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 is built on a mountain around 400 metres 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
Drosopigi
Coordinates: 36°40.3′N 22°27.7′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Laconia
Municipality	East Mani
Municipal unit	Gytheio
Community [1]
• Population	57 (2011)
Time zone	UTC+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 seems 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

Year	Population
1981	104
1991	102
2001	80
2011	57

See also

• List of settlements in Laconia

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.