On Proti Island above Vourlia Beach stand citadel ruins, including a wall and two turrets, part of an ancient acropolis possessing great archaeological importance. These are thought to have been built in order to protect the shores of Ancient Messene in the 4th-5th centuries B.C. and were inhabited for two or three hundred years, principally […]
The museum building is located at the heart of the historic center of Kalamata. The exhibition aims to display the antiquities of Messinia from the Prehistoric times until the Byzantine era.
If you visit the archaeological site of Peristeria, don’t miss the small ravine called “The Ravine with the Stalactites”. It is another “jewel” of Trifylia and can be reached heading right from the archaeological site of Peristeria to the north and walking for about 20-25 minutes. This old path used to serve the needs of […]
Kalamaris and Stenosia waterfalls are not as impressive as Neda or Polilimnio but thanks to their close proximity to the seaside town of Gialova they are perfect for a short trip after a day on the beach. Kalamaris waterfall lies only about 3km away from Gialova and can be easily reached on foot. Kalamaris is probably […]