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Gythio Harbor ⛵️ Causeway to Cranae Island

Gythio Harbor ⛵️ Causeway to Cranae Island

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Gythio Harbor ⛵️ Causeway to Cranae Island

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Location: Lakonia, Greece

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Best Hikes to Gythio Harbor ⛵️ Causeway to Cranae Island

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1. Hiking loop from Mavrovouni

12.7km

03:27

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Gythio

5.01km

01:26

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gythio Waterfront Promenade loop from Gythio

3.99km

01:07

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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December 26, 2019

The safe harbor for Gythio is created by the causeway built in 1898 connecting the attractive small island of Cranae to the mainland. This makes the cute fisherman's chapel, lighthouse and Mani museum easily accessible via a paved trail, offering beautiful views back to the harbor and town of Gytheio (ancient Gythium).
Some believe that the etymology for the name Cranae (Kranai) comes from the legendary king of Athens Kranaos, the successor of king Kekropas (cecrops) as Athens was also known as "Kranaa". However the word Kranaos according to Homer it has the following meanings: 'Rocky', 'ragged', 'hard'. Therefore, some believe that the word Kranai literary means 'rocky', 'rock'. The name "Marathonisi" translates to 'fennel-island', as the herb fennel was naturally growing on this island. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranae

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Gythio Harbor ⛵️ Causeway to Cranae Island

1. Hiking loop from Mavrovouni

2. Hiking loop from Gythio

3. Gythio Waterfront Promenade loop from Gythio

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