The lighthouse of Gythieo on the small islet of Kranae

The Lighthouse of Gythio: The lighthouse of Gythio lies on the small islet of Kranae, to the east of Gythio town. The lighthouse is a whitewashed octagonal construction. It is made of white marble and is 25m high while the height of its focal plane is about 78m. It was built in 1873 and from 1989 it houses the Maritime Museum that displays items from the long nautical history of Gythio town and the area of Mani in general.

A special stop on our Gythieo to Mavravouni escape.