MESSINIA REGION

destination profile.

Archeological sites: Ancient Messene, Temple of Epicurus Apollo (UNESCO site), Palace of King Nestor
Medieval Castles: Koroni, Methoni, Pylos, Kalamata, Kyparissia, Paliokastro
Museums: Kalamata, Pylos, Chora
2 bays & marinas: The Pylos Bay & the Kalamata Bay. 12 months conditions for yachting & sailing
Kalamata International Airport in less than 1 hour to all accommodation
Good weather
Many rocky small islets for boat excursions close by the coast
Wild life & birdwatching at Gialova / Divari lagoon
Caretta caretta sea turtles, protected areas at beaches across Messinia coastline
Taygetos mountain (2,407 meters) close by Kalamata
Water falls: Polylimnio, Kalamaris
Beaches: Voidokilia, Romanos, Lagouvardos, Mati, Stomio, Kalo nero, Methoni, Finikounta, Koroni, Chrani, Agios Nikolaos, Buca, Analispi, Kalamata, Mantinia, Stoupa, Kardamili…….
Costa Navarino Golf resort with 2 premium golf courses (18 holes)
Gastronomy based in quality & local produced olive oil & wine
Entertainment & culture events
The Kalamata Dance Festival on the middle of July
Non busy & value for money at Spring and Autumn
Winter sun destination