VARDIA HOTEL

18 studios, two-room and three-room apartments Being in perfect harmony with this enchanting environment and the simple architectural design of the surrounding area, the hotel has been built by the local masons and technicians with stone and wood as its main structural elements. Amidst green gardens and multi-colored flower blooms, stone-paved paths and balconies offering a magnificent view, the hotel welcomes its visitors in a serene and incomparably seductive environment, offering them rare hospitality, as well as a really pleasurable stay. Right in front of the hotel lies the town of Kardamyle, resembling a rare art painting with its clear blue waters and beaches, its stone-built houses and its picturesque shops, ready to compensate the visitors for having selected it as vacation and relaxation resort. The unique combination of rare natural beauty and warm greek hospitality offered by Vardia Hotel will contribute to an unforgettable experience, which will always remain dear to the hearts and souls of the visitors. ACCOMODATION Vardia Hotel, built directly over the old town of Kardamyle and right next to the Viros gorge, is notable for its privileged location and magnificent view. All around the buildings, there is a wonderful garden with flowers, stone paths, trees, and shaded corners with tables for visitors to sit and relax all day long. There are three different stone buildings with a total of 18 studios and apartments fully equipped, with individual verandas and balconies overlooking the sea and the pretty town. A small cafe can be found at the reception area of the hotel, where a tasty and home-made breakfast can be served in direct contact with the surrounding landscape. The view from there is so vast, that it embraces the sea from Mani all the way down towards Crete. Having the hotel as their base, the visitors can walk to the old town through the stone built stairs, they can visit the beaches, the sites of interest and the historical places of the surrounding area in no time. At the end of the day, the hotel is transformed into a warm refuge that offers serenity and relaxation. The 18 studios and apartments are built in two levels (ground floor-1st floor), they are nicely decorated in an atmosphere of calmness and coolness, they are spacious and cozy, all having direct access to the garden and balconies with a wonderful view of the sea and the town. ACTIVITIES At Proastio, Kardamyle, there is the Ag. Theodoroi byzantine church, which the visitors will find very interesting, while further down there is a stone bridge with arches leading to the fields of Proastio. A lovely expedition is towards Exohori, where the visitors can find the entrance to the gorge of Tayghetos-Viros and they can walk all the way through to Tseria. The Liouti path also leads there. The area has many byzantine churches worth visiting. If one takes the direction towards Saidona, there is the Kitriniare Tower, a gorgeous sample of Mane architecture. The Monastery of Vaidenitsa and Samuel is also in the vicinity. At Saidona there is the entrance of the Noupante gorge, which ends down at the wonderful Foneas beach and it is a great experience for all trekking lovers. The forest of Vassilike on the Messinian side of Tayghetos mountain, is a wonderful expedition relatively unknown to many and can be reached either from Saidona or from Exohori. At Kastania, the visitors can see the beautiful Douraki tower, of typical Mane architectural design. Dryope, Karyovouni and Melia are lovely places to visit. Here one can take a 4x4 road to visit the Monastery of Panaghia Yatrissa which holds a celebration fair on the 8th of September. Caution is required, as the road is quite difficult . Towards Platsa, Stoupa and Kardamyle, there is the Viros gorge which can be easily crossed and visited. On the way, the visitors will encounter the Soter Monastery, as well as the deserted but enchanting church of Lykaki, still retaining most of its frescoes and hagiographies. Towards Kalamata, one finds the pretty and interesting Rintomo gorge, leading also to a lovely beach. It can be fairly easily crossed, while an impressive narrow passage and two small stone bridges somewhere on the way will please all nature and adventure lovers.