The Maniots (/ ˈ m æ n i ə t s /) or Maniates (Greek: Μανιάτες) are an ethnic Greek subgroup that traditionally inhabit the Mani Peninsula; located in western Laconia and eastern Messenia, in the southern Peloponnese, Greece. They were also formerly known as …

The Mani Peninsula (Greek: Μάνη, romanized: Mánē), also long known by its medieval name Maina or Maïna (Greek: Μαΐνη), is a geographical and cultural region in the Peloponnese of Southern Greece and home to the Maniots (Greek: Mανιάτες, romanized: Maniátes), who claim descent from the ancient Spartans.

Mani, located on the Peloponnese Peninsula, which was known in The Middle ages and Ottoman era as Morea, was one of the most inaccessible, wildest and mutinous parts of Greece which up until the 1970s could only be reached by boat. Mani is divided into three regions, Outer Mani (North West), Inner or Deep Mani (South West) and Lower Mani (East).

Oct 25, 2017 · From the steep hilltops, stone houses resembling small castles stand with their backs to the colossal Taygetos mountains and look out over the stoic Ionian Sea. This is the land of the Maniots, a...

Mar 21, 2019 · The Maniots as they became known were just as treacherous on the sea as they were on land, dabbling in small-time piracy and frequently travelling to other coastal nations as mercenaries. They were reputed to be so ruthless that many conquerors simply steered clear.

Mar 3, 2020 · This is Mani, the middle peninsula of the southern Peloponnese, a place where Greek flags flutter alongside local ones that read “Tan i epi tas” (“With it or on it”) – the legendary farewell phrase uttered by ancient Spartan women to …

In the wild, sparsely populated mountains in the southern Peloponnese Peninsula, lone towers bear witness to centuries of family feuding, micro-warlords, and isolation. We parked the car in Drialos and wandered up the narrow street toward two towers standing across from each other.

May 28, 2023 · Today, Mani is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture. The Maniots have preserved many of their ancient traditions, including their distinctive architecture, music, and dance.

The Maniots were the last inhabitants of Greece to openly follow the Hellenic religion. This can be explained by the mountainous nature of Mani's terrain, which enabled them to escape the attempts of the Eastern Roman Empire to Christianise Greece by force.

Mar 23, 2019 · From the steep hilltops, stone houses resembling small castles stand with their backs to the colossal Taygetos mountains and look out over the stoic Ionian Sea. This is the land of the Maniots or Maniates, a clannish community said to be descended from Spartans, the legendary warriors of Ancient Greece.