Kelefa (Greek: Κελεφά) is a castle and village in Mani, Laconia, Greece.

They sent messengers to Venice so the Doge could send a fleet to help them capture the castle.

The Venetians were currently at war with the Ottomans so they agreed and sent a fleet under Francesco Morosini.

As soon the fleets bearing the Lion of Saint Mark the Ottoman garrison surrendered.

A year later the Ottomans returned with a strong force and laid siege to the castle but were driven back.