Argos. It is also mentioned by Stravonas and Pausanias.

During the Ottoman occupation of Greece prominent Byzantine families resided in Oitilo, such as the Komninos and Stefanopoulos families and the Medikes or Giatrianoi.

In 1770 Admiral Orlof of the Russian fleet anchored in the cove of Oitilo and together with the Mavromixali family and the Maniates started the revolution of 1770 against the Turks.

The relevant treaty was signed at the historic monistary of Dekoulon, just below Oitilo.

The Maniates are very proud that Mani was one of the few places in Greece that the Turkish armies never set foot.

Many Byzantine churches are scattered throughout Oitilo as traditionally, each family had their own church, and a particular Saint which they worshipped.

In Oitilo there are also many ruins of old tower houses which fell during an earthquake in the early 1900's and were never rebuilt as many families left during the civil war after World War II.