THE Mezapos in Laconia is a small, quiet fishing village with turquoise waters, sea caves and legends of hidden pirate treasures.

Mezapos, a picturesque village in the bay of the same name that forms in the bay of the Tigani peninsula in the laconic part of Mani, is located 18 kilometers south of Areopolis, mid-distance from the well-known destination of Gerolimenas (which is only 8 kilometers away). According to the 2011 census, only 31 people live here.

Mezapos is built on a steep site, between two rocks, but its height does not exceed 10 meters. Despite its small size, it has several beaches with wonderful, blue-green waters and accessible sea caves, while the stories you will hear about the pirate Nikolos Sassaris will captivate you.

You might not expect it seeing how small Mezapos is, but it has three beautiful beaches in addition to the picturesque port of Kourkos (which you can also dive into). All unorganized, all with wonderful, blue-green waters.

Two of them are located in the immediate coastal zone of the settlement and are Halikia and Alonaki – both pebbly, with a nice view towards Tigani. But for Tuesday, the so-called Kato Mezapo (small beach), you should go outside the village limits, to the northwest: you will find it by passing the tower of the pirate Sassaris.

Meanwhile, deep in the rocks where the village is built, you will see two caves, the only access to which is from the sea.

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