Drosopigi, Laconia

Drosopigi (Greek: Δροσοπηγή) or "Tserova" (Greek: Τσεροβά) is a small village in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Gytheio. Drosopigi lies on a mountain around 400 m (1,300 ft) above sea level. Drosopigi has historic towers and because of its stoned houses, it has been declared as a traditional settlement.

Drosopigi
Δροσοπηγή
The church of Agios Nikolaos
The church of Agios Nikolaos
Drosopigi is located in Greece
Drosopigi
Drosopigi
Coordinates: 36°40.3′N 22°27.7′E / 36.6717°N 22.4617°E / 36.6717; 22.4617
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitLaconia
MunicipalityEast Mani
Municipal unitGytheio
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community66
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
View of Mani Peninsula.

During World War II the Germans who were based at Gytheio bombarded the town with cannon fire.

Now Drosopigi has a population of around 50 people, based on the most recent demographic. In the summer, people move from cities around Greece to Drosopigi to vacate, spreading life to the village, but off-season Drosopigi is relatively empty.

Less than 8km of Drosopigi one of the nicest beaches of Laconia, Skoutari. Two guest houses and one traditional tavern operate in the village and the closest center for shopping, entertainment and night-life is Areopoli. The route Aeropoli - Drosopigi is served by bus three times a week.

Historical population

YearPopulation
1981104
1991102
200180
201157
202166

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