Kalamata
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Discover the history of Kalamata
Located in southern Peloponnese, Kalamata enjoys abundant sunshine that highlights its long sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, perfect for swimming and water sports like windsurfing. The coastline features beach bars and secluded coves for relaxation, while the Taygetus Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop accessible for hiking. The old town, with its neoclassical buildings and lively promenade, completes the seaside experience. The Archaeological Museum traces the history of Messenia, and local tavernas serve fresh fish and renowned olives, the region's flagship product.
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Discover the best attractions in Kalamata and its surroundings
Voidokilia Beach
Voidokilia Beach is a crescent-shaped sandy beach in southwestern Greece, famous for its pristine waters and natural lagoon, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Mani Peninsula
Between the sea and the Taygetos ridge, the Mani is a dry peninsula of stone villages bristling with family tower houses of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, and dotted with small Byzantine chapels. At Diros, the caves are toured by boat along an underground river.
Polylimnio Waterfalls
Forty kilometres from Kalamata, above the village of Charavgi, a path drops into a wooded gorge past a chain of falls and pools, the largest known as Kadi lake. The rock underfoot stays wet and slippery, so closed shoes are needed.
Stoupa beach
Stoupa Beach is a sandy Peloponnesian coastline known for its clear turquoise waters and sheltered cove, ideal for swimming and sunbathing year-round.
Kalamata Beach
At the head of the Messenian Gulf, Kalamata's town beach runs for several kilometres of fine shingle mixed with sand, below Navarinou avenue. Sunbeds, tavernas and watersports clubs follow one another all the way to the marina.
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