Land Plot for Sale

The picturesque seaside village of Stoupa, situated 45 km from the city of Kalamata, belongs to the Municipality of Lefktro in the area of Messinian Mani. Built on the enchanting coast of southern Peloponnese, it is bound to impress you with the contrast between mountain and seaside landscape. From Stoupa heading North, there is a road that leads to Neochori. On this road, just 700 meters after we have left the main Kalamata - Areopolis road, there is a plot of land for sale of 839.36 square meters. The plot has a frontage to the road of 16 meters and amazing views to the sea. The price includes a building permit of 94.88 square meters of house, with a basement of another 59.74 square meters and a 5m. X 10m. Stoupa is built between two bays with sandy beaches by the foothills of Taygetos Mountain, a site surrounded by olive oil orchards. The initial name of the village was Potamos (= river), due to the river (stream) that crossed it. Later, the name changed to Stoupa. There are two scenarios about the origin of the new name: According to one scenario, the name comes from the Albanian word for “beach”. The other scenario has it that the name comes from the linen fibres (stoupia) collected by the locals and treated there with seawater for softening and easier handling. To the east of the village rises the castle, which used to be the acropolis of the ancient town of Lefktro. This castle has been conquered many times by Franks and Venetians. According to the historian Pausanias, in the ancient town of Lefktro existed a temple and a statue dedicated to goddess Athena. During the occupation by the Franks (1204-1259) the castle was rebuilt and it was named Beaufort castle. The newly built village of Stoupa has developed to a well-known tourist centre, as it is an ideal vacation spot, for any time of the year, offering many amenities for a relaxing holiday. Stoupa is endowed with a diverse landscape and it is justifiably regarded as a rear jewel of nature. With Stoupa as the starting point, one can take a tour of the magnificent Taygetos mountain, enjoy the tranquillity of the natural environment in the Vassiliki forest, admire the lofty towers of Mani, the little coves, the picturesque churches, the caves, the great mountain-gorges of Viros and Ridomou, and the neighbouring villages with their narrow stone-paved streets. The tours in the surrounding area evoke strong emotions. The two organized sandy beaches with crystal-clear water attract thousands of tourists every year. You can swim at the excellent beach of Stoupa with the clear waters, by the rocks of Halikoura beach, or, you can enjoy the unique sandy beach of Kalogria, with shallow water, ideal for kids. For the sports enthusiasts, Stoupa offers plenty of water sports, such as diving, water-skiing, etc. In Stoupa you can find many hotels and rooms to rent, for a comfortable and enjoyable accommodation, as well as many taverns and restaurants that cover most culinary preferences. Stoupa, preserving the architectural tradition of Mani and the local folkways, extends an open invitation to you to enjoy the impressive scenery and admire one of the most enchanting sunsets of the Messinian Gulf.