Just by adding Mani to your Peloponnese itinerary, you've already taken a huge step towards knowing the real Greece in a region that hasn't made it to glossy travel magazine covers yet, a rugged land that bears centuries upon centuries of exciting history, a land steeped in myths and legends. While in Mani, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to get acquainted with some of the region's most striking towns, like Gytheio and Kardamyli, or stroll around lost-in-time villages, such as Limeni and Vathia. For active vacation enthusiasts, Mani offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, and sea kayaking, while a place everyone should visit is the impressive Diros Caves complex.