Vatheia

Vatheia Βαθειά
View of Vatheia.
Location
Vatheia
Coordinates	36°27′N 22°24′E
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Peloponnese
Regional unit:	Laconia
Municipality:	East Mani
Municipal unit:	Oitylo
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Village
- Population:	216
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	90 m (295 ft)
Postal:	230 71
Telephone:	27330

Vatheia (Greek: Βαθειά, Greek pronunciation: [vaθˈja], also Vathia) is a little town in Laconia, Greece, on the Mani Peninsula. It is part of the municipal unit Oitylo. It is famous for its grand towers (pyrgoi). Vatheia is situated in a hilly setting, and is linked with the road linking north to Areopoli and Kalamata and south to Cape Tenaro/Matapan. The hills and mountains dominate the northern part, farmlands are within the valley areas, forests are rare and are only situated in and around the valley area. On the hilltops are abandoned homes, which are colored with earth and topaz along with its rooftops which are like fortresses and were built out of stone south of the place (plateia). Modern buildings exists in the centre. Now Vatheia is a tourist attraction in spring because of its wild flowers that cover the nearby hills and its breathtaking views.

Nearest places

The tower houses of Vatheia.

• Gerolimenas, northwest
• Lagia, northeast
• Achilleio, southeast

Historical population

Year	Population	Change
1981	60	-
1991	113	53/46.9%
2001	-	-

External links

• Map and aerial photos:
  • Street map: Street map from Mapquest, MapPoint or Google
  • Satellite images: Google - image not yet available
• Panoramic photos of Vathia and Mani

See also

• List of communities of Laconia