Kalamaki Beach
With its characteristic rusty boat, the southernmost beach of Messinia is simply enchanting. Unorganized, with rich natural beauty, deep blue waters, natural shade from the trees and a wonderful sandy beach but also pebbles in various places, Kalamaki beach is truly impressive. Stock up on what you’re going to need in advance as, as we mentioned above, there is no beach bar on the beach.
Peroulia Beach
About 1.5 kilometers of golden sand, gorgeous waters, dense vegetation and just 8 kilometers from Koroni, Peroulia Beach is definitely a beach you don’t want to miss. You can even reach the beach by… elevator! A large part of it is organized, its waters are shallow and it almost never has a wave. So, if you want to enjoy a quiet swim in crystal clear waters, Peroulia beach is the ideal choice.
Beach of Agios Andreas
Close to 40 kilometers from Kalamata, the beach of Agios Andreas is fully organized, with a beach bar, sunbeds, umbrellas. At the same time, its wonderful waters deepen smoothly and it is covered with sand and pebbles, which makes it an ideal choice for families with children.
Chomati Peroulia Beach
With access from the village of Vounaria but also walking along the beach from Peroulia, you will find the exotic beach of Chomati Peroulia. The beach is organized and it would be good to go early, because you won’t find even a single sunbed.
Gargarou Beach
Very close to the village of Harokopio, you will find Gargarou. A very small, pebbly beach, with crystal clear waters that deepen smoothly and great views. It is not organized so it would be good to get the necessary things in advance.
Marathi Beach
Between Finikounda and Koroni, you will come across a small, beautiful almost tropical beach hidden in a bay. It has an incredible sandy beach and enchanting waters. However, access from land is very difficult, which makes it an ideal choice for those with a boat. Stock up on what you need in advance, as there is no organized canteen or beach bar on this wonderful beach.
Agia Triada Beach
Or Lachanou, it is a wonderful beach 3.5 kilometers from Koroni. It got its name from the small church that is on the beach. Its waters are crystal clear and it has powdery sand. However, it is relatively difficult to access, as it is only possible via a path and there is no beach bar, so it is good to get the necessary things in advance. It is an ideal choice for those who don’t want crowds.
Andromonaster
In the settlement of Petralona, amidst a wonderful natural landscape, Andromonastir dominates. A monastery with wonderful architecture, which was founded in the late 12th or early 13th century and contributed significantly to the revolution of 1821 as it possessed a large property. Unfortunately, it was damaged by Ibrahim’s raids, but inside the temple there are preserved frescoes from the 13th and 17th centuries, as well as parts of the Byzantine sculptured iconostasis and marble floor tiles. Before your visit and for any question regarding the opening hours, please contact: +30 27240 51201 (Arch. Site & Museum of Ancient Messina) Telephone 27240 51201 (Arch. Site & Museum of Ancient Messina) Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 14:30 Weekend and Public Holidays: 08:30 – 16:00 Tuesday: CLOSED
Palace of Nestor
Just 14 kilometers from Pylos, in the village of Chora you will find the most well-preserved Mycenaean palace! The palace was built in the 13th century BC. from King Nestor himself, the son of Niles. According to the Homeric epics, Nestor led Pylos to the Trojan War with 90 ships and is presented by Homer as a wise old man, whose opinion the Achaeans always respected. *Extra info: Nestor’s Palace was so famous from the past that the first searches for its location were already started in 1888 by Heinrich Schliemann, who, however, failed to locate it. In 1939, however, Konstantinos Kourouniotis, not only did intensive excavations to locate it, he did not stop until he succeeded. From the excavations of Constantine, more than a thousand tablets from the archive of Nestor’s palace came to light, with texts in Linear B, which were deciphered in 1952 by Michael Ventris, an architect, and John Chadwick, a linguist. Telephones 2763031437 (Original site) 2721063100 (EFA Messinia) Ticket Prices Whole: €6 Reduced: €3 Single Ticket: €15 – Duration 3 days, and valid for: Nestor’s Palace, Archaeological Museum of Messinia, Archaeological Museum of Chora, Kalamata Castle, Methoni Castle, Pylos Castle (Niokastro), Troupakidon – Mourtzinon Fortress Complex. Opening Hours Daily: 08:00 – 20:00 Tuesday: CLOSED
Archaeological Museum of Messinia
In the heart of the historical center of Kalamata, dominates one of the gems of all of Messinia, the Archaeological Museum of Messinia which is truly an unforgettable experience for lovers of history and Antiquity. Visitors, essentially to cross the museum and watch its exhibits, follow a central “artery”, reminiscent of the flow of the Pamisos River that runs through a large part of Messinia. Following the old geographical division of the prefecture into four provinces, Kalamata, Messini, Pylia and Trifylia, the exhibition is developed in corresponding large geographical units, within which the most important archaeological sites with representative findings from excavations and research are included. For a more comprehensive historical understanding, ten thematic sections are marked with visual material, based on the space in which various important events took place. The ten thematic sections are as follows: “The Villeardouins and Messinia” “Mani and the Despotate of Moreos” “Thuria a quaint town” “Outside Mani, on the Messinia-Lakonia border” “Holy Nicon the Repentant and Messinia” “The capital of the independent Messinian state in the foothills of Ithomi” “The Venetian Gate (1206-1500)” “A Mycenaean center in the Messinian Gulf” “Nestor’s Palace Territory” “The Mycenaeans of Triphylia” The archaeological museum of Messinia is definitely something you should not miss during your visit to Kalamata. Telephones +30 2721083485 +30 2721063100 (EFA Messinia) Ticket Prices Whole: €4 Reduced: €2 Single Ticket: €15 – Duration 3 days, and valid for: Nestor’s Palace, Archaeological Museum of Messinia, Archaeological Museum of Chora, Kalamata Castle, Methoni Castle, Pylos Castle (Niokastro), Troupakidon – Mourtzinon Fortress Complex. Opening Hours Daily: 08:00 – 20:00 Tuesday: 12:30 – 20:00