Gythio is an area of mainland Greece which belongs to Peloponnese region. Gythio is a beautiful fishing town on the southern side of Peloponnese. Mavrovouni is the most beautiful and longest beach close to Gythio, where the sea turtles Caretta-caretta go to lay their eggs in summer. Fish taverns and beautiful mansions line up the port of Gythio, from where there is a ferry connection to Kythira and Crete. Holidays in Gythio can be combined with visits to Monemvasia, Kythira, Kalamata, Mystras and other regions of Peloponnese.

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Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Gythio, the top destinations to visit are Monemvasia, Elafonissos, and Mystras.