On the 17th of July fishing boats take people to the small dock for the panagiri saint festival of Agia Marina. Though meant to be a warning for the Turkish ships to leave the bay the end result is that those ships are still there to this day and can be seen in the clear waters.
Though an embarrassment for Britain the end result of this misunderstanding was that the Peloponessos was liberated and the Peleponessos became the nation of modern Greece. The town itself has a central square down by the waterfront and most life revolves around it. There are two castles; one on each side of the bay and nearby is the Mycenean Palace of Nestor one of the best preserved of all Mycenean palaces. Many of the frescos and artifacts found here are now in the archeological museum in nearby Chora.
A little more about Pylos because it was for me one of my favorite places in the Peloponessos. The town has a big square which ends at the port and features an enormous platanos tree that can probably fit a hundred or so cafe tables beneath it.
Pylos reminds me of Greece in the sixties in many ways. Unspoiled by tourism the town seems fairly self-sufficient and there are a number of interesting shops that have little to do with tourism. There are a couple tourist shops that have a good collection of books, many about the area.
Besides having the castle and being in an impressive setting at the north end of a large bay which is sheltered from the Ionian Sea by a string of islands with high cliffs the town was the home of Kostis Tsiklitiras, the Greek Olympic athlete who won 4 medals in the standing long and high jumps in London in and Stockholm in On the way out of town we stopped at the wine cooperative and bought a couple gallons.
The cooperative looks like a big factory on the right hand side of the street when you enter the town of Gialova and noting about the place looks like they would sell wine there but they do. The wine is a red called Nestor and the cooperative is the Agrotikos Oinopoitikos Synetairismos Messinias.
In Pylos we stayed at the Hotel Miramare which overlooks the bay and the islands and is located just under the castle. The rooms are interesting in their decor and I don't know how to describe them except to say they had a sixties feel to them Andrea says seventies so think platform shoes and Saturday Night Fever. But the hotel is owned by a retired sea-captain by the name of Nikos Houmis and he keeps the place clean and run efficiently.
The location is great because it is right in the town on a side street yet it is on the beach and quiet. Nice little bar and the place seems cozy enough for winter tourism too. Featuring an outdoor pool, the family-run Hotel Philip is located in the town of Pylos. It boasts a restaurant and stylish accommodation overlooking the Navarino Bay from its furnished balcony.
Free WiFi is available. Situated right on the beach with a private deck in Pylos Town, Karalis Beach Hotel features a beach bar and a wine bar, as well as a roof bar with unobstructed Navarino Bay views. It offers modern rooms that open to a balcony, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout. For more hotels, self-catering apartments an d villas see Matt's Pylos Hotels page.
North of Pylos is Voidokilia which is not only a spectacular beach and wildlife area but a place of great historical value with evidence of habitation from the Neolithic period and just about every period since. It is the location of what is known as Nestor's cave. The Palace of Nestor near the village of Chora is on the hill of Ano Eglianos and though it is said to be the most intact of all the Mycenaean palaces there is not much that stands over a meter or so off the ground.
Still it is a great view and if it is raining like it was when we were there the site is covered and you can walk around and keep dry. On the other side of the parking lot is a vaulted tomb, one of many in the area. The artifacts found in these tombs can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Chora. Perhaps as impressive actually more impressive as the Palace of Nestor is the ancient olive grove which surrounds it with trees that are several hundred years old. Pylos is the home of the African Chameleon and in fact it is the only place they can be found in Europe.
There are only individual chameleons left and they are endangered, not because of natural predators, climate change or even tourism.
They are endangered because the Greek Ministry of Agriculture has issued a license to the company Hippo Vlachos and Sons to collect specimens and sell as pets.
Not only the European Chameleon but birds, tortoises, snakes, tree frogs, lizards and other endangered species have been included in this plan to 'save' the species by collecting them all and selling them.
By far the best guide to the area and enjoyable reading too. You may be able to get it through Greece In Print or at one of the bookshops in Athens but if not you may be able to find it in Pylos or Methoni. You can also try contacting the publisher: Ultrasound. Telephone The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino Set in an idyllic beachfront location in Messinia, the Westin Resort boasts a hydrotherapy spa and private infinity pools. All elegant rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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My grandmother was from Kyparissi, a small village in Lakonia. Whenever somneone would ask where my family was from and I would tell them they would say "Ok. Kyparissia" and I would say "No. But Kyparissia is a large town on the west coast of the Messinian Peloponessos, known for its ancient acropolis and castle and for being the birthplace of the poet Kostis Palamas it was mentioned in the Iliad and at one time was called Arkadia. The Venetian castle at the top of the town is called the Castle of Arkadia and has amazing views of the town and the coast.
The town is close to many clean beaches, in fact much of the coast is one long, sandy beach. It is a nice area for hiking when it is not hot and there are old trails from the town to churches and beaches. Nearby is the Mycenean site of Peristeria.
The Neda River flows into the gulf of Kyparissia and hikers follow it to swim in the waterfalls, a hike of several hours after a drive on a mountain road that you need a 4x4. There are loads of restaurants in the town from fish tavernas to traditional mayerfta oven cooked and psistarias grill houses. There are hotels of all categories like the 5-star Apollo Resort Art Hotel , or the 4-star Messinia Beach Hotel , as well as small family run hotels, self-catering apartments, villas and simple rooms.
Search Kyparissia Hotels. For my choices of the best hotels, apartments, villas, and holiday homes in the Peloponnesos see my Hotels of Greece Peloponnesos Page. You can find hotels in Messinia by location, price, whether or not it has a swimming pool, and see photos and reviews by using this link to Booking.
Excellent prices and many hotels you can book and then cancel with no cancellation fee. Mysterious Greece » Messenia. A journey to the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula reveals beautiful beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters, endless olive groves and vineyards, and castles with rich history, unveiling the genuine image of the Greek countryside. Where the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea meet the exoticism to the Messenia region, magic is born. Undeniably, the effortless charm of the region will enchant you from the first moment.
The coastline of Messenia is a blessed land enhanced from the prism of history. It is a fact that Messenia is one of the most beautiful and up-and-coming destinations of Greece that still has many mysteries to unveil.
Although summer in Greece is synonymous with the cool breezes of the Cyclades, Messenia is a genuine revelation. From the fortified castles of Methoni and Koroni, the olive-oil city of Kalamata and the picturesque village of Kardamyli to the imposing waterfalls of Polylimnio, the flowing waters of Neda river with the fairytale gorge, the Mycenaean palace of Nestor and the isles of Sfaktiria, Messenia will surely blow your mind.
Built on the heart of the Messenian Gulf, Kalamata is a pleasant musical note for travellers who seek for authenticism, a reason itself for this journey.
Y et , Pylos, Methoni and Koroni compose the massive triangle of Messenia. Passing through a labyrinthine road network with dense vegetation, as Messenia is an ideal destination for driving explorations, Pylos rests peacefully under the auspices of Niokastro castle.
The genuine aristocratism, however, is found in Methoni. After World War II, due to political issues, Kalamata , as well as most of the Peloponnese , was excluded from development plans, in favour of northern Greece. That was a major blow on local economy, resulting in the decline of the port and the city. During the 70s and the 80s, development and growth in Kalamata were unknown words, and only after severe damages from the earthquake more than 10, houses destroyed , did the local authorities and individuals pool their financial resources towards changing the city.
Kalamata has now fully recovered and has developed into a modern provincial capital with all necessary facilities. Air : There are about three weekly flights to Athens. The airport of Kalamata is located The city is also connected by air to Thessaloniki and Heraklion twice a week. Train : Kalamata is the end station of the Peloponnesian railway line. The Peloponnese Peninsula has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfalls are typical between October and March.
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