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INFORMATION about MESSINIA |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The prefecture of Messinia is a magnificent landscape that pulses with natural beauties, attracting visitors from all over the world to spend their vacations. At the same time, the archaeological sites that embellish the superb scenery shall definitely amaze you, rendering your holidays an unforgettable experience. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Messinia is ocated at the southwestern part of Peloponnese and it borders with the prefecture of Laconia on the east and the prefectures of Arcadia and Elia on the north. |
| | | POPULATION: |
| 167000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Kalamata |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| Verdant fertile valleys, infinite sandy coasts and imposing mountains compose the multilateral morphology of the prefecture of Messinia. |
| SEASONS: |
| Due to the fact that this prefecture combines the element of sea and the element of the mountain, Messinia is an ideal resort for both your summer and winter vacations. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The castle, the old city, the monastery of the nuns, the neoclassical buildings, the Karelia tobacco factory, the ruins of the archaic sanctuary of Possidon, the monument of the fighters of 1821, the monastery of Dimiova and the churches at Kalamata.
The relics of the sanctuary of Apollo of Korithos at Agios andreas.
The church of Agios Antonios at Alagonia.
The ruins of the medieval castle and the male monastery at Androussa.
The ruins of the fortress, the statue of Mavromichalis, the open theatre and the tower of Kapetanakides at Verga.
The church of Prophet Elias at Gargaliani.
The spa and the ancient town of Thouria at Thouria.
The ruins of the medieval castle, the graves of the Dioscuri, the monastery of Faneromeni, the castle of Zarnata and the female monastery of Panagia Androubevitsa at Kardamyli.
The fortress, the female monastery of Agios Ioannis, the church of Panagia Eleistra and the monastery of Hrissokellaria at Koroni.
The ancient town and the monastery of Katsimikana at Kyparissia.
The ancient town of Messini and Dorio at Mavromati.
The castle, the war monument, the foprtified islet Bourtzi at Methoni.
The bridge Mavrozoumena, the imposing clock and the churches of Meligalas.
The byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, the municipal mansion and the square with the clock at Messini.
The ancient town of Koroni, the byzantine churches and the ruins of the Venetian castle at Petalidi.
The ancient Pylos, the relics of the Turkish mains, the square with the monument of the three admirals and the church of Panagia Sgrapa at Pylos.
The ruins of the Frank castle and the mine of Pestova at Stoupa.
The ancient town, the monastery of Agios Christoforos, the churches and the effigy of the eiffel tower at Filiatra.
The palace of Nestoras at Hora Trifilias.
MUSEUMS:
The "Benakio" archaeological museum and the cultural museum as well as the library and the municipal picture gallery at Kalamata.
The archaeological museum at Mavromati.
The cultural and historical museum at Platsa.
The museum "Antonopoulio" and the "Rene Puaux" collection at Pylos.
The archaeological museum at Hora Trifilias.
NATURE:
The cave Katafigio at Agios Nikolaos.
The fountain Klepsidra at Mavromati.
The biotope Sapientza and the cave at Methoni.
The lagoon Divari and the natural landscape Voidokilia at Pylos.
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| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
If you are a fan of mountian hiking, you can visit the peaks Annina, Lipovouni, Marmarokastro, Vassiliki, Neraidovouna, Xerovouna of the mountain Taigetos.
If you have a boat you shall visit the islets Proti, Shiza, Sapientza, Agia Mariani and Venetiko. you can wharf at the port of Kalamata or Pylos. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| All over the prefecture of Messinia you shall find several restaurants, taverns, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The celebration og the beggining of the revolution of 1821 on March the 23rd, the cultural events during August, the custom "Saitopolemos" at Easter and the international dance festival during July and August at Kalamata.
The festival of the potato on September at Alagonia.
The custom of the burning of Judas at Easter and the festival "Agapinia" in honor of Tellos Agras on July at Gargaliani.
The festival of Panagia on August the 15th at Kardamyli and Koroni.
The cultural festivals during summer at Kyparissia.
The cultural events "Ithomea" on August at Mavromati.
The celebration of Shrove Monday at Methoni.
The carnival and the six-day bazaar on September at Meligalas.
The carnival and the custom "Saitopolemos" on Monday after Easter at Messini.
The cultural events "Navarinia" on August and the celebration of the anniversary of the sea fight of Navarino on October the 20th at Pylos.
The cultural events "Nestoria" on august at Hora Trifilias.
| | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the prefecture of Messinia you can buy oil, olives, wine, figs, raisins, raki, lalagia (fried cookies), mastic and sausages with orange. Addiitonally, at the monastery of Agios Konstantinos and Agia Eleni ta Kalamata you shall find silken fabrics. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Kalamata
Cosmopolitan capital and picturesque port, Kalamata is one of the most developed towns of the prefecture of Messinia and of Greece. Fine street planning, broad roads, squares and parks compose the beautiful icon of the town of kalamata, which is also an important educational and artistic center.
Koroni
Koroni is a traditional, coastal hamlet, built amphitheatrically on a low hill, resembling the cycladic settlements. Narrow uphill alleys, whitewashed houses and flowered balconies compose the beautiful hamlet, while at the same time Koroni enchants the visitor due to the fact that it also resembles a medieval town.
Kyparissia
Kyparissia is a coastal hamlet built on the foot of the mountain Psihro. Kyparissia is divided in the Ano Poli, which is a traditional settlement and the Kato Poli, ehich is a modern settlement.
Pylos
Pylos, built amphitheatrically on two low hills, is a wonderful historical town with numerous insular features that embellish even more the beautiful settlement. The square with the cannons, the tall and shadowy sykamore tree, the arches of the buildings and the appealing islet in the heart of the port, constitutes a wonderful icon.
Finikoudas
Finikoundas, built at a leeward bay, is a picturesque fishermans village that has become a much frequented tourist resort, renowned for its magnificent coasts.
Petalidi
Peatalidi, built on the cove of a small anchorage, is one of the most important tourist resorts of the prefecture of Messinia.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Athens airport at Spata there are flights for Kalamata all through the year. The duration of the flight is 50 minutes. The airport is located at a distance of 8 km from Kalamata.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22724
Airport of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 69442
BY TRAIN:
From Piraeus - Athens there are train itineraries for Kalamata, via Patra - Pyrgos or via Argos - Tripoli, all through the year. Kalamata is also connected with Argolida, Arcadia, Ahaia, Elia, Korinthia and Attica.
Information:
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 95006
BY BUS:
From Athens there are bus itineraries to Kalamata, Messini, Koroni, Pylos, Filiatra, Gargaliani and Kyparissia, via Tripoli. Kalamata is also connected with Areopoli, Sparta and Pyrgos.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5134293
Bus station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22851
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22622
Tourist police of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 95555
Municipality of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22651
Port authority of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22218
Taxi station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 24421
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22724
Airport of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 69442
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 95006
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5134293
Bus station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22851
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