You say Greece, and you think of Mykonos. Or in Santorini or in Crete. But there are many other destinations that deserve to be discovered.
Among the hidden Greek pearls is, for example, Calamata. A splendid city that can be reached by flight from Italy with Ryanair. Kalamata, the second center of the Peloponnese after Petrasso, is important port tourist - very popular with sailboats – which, over the years, is also growing as a spa.
After all, the beaches of Kalamata have nothing to envy of those of the most famous resorts in Greece. Located in the shadow of the great Taygetos Oro mountain range, and overlooking a long gulf made up of tiny rocky coves and wide beaches, it is a perfect town for those looking discover the most authentic side of the country. The beaches are almost deserted, the souvenir shops are very few and the taverns a little more. And the parties based on celebrities oliva de Kalamata They cannot be counted.
Save the Gulf of Messenia, Calamata. And it is bathed by the Ionian Sea. Its characteristic historic center combines well with the pleasant promenade, with an urban park in which to look for old trains and, above all, with the magical castle located in the middle of the sea. What to see in the city? Without a doubt the Archaeological Museum of Messinia, dedicated to the Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenic and Byzantine periods. And then the Military Museum, to learn about the history of the Turkish occupation, and the 13th century fortress perfect for taking panoramic photographs.
But people come to Kalamata mainly to enjoy coastal life. Its beaches are beautiful and away from the main tourist routes. Which are the most beautiful? Voidokilia is considered the most beautiful in Messinia, but it is 40 kilometers from Kalamata: However, you cannot miss a trip here, to the so-called “cow navel beach” due to its particular shape. In the city, moreover, there are equally beautiful kolopanas, around Petrochori, and Gloss, frequented by naturists.
And if before, to get to Kalamata, you had to take a ferry from Petras or a train from Athens, today you fly directly to its international airport.
