Kafkí
in Nomós Lakonías of Peloponnese, Greece

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.696 and 22.488 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 41' 45" and E 22° 29' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:07 am and 5:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.953 and -157.925 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tamarua
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kafkí

Kafkí in Nomós Lakonías (Peloponnese) is a town in Greece about 111 mi (or 179 km) south-west of Athens, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kafkí is now 11:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kafkí, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Greece is Sparti Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Greece is Archaeological Site of Mystras in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gytheion, Skala, Kardamyli, Molaoi and Sparti. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Thirides Beach Resort

Address
5,2 mi
Mavrovouni Beach
23200 Mavrovouni
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Petropoulakis Gods' Land

Address
6,5 mi
Gytheio, Lakonia
23200 East Mani
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


4 epohes

Address
1,8 mi
Gythio Vathi
23200 East Mani
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BELLE HELENE

Address
1,9 mi
Vathy
23200 Vathy / Gythio
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Drossia

Address
5,4 mi
Mavrovouni Beach
23200 Gytheio
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Gythion Traditional Hotel

Address
6,2 mi
Vasileos Pavlou 33
23200 East Mani
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Skoutari Beach Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Skoutárion
23200 East Mani
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Diamond Palace

Address
6,2 mi
Gythio Lakonia
232 00 Pelloponese
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Gytheio

Published: February 01, 2010
Length: 08:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manolis Spanakis

Arrival by boat from Kythira to this small port town of Southern Peloponnese at sunset.. Long known as the seaport of Sparta some 40 km away, Gytheio used to be an important port for many centuries...


Gytheio Port - порт Гифио

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 46:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GreeceToday.Ru

Порт города Гифио в Лаконии на южном Пелопоннесе.


Γύθειο, Παραλιακα - Gytheio

Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 21:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MyGreekPage

Διασχίζουμε παραλιακά την πόλη του Γυθείου με αυτοκίνητο. Date: July 2014 ------------------------------------------- Watch beautiful video...


gytheio 2010..volta me tin beba!

Published: May 02, 2010
Length: 32:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wtakoustis68

ΟΤΙ ΑΓΑΠΩ ΕΙΣΑΙ ΕΣΥ. ΖΩ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΚΟΝΤΑ ΣΟΥ. Η ΨΥΧΗ ΣΟΥ ΕΝΑ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΨΥΧΗ ΜΟΥ. ΠΑΝΤΑ ΜΑΖΙ. ΜΑΖΙ ΓΙΑ ΠΑΝΤΑ..ΛΑΤΡΕΜΕΝΗ...


Βάφτιση Κεχριάνικα-Μάνη - www.manideco.gr

Published: November 15, 2013
Length: 23:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MANH Deco

Our office, located in Gytheio, will organize your wedding or baptism events at a place that appeals to you the most. We would be happy to recommend you a number of marvelous little chapels...


Μαυροβούνι Γυθείου Ν.Λακωνίας 24 Φεβ 2013 - Mavrovuni Gythio Lakonia GR

Published: February 24, 2013
Length: 51:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CNCRHE

Μαυροβούνι Γυθείου Κυ 24 Φεβ 2013 Φουσκοθαλασσιά με κύμα Mavrovouni Gytheio Lakonia perfecture GREECE Sunday 24 Feb 2013 Coastal swell and waves.


GYTHIO - MANI TOWERS IN SOUTH PELOPONISOS Greekcypriot's photos around Gythion, Greece

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 26:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Greekcypriot's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/greekcypriot/1/1110014340/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


www.manideco.gr -all about wedding in lakonia

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 14:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MANH Deco

Our office, located in Gytheio, will organize your wedding or baptism events at a place that appeals to you the most. We would be happy to recommend you a number of marvelous little chapels...


Eat Out - Μανιάτικη Κουζίνα στο Castello Antico

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 48:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ευτύχης Μπλέτσας

Γεύμα στο εξαιρετικό εστιατόριο του Castello Antico στο Μαυροβούνι Λακωνίας http://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/castello-antico.en.html?aid=353288...


1999 Μελιταίος πυρετός στο Γύθειο

Published: March 03, 2013
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Άκης Γκάτζιος


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Parasyros

Parasyros is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. Paraasyros is part of the community of Skoutari within the municipal unit of Gytheio. Parasyros is located SE of Areopoli, N of Gerolimenas and S of Gythio. Parasyros is situated in a dry-grass and a mountainous setting, farmlands are in valley areas and are rarely founded.

Located at 36.6681, 22.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Laconia, Cities and towns in the Mani Peninsula

Battle of Vromopigada

The Battle of Vromopigada was fought between the Ottoman Turks and the Maniots of Mani in 1770. The location of the battle was in a plain between the two towns of Skoutari and Parasyros. The battle ended in a Greek victory.

Located at 36.6667, 22.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, Conflicts in 1770, Mani Peninsula, Battles involving Mani, 1770 in Greece, 18th century in the Ottoman Empire

Drosopigi, Laconia

Drosopigi is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Gytheio. Drosopigi is built on a mountain around 400 metres above sea level. Drosopigi has Maniot pyrgoi (towers). During World War II the Germans who were based at Gytheio bombarded the town with cannon fire. Now Drosopigi has a population of only 50 people. In the summer people who moved from Drosopigi to Athens come for vacation, but off-season Drosopigi is a deserted place.

Located at 36.6722, 22.4619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Laconia, Cities and towns in the Mani Peninsula

Passavas

Passavas or Las is situated on the Mani Peninsula. In ancient times Las was a Spartan possession and in 218 BC the citizens of the city fought and routed and group of Philip V of Macedon's army. Las became part of the Union of Free Laconians in 195 BC when it separated from Sparta. The Spartans however recaptured the city in 189 BC. Sparta was then taken over by the Achaean League and Las gained its independence again.

Located at 36.7275, 22.5044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Laconia, Cities and towns in the Mani Peninsula, Medieval Peloponnese, Castles in Greece, Buildings and structures in Peloponnese (region)

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kafkí.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kavkí, Kafkí, Καυκί