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The city of Kalamata is the second largest settlement in Peloponnese, with population of approximately 62 000 residents. It is the capital of the administrative region of Messinia and the area is famous for its olives, known as Kalamata olives. Kalamata is a modern town with cultural life, many public facilities and ruins of a castle on the top.


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Grand Hotel Kalamata And for a drink… Platea. Set in a converted neoclassical mansion on the spacious (and, at night, raucous) Vasileos Georgiou Square, this theatrically designed bar serves smoky rum and pineapple pours, plus rosemary-infused cocktails made with Greece's fiery 45 per cent proof tsipouro spirit. Who to take with you?


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Kalamata. Greece, Europe. Kalamata, famous worldwide for its olives, is Messinia's capital and the second-largest city in the Peloponnese. Most travellers blitz through. Give it a chance and you'll discover a long beach, decent restaurants, good shopping, lively nightlife and some excellent museums.


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Kalamata is the city of the southwestern Peloponnese and the capital of Messinia. The city is built on the site of ancient Farai, on foothills of the imposing Taygetos in the heart of Messinian Bay. Kalamata is the second largest city in the Peloponnese after Patras and it is 255 km from Athens, 215 km from Patras and 715 km from Thessaloniki.


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Kalamata is the capital and main port of the Messinia region of Peloponnese. Kalamata is one of the most gifted cities in Greece, thanks to its geographic position. Situated in the heart of the Messinian Bay and on the roots of the imposing Mountain Taygetos, it is ideal for exploring the area.


Kalamata, Messinia. Second largest city of the Peloponnese, Greece.

Kalamata castle Port of Kalamata Messinia from Mt. Ithome View of Pylos on the Bay of Navarino Messenia or Messinia ( / məˈsiːniə / mə-SEE-nee-ə; Greek: Μεσσηνία [mesiˈni.a]) is a regional unit ( perifereiaki enotita) in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese region, in Greece.


Kalamata beach Photo from Anastasi in Messinia

Discover Kalamata: in the Peloponnese, in the shade of Mt Taygetos, a city full of life invites you to explore its attractions, beaches and history! The enticing seaside city that dances to a different tune Kalamata | Holidays in Peloponnese | Discover Greece Homepage Blog Dream Curated Created by the Greek Tourism Sector Places to go Things to do


kalamata Photo from Kato Verga in Messinia

The capital of the Prefecture of Messinia, Kalamata, is 240km from Athens following the National Highway Athens-Kalamata. As an indication, Kalamata is 215km from Patra, 120km from Pyrgos, 85km from Tripolis and 60km from Sparta.. From Kalamata start some routes all over Greece such as Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Larisa and Tripoli, Methoni.


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Kalamata is the capital of Messinia and the second bigger city of Peloponnese. It is built at the foot of Mount Taygetos near the ancient city of Pharae, and is there since the Byzantine years. Its harbour, the largest of the prefecture and the southernmost of mainland Greece, is full of life.


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From 1481 to 1685, Kalamata and the rest of Greece, was occupied by the Ottomans. In 1659, during the war between the Ottomans and the Venetians, the Venetians took Kalamata and the Venetian Republic ruled Kalamata from 1685 as part of the "Kingdom of the Morea ". Looking out over Morea, Kalamata, Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece.


Messinian Icon, Kalamata, Messinia, Greece by Antelope Travel

Kalamata. Kalamata is the capital of Messinia , the second biggest city in the Peloponnese, after Patra. It is built at the foot of Mountain Kalathi (ridge of Taygetos), in the heart of Messinian Bay. It is 223 km away from Athens (just 2.5 hours taking the modern highway), 215 km away from Patra and 715 km away from Thessaloniki.


Kalamata City Panoramic View Photo from Bournias in Messinia

Kalamata, the capital and central port of Messinia, is located at the site of ancient Farai. Following independence from the Turks and thanks to the exploitation of the fertile Messinian lands (producing olive oil, raisins, figs etc), it developed into a wealthy urban centre and a significant port. It is located 238 km SW of Athens.


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Further Afield in Messinia. Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae. Messinia's other UNESCO World Heritage Site is approximately a two-hour drive north of Kalamata. Dating from the middle of the 5th century B.C., it is one of Greece's most complete Doric temples. And it rarely has crowds. When you visit, see Kalamata and its surroundings.


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Kalamata is a Town in Messinia in the Peloponnese Region of Greece. Kalamata is also a Port, a Beach, a Port of entrance, a Port, a commercial, a Port with supply facilities, a Marina, a Town hall, a Prefecture capital, a Province capital, a Fortress, a Cathedral house.


Kalamata, Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece fishing boats port of Kalamata. Kalamata, Messenien

Kalamata in winter - The beautiful capital of Messinia, Peloponnese A city full of life even in winter: Six stops steeped in culture, history and rich flavours BY DIMITRIS STATHOPOULOS TRANSLATED BY ANGELIKI KOUROUTZI PUBLISHED 21 DECEMBER 2022


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A Guide to the Messinian City of Kalamata In the seaside Peloponnesian city, discover a slew of chic cafés, bars with views and rows of elegant restored neoclassical buildings. Hayley Prokos | December 6th, 2018

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