Activities
Kalamata
Capital of the notorious Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the Revolution, and the homonym Dance and Olives, Kalamata is regarded as one of the Greek gems you should definitely visit. Combining natural beauties and rich history, it offers its visitors the unique experience of living in today surrounded by the past. Exploring it is not just a day’s tour. Kalamata is full of pleasant surprises waiting to be discovered by its visitors!
The Old Town
Standing in the shadow of the Castle, the Old Town is a picturesque set of little squares, charming alleys, imposing neoclassical mansions, old churches, museums, and shops with local products waiting for you to come upon them.
The Cathedral of Ypapanti, a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture is undoubtedly a “must see”. It was built in 1839 and inaugurated in 1879 and it’s the jewel and pride of the Messinian capital.
You won’t want to miss the Archaeological Museum. Located in the historical center, its exhibits re-create the development of the Messinian culture on a diachronic level traveling you from the prehistoric era to the Byzantine period.
The Historical and Folklore Museum will allow you to discover the pre-industrial way of life in the area. Its exhibits are related to agrarian and pastoral life, rural crafts, textile art, pottery, and urban professions.
Do not hesitate to wander around the narrow alleys of the Old Town where the cobblestone streets will carry you through space and time. The scenic backdrop will make you feel as if you were on a Cycladic island and it will whisper stories of centuries of glorious history.
Quench your thirst at the numerous charming cafès surrounded by the colors of bougainvilleas and the fragrance of gardenias.
Take a stroll and experience the local culinary delights.
Visit the medieval castle and admire the magnificent view of the city.
Wrap up your excursion in a delicious “pita with souvlaki” and head down to Navarino Avenue.
Navarino Avenue
Here you can hear the heartbeat of the city, day and night.
The Navarino Avenue offers its 4 kilometers to its visitors tempting them to walk on its wide sidewalks under the palm streets, take a bike ride or dive in the crystal clear waters of its beach.
Few places in Greece and the whole world can give you the opportunity to live the unique experience of taking a swim while being in the city center.
The beach has tiny pebbles and it’s fully equipped with beach umbrellas, sunbeds or deck chairs, and coffee houses open during the summer months.
Alongside the shore, you can find lots of cafès, restaurants, a fun park for children, tavernas, bars, and clubs.
You can spend your day relaxing on the beach, getting a tan that will make your friends back home jealous, diving in the superb Messinian sea and tasting local dishes in the nearby restaurants.
At night, after a glass of wine on your guest house’s balcony, you can come back and immerse yourself in the intense nightlife at the bars and clubs of Navarino Avenue and have fun dancing till dawn.
Kalamata Marina
If nightlife means leisure and calmness, there is the perfect spot for you. Facing the majestic Mount Taygetos, the cosmopolitan Kalamata marina is the ideal place to indulge in a night’s walk. It is close to the city center and the beach and it’s definitely worth seeing. Both locals and visitors choose the marina for a relaxed saunter before embarking on the culinary journeys in the tavernas and restaurants located here. Visit it for moments of relaxation and superb pleasures of the palate while contemplating the mountain, the city lights, and the yachts gently rocking on the tranquil sea waters.Albatros ΙΙ Messinia
Named after a seabird, the “pirate-like-ship” Albatros II and its crew welcome you on board before they set sails for enchanting daily cruises in the Messinian Gulf. The Albatros II will “fly” on the calm waters taking you to places of immense beauty such as Sadova, Kitries, Kardamili, Dolphin Beach, Stoupa and even the Diros Caves and stunning destinations such as Costa Navarino, Methoni, Koroni, Peroulia Beach, Petalidi and Agios Andreas (which) will make your journey simply unforgettable. Let yourself be caressed by the hot Greek summer sun while sipping coffee on the ship’s deck and get revitalized by diving in the endless blue of the Messinian sea. Sail away with the Albatros II late in the afternoon for a 2-hour trip along the Messinian coast to savor your coffee or a refreshing cocktail, mesmerized by the breathtaking colors of the Greek sunset.
