Guidebook for Agios Andreas
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, lively city with a lot of restaurants, coffeeshops, great beaches and nightlife.
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Kalamata Marina
PosidonosGreat, lively city with a lot of restaurants, coffeeshops, great beaches and nightlife.
Arts & Culture
One of the most important archaeological sites in Peloponnese
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Iziko lezokuhlalahlana ze-Archaeological ze-Olympia
One of the most important archaeological sites in Peloponnese
The famous ancient theater is ecstatic and open during summer period.
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Epidavros
The famous ancient theater is ecstatic and open during summer period.
The remains of this vast ancient city are as extensive as those of Olympia and Epidavros, yet Ancient Messini receives only a fraction of their visitors. Picturesquely situated on a hillside below the village of Mavromati and still undergoing excavation, the site comprises a large theatre, an agora (marketplace), a sizeable Sanctuary of Asclepius and one of the most impressive Ancient Greek stadiums. Entry includes the small museum at the site turn-off; don't miss the impressive Arcadian Gate 800m beyond, either.
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Isifunda Esikhulu SaseMessini
The remains of this vast ancient city are as extensive as those of Olympia and Epidavros, yet Ancient Messini receives only a fraction of their visitors. Picturesquely situated on a hillside below the village of Mavromati and still undergoing excavation, the site comprises a large theatre, an agora (marketplace), a sizeable Sanctuary of Asclepius and one of the most impressive Ancient Greek stadiums. Entry includes the small museum at the site turn-off; don't miss the impressive Arcadian Gate 800m beyond, either.
The Temple of Apollo Epikourios—a World Heritage Site since 1986—is one of the most important temples of Antiquity and sits in the mountainous region of Andritsaina and Figalia (Bassae).
It is famous for the well-preserved mid- to late-5th century BC Temple of Apollo Epicurius. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Temple of Apollo Epikourios
The Temple of Apollo Epikourios—a World Heritage Site since 1986—is one of the most important temples of Antiquity and sits in the mountainous region of Andritsaina and Figalia (Bassae).
It is famous for the well-preserved mid- to late-5th century BC Temple of Apollo Epicurius. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Parks & Nature
Please learn more about sea turtle Caretta caretta nesting season
One of the voted best beaches in Greece. An excellent place to swim & relax.
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Voidokilia Beach
One of the voted best beaches in Greece. An excellent place to swim & relax.
Methoni
Great beach & fish restaurants. Methoni's castle is a must to visit
This perfect sandy crescent with clear waters is presumed to be Homer’s ‘sandy Pylos’, where Telemachus was warmly welcomed when he came to ask wise old King Nestor the whereabouts of his long-lost father, Odysseus, King of Ithaca.
Follow the signs to Paleokastro and walk the lagoon-side track labelled 'Nestor's Cave' from the Paleokastro car park (20 minutes) or approach by road from the village of Petrohori, 6km north of Gialova off the road to Chora.
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Voidokilia Beach
This perfect sandy crescent with clear waters is presumed to be Homer’s ‘sandy Pylos’, where Telemachus was warmly welcomed when he came to ask wise old King Nestor the whereabouts of his long-lost father, Odysseus, King of Ithaca.
Follow the signs to Paleokastro and walk the lagoon-side track labelled 'Nestor's Cave' from the Paleokastro car park (20 minutes) or approach by road from the village of Petrohori, 6km north of Gialova off the road to Chora.
A beautiful mountain range great for hiking: the top of this mountain provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and coast. The climb from the refuge to the Profitis Ilias peak (2,407 meters - about 7,900 feet) takes about two and a half hours on a marked path.
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Taygetos Mountain Peak, Prophet Elias
A beautiful mountain range great for hiking: the top of this mountain provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and coast. The climb from the refuge to the Profitis Ilias peak (2,407 meters - about 7,900 feet) takes about two and a half hours on a marked path.
Neda River crosses an impressive 32 km long gorge with forests, narrow passages, and numerous points with waterfalls where small natural lakes with crystal clear water are formed.
According to Greek mythology, Neda was a nymph, a water goddess and Zeus’s nourishment. The gorge of river Neda is a natural wonder of the Messinian countryside with a constantly varying landscape, lush and turquoise waters and majestic cliffs. An ideal setting for a wonderful outdoor experience! Endlessly flowing waterfalls create crystal clear ponds that lead into the main river and continue rapidly their course to the sea.
Neda
Neda River crosses an impressive 32 km long gorge with forests, narrow passages, and numerous points with waterfalls where small natural lakes with crystal clear water are formed.
According to Greek mythology, Neda was a nymph, a water goddess and Zeus’s nourishment. The gorge of river Neda is a natural wonder of the Messinian countryside with a constantly varying landscape, lush and turquoise waters and majestic cliffs. An ideal setting for a wonderful outdoor experience! Endlessly flowing waterfalls create crystal clear ponds that lead into the main river and continue rapidly their course to the sea.
This short 1-mile (1.6 km) trail leads to the iconic lighthouse at Cape Tenaro, also known as Cape Matapan, the second most southern point in mainland Europe (after Cape Tarifa in Spain) and the southernmost place on the Greek mainland.
The trail starts from the parking at the end of the paved road with the archaeologically interesting ruins of the Death Oracle of Poseidon Tainarios, God of the sea, not just for sailors.
There are many faint traces of ancient houses and port fortifications cut into the rocks along the way. Today, the only other inhabitants, particularly in winter, are a few cows.
I-Lighthouse Tenaro
This short 1-mile (1.6 km) trail leads to the iconic lighthouse at Cape Tenaro, also known as Cape Matapan, the second most southern point in mainland Europe (after Cape Tarifa in Spain) and the southernmost place on the Greek mainland.
The trail starts from the parking at the end of the paved road with the archaeologically interesting ruins of the Death Oracle of Poseidon Tainarios, God of the sea, not just for sailors.
There are many faint traces of ancient houses and port fortifications cut into the rocks along the way. Today, the only other inhabitants, particularly in winter, are a few cows.
These extraordinary flooded caves, inhabited since Neolithic times, lie 11km south of Areopoli and are signposted near the village of Pyrgos Dirou.
The Diros Caves are well known in Greek mythology as an entrance to the underworld. In fact, Hercules is said to have used the caves on one of his many adventurous challenges.
Highly recommend Cave Tour!
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Izikweletu ze-Diros
These extraordinary flooded caves, inhabited since Neolithic times, lie 11km south of Areopoli and are signposted near the village of Pyrgos Dirou.
The Diros Caves are well known in Greek mythology as an entrance to the underworld. In fact, Hercules is said to have used the caves on one of his many adventurous challenges.
Highly recommend Cave Tour!
Shopping
Graphic village to do your shopping (groceries) with traditional restaurants and coffee shops
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Agios Andreas
Graphic village to do your shopping (groceries) with traditional restaurants and coffee shops
Sightseeing
Koroni
Great location for food and sightseeing (Koroni castle)
If you are interested to explore the wide area of Messenia, Mani is an interesting place to visit with he traditional castle-houses, wonderful beaches and mediterranean food.
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Mani Peninsula
If you are interested to explore the wide area of Messenia, Mani is an interesting place to visit with he traditional castle-houses, wonderful beaches and mediterranean food.
Lively & interesting village with great restaurant and a beatifull beach.
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Foinikounta
Lively & interesting village with great restaurant and a beatifull beach.
Venetian castle in Koroni and famous castle on the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese was the 7th AD century and was rebuilt and expanded by the Venetians in the 13th century. Over the next centuries the city flourished, but was constantly the apple of discord between Venetians and Turks.
The fortress of Koroni is the only one which is still inhabited in recent days.
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Koroni's Castle
Venetian castle in Koroni and famous castle on the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese was the 7th AD century and was rebuilt and expanded by the Venetians in the 13th century. Over the next centuries the city flourished, but was constantly the apple of discord between Venetians and Turks.
The fortress of Koroni is the only one which is still inhabited in recent days.
Built by the Venetians in the early 13th century on a rocky promontory, the castle is among the largest ones in the Mediterranean.
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Methoni Castle
Built by the Venetians in the early 13th century on a rocky promontory, the castle is among the largest ones in the Mediterranean.
The islets located to the south and west of the coast of Messinia in Greece are not well known to the public, but they hide their own surprises, with Sapienza being the most typical example among them.
Sapienza is located on a maritime route which, since ancient times, was of great commercial and strategic interest, as it connected Italy with the Middle East. At the same time, however, it was also a difficult area, full of strong sea currents, strong winds and difficult rocks. As a result, several shipwrecks occurred on the coasts and off the island, some of which are considered important from an archaeological point of view.
The exceptional findings found in them make the Methoni marine area one of the most important underwater archaeological sites.
Sapientza
The islets located to the south and west of the coast of Messinia in Greece are not well known to the public, but they hide their own surprises, with Sapienza being the most typical example among them.
Sapienza is located on a maritime route which, since ancient times, was of great commercial and strategic interest, as it connected Italy with the Middle East. At the same time, however, it was also a difficult area, full of strong sea currents, strong winds and difficult rocks. As a result, several shipwrecks occurred on the coasts and off the island, some of which are considered important from an archaeological point of view.
The exceptional findings found in them make the Methoni marine area one of the most important underwater archaeological sites.
Food Scene
Great beaches & coffee shops. You can enjoy coffee/drinks or food near the beach
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Petalidi
22 Epar.Od. Rizomilou-KoronisGreat beaches & coffee shops. You can enjoy coffee/drinks or food near the beach
Getting Around
Can provide you a car from Kalamata airport
Tel: +30 27210 69547
Hertz Rent a Car, Ενοικιάσεις αυτοκινήτων στην Καλαμάτα
Can provide you a car from Kalamata airport
Tel: +30 27210 69547
Avis Car Hire Kalamata
107 AristomenousCan provide you a car from Kalamata airport
Tel: +30 2721020352