# Cape Tainaron

> The southernmost tip of mainland Greece, with a lighthouse and a chapel built partly from the stones of an ancient temple of Poseidon.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-cape-tainaron/

The southernmost tip of mainland Greece, with a lighthouse and a chapel built partly from the stones of an ancient temple of Poseidon. The easy walk from Porto Sternes takes about 50 minutes with no shade, so go early and carry plenty of water.

- **Nearest town:** Mani, Greece
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** 36.3861, 22.4829
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Peloponnese south: Monemvasia, Sparta, Mystras and the Mani](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-mani-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Vathia Tower Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-vathia/) – 9 km
- [Diros Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/diros-caves/) – 30 km
- [Simos Beach, Elafonisos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-elafonisos-simos/) – 42 km
- [Gythio and Mavrovouni Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-gythio-mavrovouni/) – 42 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Tainaron?

Cape Tainaron is in Mani, Greece, at GPS 36.3861, 22.4829. It is about 32 km from Areopoli.

### Which road trips pass Cape Tainaron?

Cape Tainaron is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peloponnese south: Monemvasia, Sparta, Mystras and the Mani.

### What is there to see near Cape Tainaron?

Places worth a stop nearby: Vathia Tower Village (9 km), Diros Caves (30 km), Simos Beach, Elafonisos (42 km) and Gythio and Mavrovouni Beach (42 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Tainaron?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)