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Kelefa Castle Ruins

Name: Kelefa Castle Ruins
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Location: Lakonia, Greece

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1. View of Itilo Bay – Kelefa Castle Ruins loop from Οίτυλο

8.77km

02:55

390m

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

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2. View of Itilo Bay – Kelefa Castle Ruins loop from Νέο Οίτυλο

6.69km

02:09

260m

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

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3. Kelefa Castle Ruins – Monastery with a View loop from Νέο Οίτυλο

14.8km

04:26

440m

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

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🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

April 14, 2019

West of Kefalas village, southeast of Oitylo stands the castle of Kelefas. The castle was built in 1670 under the command of the Grand Vizier Koprulu, who recruited six thousand men from Athens, Nafpaktos and Evvoia to construct it. Many believe that it was built in collaboration with the captain pirate from Mani, Limperakis Gerakakis, in order to divide and repress the Maniots. The position of the castle on top of a gorge, oversees all of Mylolagkado and has visual contact with the perches of the other settlements. The name “Kelefas” originates from the ancient Greek verb “kelevo” (kelefstis) which means he who warns all inhabitants of an area in case of invasion, through light signal.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelefa
Kelefa is up a switchback road from the cute beach-side village, Limeni. The castle ruins allow to climb to the top of the wall and take some beautiful sunset photos over the bay. Worth the 10-15 minute drive, or hour climb by bike, from Limeni and the quick hike.

Uksch

October 9, 2019

The path to Neo Itilo is tedious and not so nice. are looking for an alternative!

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April 10, 2018

View to the bay

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Kelefa Castle Ruins

1. View of Itilo Bay – Kelefa Castle Ruins loop from Οίτυλο

2. View of Itilo Bay – Kelefa Castle Ruins loop from Νέο Οίτυλο

3. Kelefa Castle Ruins – Monastery with a View loop from Νέο Οίτυλο

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