Paleokastro

Built by the Franks, in the 13th century, on the south side of Voidokoilia beach you will see a wonderful medieval park built with stones from the ancient settlement of Pylos and the temple of Athena Korifasia. The most important reason to visit this castle is literally the view it offers, which will take your breath away. In front stretches the Ionian Sea and behind it the large lagoon of Gialova. In the North you will see below you the round beach of Voidokoilia and in the South the Bay of Navarino and Pylos.

Koumoundourou Tower

Koumundourou Tower in Kampos of Western Mani was the home of the Bey of Mani, Captain Koumundourou or Koumoundourou. Alexandros Koumoundouros (1815-1883), who is considered one of the most important politicians of modern Greece, was also born in the now ruined two-story Pyrgos Koumoundouros. Alexandros Koumoundouros, was prime minister of Greece ten times for a total period of almost 7.5 years. His bust is at the entrance of the Koumoundouros Tower in Kampos. Near the Koumoundourou Tower is the Mycenaean vaulted tomb of the Homeric Mahaonos, a famous physician of antiquity, who was the son of Asclepius.

Military Museum of Kalamata

Υπό την εποπτεία του Γενικού Επιτελείου Στρατού στο Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο της Καλαμάτας παρουσιάζεται η νεότερη ελληνική ιστορία από την Επανάσταση του 1821 ως τις μέρες μας, μέσα από κείμενα, φωτογραφικό και οπτικοακουστικό υλικό του στρατού. Με την είσοδο να είναι ελεύθερη, όλοι έχουν την ευκαιρία να δουν τα υπέροχα εκθέματα του μουσείου. Στον προαύλιο χώρο του, θα δείτε ένα άρμα M48-A5, ένα τεθωρακισμένο όχημα Μ8, πυροβόλα όπλα κι ένα αεροσκάφος F-5 ενώ στο εσωτερικό του θα μπορέσετε να δείτε τις  στολές και πολεμικό και υλικό που υπάρχει από τον Αγώνα του 1821. Ενώ στην συνέχεια μπορείτε να δείτε και τα εκθέματα από τον Μακεδονικό Αγώνα, και από τους Βαλκανικούς Πολέμους. Επίσης, ένα μεγάλο τμήμα της έκθεσης είναι αφιερωμένο στη Μικρασιατική Καταστροφή. Ακολουθούν αφιερώματα στον Α’ και Β’ Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο. Στην ειδικά διασκευασμένη αίθουσα «Ήχος και Φως», γίνεται προβολή ταινίας με την ιστορική διαδρομή του 9ου Συντάγματος Πεζικού, ενώ ξεχωριστό κομμάτι αποτελεί το βιβλίο των Μεσσήνιων νεκρών, που έπεσαν κατά τους αγώνες από το 1897 ως το 1974. Telephone (+30) 27210 21219 Ticket Prices Free entrance Opening Hours Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-14:00 Wednesday 18:00-20:00 Sunday 11:00-14:00. Closed on Monday.

“Victoria G. Karelia” collection of Greek costumes

The collection of Greek clothing “Victoria G. Karelia” was created by the founding member and for many years the President of the Lyceum of Greek Girls of Kalamata, V. Karelia, initially as a personal collection. It is a 50-year collection effort, which was granted to the L.E.K. in order to be integrated into an established organization for the protection and promotion of the Greek tradition. The collection includes complete clothing sets, women’s and men’s, from all regions of Greece as well as jewelry. The exhibits are displayed on 3 floors, the ground floor, the first and the second floor where visitors can see local costumes with seguni, costumes of nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples and fustani-tsukna. Telephones (+30) 27210 86923 (+30) 27210 86927 Ticket Prices General Admission: €5 Groups, People under 12 and over 65: €3 Schools: €2 Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Closed on Monday

Underwater park of Methoni

The view from the bay of Methoni is enchanting, but what lies beneath is even more impressive. At a depth of 3.5-5.5 meters and over 100 acres there are the remains of a prehistoric settlement 4000 years old. These stones, like floor plans of houses on the bottom, are all that remained of the Homeric Pedasus when an extremely powerful earthquake submerged an entire city and kept it intact under water! And the magic doesn’t stop there. At a depth of 7-8 meters, there are several pieces of broken granite columns, but also an intact column. While in the 2nd AD century, a Roman galley that set off from the shores of Troy, sank in the Methoni Strait and its cargo, i.e. four sarcophagi with relief decoration, are still present at the bottom of the bay. Undoubtedly, it is a visit you should not miss.

Messini

# DESTINATIONS On the west side of the Pamisos river, at the bottom of the Messinian plain, you will find the wonderful town of Messini. An area of particular interest to visitors as it has seen a particular recovery in tourism in recent years. Messini, in addition to the wonderful green areas it offers, also has one of the most beautiful and crowded beaches of Messinia, Bouka beach, which is awarded with a Blue Flag. It is located just ten kilometers from Kalamata and very close to Kalamata State Airport, which makes it an easy destination for everyone! Beaches in the area Buka Beach Beach of Velika Beach of Analipisis Wastern Kalamata Beach Where are we going to eat? Around the central square you will find several restaurants, steakhouses, for souvlaki, pizza even the famous Gournopoula! Beaches in the area Analipsis Beach It is the ideal choice for those who love windsurfing!… Beach of Velika Just 20 kilometers from Kalamata, Velikas beach is considered one… Bouka Beach One of the gems of Messinia as it is awarded… Western Kalamata Beach Between the estuaries of Nedon River and Pamissos River, literally…

Western Kalamata Beach

Between the estuaries of Nedon River and Pamissos River, literally a breath away from Kalamata, you will find a wonderful mesopotamia, the beach of West Kalamata. A beautiful, organized coast where most of it is covered by sand, it is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy a calm swim in wonderful waters away from the crowds of the area.

Avramiou Beach

Avramiou beach is a very beautiful quiet beach, which belongs to the municipality of Messini. It has clear blue waters and wonderful golden sand. It offers plenty of space to freely enjoy your bath, while a little further on there is also the beach bar Velika, where you can get everything you need! It is located between the beach of Velika and the beach of Analipsi.

“Rock Pool” Beach

Between Trachila and Agios Nikolaos you will encounter a wild beauty. “Rock Pool” Beach, which is exactly what its name suggests. It is unorganized, with difficult access and basically between the huge and imposing rocks a natural pool has been created with wonderful blue-green waters where it is like taking a bath in a normal pool! If you want to visit it, you should have bought the essentials in advance as the beach does not have a bar.

Elaia Beach

Elaia is the northernmost beach of Messinia and is only 10 km from Kyparissia. One of the elements that makes it unique is that the river Neda flows into it. Its waters are crystal blue and crystal clear, while every year it hosts the eggs of loggerhead sea turtles. If you’re lucky and a morning type, you might see them swimming in the shallows! The entire area is included in the protected areas program of Triphylia. The pine forest behind the beach is one of the largest in Greece and makes the landscape seem exotic. If you want, you can enjoy your bath freely or get what you need from the beach bar on the beach!