The tower was first built in the early 19th century and it is a classic sample of the traditional defensive architecture of Mani. The tower was fully renovated in 2019 with great care preserving its architectural elements and history. It offers all the modern facilities respecting the region’s rough and unpretentious way of life. Its unique location on a small hill outside the settlement ensures unique privacy, tranquility and quietness. The sea view from all its terraces and suites is spectacular. It is ideal for reading and writing, relaxing, sleeping, day-dreeming, sun-bathing being immersed in nature and away from commercial touristic areas. From references it appears that was first build at about 1825 and then after about 40 years a maintenance took place. The thick stone walls (about a meter wide) provide heat and thermal insulation without the need of air conditioning. THE SUITES It is a three-story tower with two adjacent buildings. The reconstruction has created three separate and completely autonomous apartments.

Soloterra Tower is located just above the seaside village of Kokkala in East Mani-Laconia. At a distance of 1000 meters from the sea, it stands on a hill enjoying the panoramic views of the bay of Kokkala, a small village in Mani, with 250 inhabitants. There are at least 3 beaches within walking distance of the tower (approx. 10-20 minutes by foot and 5 minutes by car). Most beaches in the area are characterized by beautiful white pebbles, thus enhancing the sea with a bright turquoise color. The harsh but unique landscape is softened by the exceptional waters surrounding the bays, the traditional settlements spread all around the whole region, as well as picturesque villages that are destination- stations in a thorough tour of Southeastern Mani. The landscape has an outstanding aesthetic value, acknowledged for its uniqueness, worldwide.