Pyrgos Dirou (Πύργος Διρού) is a good stop on the road to southern Mani. You can find everything you need to eat and sleep there. The village is best known for its caves located a few kilometers to the north.
Several hosting solutions
Several restaurants
A supermarket
No campsite nearby
At least one bus per day to/from Areopoli and Gerolimenas, operated by KTEL Laconia
The caves of Diros