Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece
Warm, sunny weather from April through November makes it a great long-season destination
Peloponnese
Explore iconic historical sites including Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Messene, Apollo Temple, and medieval castles.
Enjoy sandy beaches, sightseeing and sports; explore unique villages and alluring castles amidst stunning natural beauty, mountains, forests and rivers.
Perfect conditions for sailing holidays with numerous nearby islets ideal for coastal boat excursions. Islands like Zakynthos, Kythira, Spetses and Hydra.
Messinia
Southwestern part of the Peloponnese region, in Greece, with population of 160.000 people. Typical Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfalls are typical between December and March.
Pylos
The calm of today belies a troubled past in a city synonymous with the Battle of Navarino. Now it rests peacefully, built in the shape of an amphitheatre below Neokastro, reminiscent of an island hamlet.
Gialova
The beautiful village is about six kilometres north of Pylos. The beach part of the village consists of two short streets, one fronting the Bay and the other at right angles to it, leading to the main Pylos-Kiparissia road.
Methoni
The seaside new town of Methoni, famed for its low stone homes, one beside the other, with their lovely patios and fragrant flowers, will charm you and invite you to enjoy its beaches, cafes and restaurants.
Kalamata
Between the peaks of Mt Taygetos and the Gulf of Messinia. Walking barefoot in the sand will give you plenty of time to appreciate Kalamata’s seemingly endless beach, stretching 5km from Verga to the port of Kalamata.
Marаthopоli
A small fishing villаge οn thе west coast оf Pelоpοnnesе, сlose tо Navarinο bаy. The placе is known fоr its fish tаvernas wherе yοu сan eаt fresh fish and sеa foоd. Therе is no beach inside thе villаge but you can visit Prоti island which is just in frοnt of Mаrathоpοli.
Messini
This town west of Kalamata has the advantage of being a stone’s throw from the longest beach on the Gulf of Messini. Besides that, it boasts an old clock tower, ringed with dozens of restaurants, grill houses, cafes and attractive shops.
Access Messinia
The airport of Kalamata has several international flights from main European cities from February to November. There are about three weekly flights to Athens. The airport of Kalamata is located 10.5km west of the Kalamata city. The airport is also connected to Thessaloniki twice a week.
Several KTEL coaches connect Kalamata to Athens (3 hours), and other cities in the Peloponnese. Patra is the main port to arrive at Peloponnese by ferry boat from Italy and from the Ionian islands.
Beaches and Ancient Sites
Famous beaches, historic castles, archaeological attractions, an important wetland and princely hospitality.
Voidokilia Beach
Voidokilia is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, but also in Europe. It is located next to the Lagoon of Yalova, 10 kilometers from Pylos.
Romanos Beach
Romanos beach is located near the homonymous village of Messinia, is large with fine sand. It is organized at many parts. It is under the protection of NATURA.
Divari & Lagoon
Divari beach, next to Gialova lagoon, an incredibly beautiful nature reserve in the Peloponnese, home to 250 species of rare birds
Neokastro, Pylos
This is possibly one of the best-preserved fortresses in Greece and looking around it is an indescribable experience.
Methoni Castle
Founded by the Venetians in the 13th century As soon as you set foot on the stone bridge with its 14 arches, flirting with the swell, you’ll be impressed by the castle and its imposing gate.
Ancient Messene
Just 30km north of Kalamata, the city of Messene, founded in the 4th century BC, is becoming one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Greece.
