Escape from your town and get to another one?
Yes! If you are going to visit the beautiful town of Kalamata, either for two or three days or even more you will never get bored in the capital of Messinia.
In the heart of the Messinian Gulf, near Taygetos mountain, the historic town of Kalamata since the Homerian period, has a lot to offer all year round, summer or winter. Hotels, rooms to rent of every type and budget,accomodation is available for a comfortable vacation!
What to see in Kalamata
The Castle, built in the 13th century by the Franks with a breathtaking view.
The church of Agioi Apostoloi, the symbol of the town, where the Greek Revolution of 1821 began.
The Railway Museum of the Municipality of Kalamata, in the southern part, the biggest Greek museum of its kind.
The Benakeion Archaeological Museum.
The Folklore Museum of Kalamata.
The Military Museum.
The Art Gallery.
Kalamata Gallery of Modern Greek
Art Popular Library of Kalamata with plenty of books, newspapers and magazines.
The Cathedral of Ypapanti.
The Monastery Kalograion.
The Cultural Centre ''Maria Kallas''.
All over the town dominate great buildings, monuments of our Cultural past, affected by the german classicism, the italian renaissance and art nouveau, especially in Aristomenous street and around it. Don't miss long walks in the historical centre and the alleys around.
In Navarinou, the seaside street of Kalamata, walking is great. Cafes, restaurants, gelaterias,bars with refreshing coctails are all over.
You don't need to go far to enjoy swimming!The pebble beach of Kalamata is there for you.
The great Voidokoilia and Foneas two of the most famous messinian beaches for the blue water and the sand are just an hour away!
If you visit the town in July don't forget to visit Kalamata International Dance Festival extending over the Dance of Center Kalamata since the organizers with different actions make the whole town dance.
Don't forget to try Kalamata olives, buy local olive oil, eat pastelia and buy silk scarves.
When you explore the town, a trip to Ancient Messini should not be avoided. The world famous ancient town, the site comprises an ancient theatre the Sanctuary of Asclepius, Arsinoi spring and an Ancient Greek Stadium.
This archaeological attraction is open on a daily basis.
Finally, a short dive in one of the fifteen lakes in Polylimnio, shouldn't be missed!
Waterfalls and small lakes in the middle of the journey from Kalamata to Pylos, as a colourfull painting, expect you to enjoy the amazing scenery.