Land Plot for Sale

Pyrgos is located next to a road that connects the coastal and the most mountainous villages of Mani. In a position that serves as a natural observatory of the whole region, it is known for its unique view of the Messinian Gulf. It considers to be one of the oldest villages of the area, it was the first one in which a tower was built, because of which it got its name. If you visit it, apart from the breathtaking view, walk along its cobbled streets and admire the picturesque stone houses with their inner courtyards. The Lefktro Tower of the Messinian Mani is built in this area where Lefktra was during the time of Pausanias, on a hill with a panoramic view at an altitude of 360 meters. It is located 5 kilometres from the waters edge of the Messinian Gulf on the road leading from the coastal village of Stoupa to the various villages built on this slope of Taygetos. On the uphill route, leaving behind Stoupa, the first village we meet is Neochori and then Pyrgos. There are two entrances from the village to the public road. Due to its location it is a natural lookout and this is the purpose it served during the years of the Turkish occupation. It is an old village with wonderful houses and inner courtyards. From the western square "Paliopyrga" one can enjoy the eastern coast of the Messinian Gulf and the seaside villages of Agios Dimitrios, Agios Nikolaos, Stoupa, Kalogria Lefktro. From the other sides the village overlooks Kotroni, Pigi, Platsa, Riglia, Eliaochorio, Platsa. The history of Pyrgos, from the evidence available, begins in about 1565 AD. At this time the first family with the name Manolitsi or Manos arrived in the area of Skafidi. One of the first works of the family was the construction of the chapel of St. Dimitris, which is still preserved today after being restored. The area of the village belonged to Milia (the oldest village in the area). In Pyrgos there is a printing house of organic products as it is famous for its excellent quality olive oil, olives, capers or garlic in the oil etc. One kilometer northwest of this traditional and historic village, there is an area called Agios Vasilios from the homonymous church nearby. There a plot of land of 6.500 square meters is for sale. It is outside the city plan and builds 1200 sqm for commercial use/hotel unit or 240sqm for residential use. It has 44 m. frontage on the main road Pyrgos - Kastania, while it has unobstructed and wonderful views to the sea. Right next to electricity and water supply. It is 60 km from Kalamata airport, just one kilometer from the village of Pyrgos and 6 minutes drive from Neochori of West Mani. It is fenced with a stone wall and has productive olive trees.