Greece - Gerolimenas
Gerolimenas is a small sleepy village with some fishing boats along its shore on the Mani peninsula. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries it was an important harbour, from where goods were shipped to Piraeus and other Greek islands. Once Gerolimenas was one of the most remote villages in the Peloponnese and till the 1970’s it only could be reached by boat or donkey.
Gerolimenas means “Old Harbour” and derives from the ancient "Ιερός Λιμήν" (Ieros Limen).
In the past a fishing village, nowadays the village - with some hotels and restaurants - is a popular destination for tourists. Although during our visit it was very quiet and peaceful. The traditional stone buildings are scattered around the natural harbour and a small pebble beach.
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Taken on Tuesday May 30, 2017
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Posted on Monday January 14, 2019
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J. Gafarot said:
Good show of a new place and again, thank you for the note my friend.
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Wonderful Mediterranean painting, Jaap!
Thanks and also for your interesting note
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