The Katergo Villas enjoy a prime seaside position by the walking/cycling path between Stoupa and Agios Nikolaos. It’s a wonderful location and absolutely typical of the region, surrounded by the olive groves which cover so much of the Mani. The owner takes great pride in his villas, aiming to offer an experience which is both low-key and luxurious, so you feel both pampered and perfectly at home.

The outside space is generous for a villa of this size, with a pristine private pool and sunbathing terrace. Being at the end of the row, Kallas has the added appeal of an olive grove directly to one side, enhancing the sense of privacy. Each of the two bedrooms also has its own balcony, and the sea views from the first floor are mesmerising, especially at sunset. Good news if you prefer to sleep with the windows open rather than air-con on: all the windows have mosquito nets so you can drift off without fear of that dreaded high-pitched whine!

The shoreline immediately in front of Kallas is rocky, with swimming, snorkelling and rock-pooling opportunities about a 10-minute walk away (jelly shoes recommended). Head a little further along the coastal path and you’ll come to an arc of golden sand at Stoupa, which is also an excellent place for dinner. If you want to open up a bigger area without using the car, bikes or e-bikes are widely available locally, and the cycle path running between Stoupa and Agios Nikolaos means you don’t need to worry about riding on roads.

Two-bedroom Kallas is ideal for couples or a smaller family, and also combines well with neighbouring Koroneiki and Kalamon to accommodate a group of up to 12 if required.

Footnote: Kalamata flights are understandably in high demand on peak dates. As an alternative, we recommend considering the more competitively priced flights into Athens and a self-drive transfer to your villa. Add a night or two in Athens, or drive directly to the Mani in approx. 3.5hours. Please contact us for more information.

Our choice of Greek properties is as diverse as the islands themselves, ranging from simple seaside charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal. To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.