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Avia

The area owes its current name to the mythical king of Messinia, Cresfondi, who renamed it, after the conquest of the Peloponnese by the Dorians, in honor of Abia, daughter of Hercules and nurturer of Hercules and Dianeira, son of Allus (or Γλήνου). Abia, persecuted by the Achaeans, had taken refuge in this place to save the baby, founding a temple in honor of her father.

Historic location

Πολύτιμα αρχαιολογικά ευρήματα στην ευρύτερη περιοχή μαρτυρούν πολιτισμική ανάπτυξη ήδη από την προμυκηναϊκή εποχή. Η αρχαία πόλη της Αβίας ήκμασε για 1400 περίπου χρόνια, από τον 11ο αιώνα π.Χ. ως τον 3ο αιώνα μ.Χ. και συχνά αποτέλεσε μήλον της έριδος μεταξύ των Μεσσηνίων και των Σπαρτιατών.
From the time of the traveler Pausanias (2nd AD) until the beginning of the 15th century, when in the place of ancient Avia we find the seat of the Venetian barony of Mantineia with the homonymous castle, every trace of the area is lost in the written sources and the only reference, about the ancient past and not its present, is found in Ptolemaic maps.

The operation of the Asclepieion in the city is known from antiquity, which was probably destroyed in some of the barbaric raids that plagued the Peloponnese in the early Byzantine (4th-6th century) period. The present church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built on its ruins in 1775.

Other monuments of Avias that have been declared historical sites are the Holy Temples of Agios Charalambos, Agios Dimitrios, Ag. Nikolaou and Evangelismou, as well as the building of the old olive mill in the mansion owned by Frangouli.

The sights of the area also include the church of Agios Georgios in a panoramic position, the gorge of Santava, the vast olive grove of the hinterland and the beautiful beaches of Archontiko, Koukkinos, Lykotropia, Paliochora, Portela, Patsouros, Poliana, Poliana.

Frequent questions

Below you will find some useful information about your stay in our apartments

How many days can we stay in your accommodation?

As many as you want! Our apartments are also available for long term rent.

What electrical appliances do the apartments have?

Our apartments are fully equipped with all electrical appliances, except the washing machine.

Are the apartments close to the sea?

Just 200 meters from the sea, you can enjoy your swim in just 2 '

How can I make a reservation?

You can make your reservation by phone at +30 27210 27210, or at Booking