Sparta – Kalamata via Taygetos, the most beautiful mountainous route in the Peloponnese
The most beautiful mountainous route in the Peloponnese starts from Sparta and leads to Kalamata (or vice versa), but not through the modern highway, instead following the old provincial road of Taygetos. The Pentadaktylos of the Byzantines and the Taleton of the ancient Greeks, reaching an altitude of 2,407 meters, is the twelfth highest mountain […]
What does it mean to be from Kalamata
We have written many times about Kalamata and its beauties! Now it’s time to talk about its residents and why they should be proud of their hometown! Reading the following sentences, those from Kalamata will surely agree with most, if not all! Below is a list of 26 of the countless reasons why we love […]
Kalamata
# DESTINATIONS It is the capital of the prefecture of Messinia and one of the busiest cities in the Peloponnese. It has a great harbor, great beaches, great food and is full of kind hearted people. It is only 223 kilometers from Athens, which contributes even more to its popularity. Kalamata is a city that […]
Kalamata Beach
One of the largest and most easily accessible beaches in Messinia is that of Kalamata. It is 2.5 kilometers long and you can even get there on foot from the city center. It is paved with high pebbles and gradually deepens, and it has even been awarded with a blue flag. Access to the beach […]
Mikri Mantinea Beach
About 10 kilometers away from Kalamata, the beach of small Mantineia is known for: Its crystal clear waters Its white pebble and the imposing Taygetus that dominates right behind her. Access to the beach is free, however if you prefer, you can sit on the sunbeds from the countless beach bars located along the beach […]
Kitries Beach
A wonderful beach, one of the only ones where the vegetation reaches the beach. A small coast, with pebbles, green waters and only 12 kilometers from Kalamata. Since it has easy access but also quiet taverns and cafes with a few sunbeds, the beach is ideal for families who want to enjoy their swim in […]
Bouka Beach
One of the gems of Messinia as it is awarded every year with a blue flag for the services it offers. A wonderful beach of 3.5 kilometers where it is one of the most organized in the area. With fine sand and clear blue waters, it couldn’t help but have countless beach bars, lifeguards, a […]
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 […]