In cove west of the Laconian Gulf, just 43 km south of Sparta lies Gytheio a mainland state with insularity, the seat of the municipality.

Traditional village with two storey and three-storey neoclassical buildings and many restaurants, amphitheater at the foot of the mountain coumaric (Larissa at archiaotita) is the center of an organized tourist region that combines alternative forms of tourism with the pleasures of the sea.

The beaches amouderes Selinitsa and Montenegro, where fluttering blue flags are ideal for windsurfing and other water sports. In some beaches, Githeio come to nest turtles Caretta - Caretta.

In the wider region will find hotels, Githeio hostels Gythion and will enjoy their stay in Gythio combined with food and entertainment at local restaurants and bars Gythion.