Messinian MANI           The Land of Gods and Myths 

Stupa is a coastal vilage in the Messinian Mani with a very ancient history which can charm the visitor all the year round. Here lived for a sufficiently time the writer Nick Kazantzakis with Alexis  Zorbas. They worked together in mines of lignite in Pastroba and he inspired and write the world-wide known film " Zorbas the Greek" At the outskirts of Stoupa is the castle of  Lefctrou. It was used during the Mikinaikous ages to the Pelloponnese wars and during the prevail of the Franks period (1204-1259), where it is known as castle of Bofor.In summer, the sea and the sandy beaches tempt all lovers of the sun and sea. The area has many  beaches,but  the more popular beaches are the beach  of  Stupa and the beach of Kalogria. Over 75  hotels, rooms to rent , camping, shops, over 35 tavernas- restaurant  with fresh  fishes, nicht clubs and cafe.  

How to get there. Flights from Athens or by international Charter directly to Kalamata. The airport is 10 km from the city. TRAIN  From Athens-Kalamata or Patras -Kiparissia- Kalamata. BUS Athens-Kalamata  or Patras - Kalamata and  Kardamili - Stupa and by Ship from Piraus or Kisamos "Kasteli" Kreta to Kalamata F/B Myrtidiotissa every Saturday at 20.30. Information Kreta Dimitris Jiruchakis and  Basilis Maniatis Kalamata tel 2721020704 

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS 

Bus Routes 

more information about bus routes

Kalamata - Kardamili - Stupa - Saidona ever  04.45 - 13.10 - Sun 13.10 

Town  Hall  2721-0-73265-73976 fax 2721-0- 64100,  Police Station 2721-0-73209, Turist Police 2721-0-95555 & 27210 44681.  Hospital in Ag . Nikolaos 2721-0-77210  DEYA (water ) 2721-0-73060. Area Post code 24022 

Distance 

Stupa is 45 km from Kalamata, 250 km from Athens and 220 from Patras.