Things to do nearby
Beaches:
We are lucky to have a lot of beautiful beaches nearby. Here are our favourites:
- Lampes, the closest and quite wild https://goo.gl/maps/JYfANEYPYMX5SXP98
- Mavrovouni near Finikounda, maybe our favourite https://goo.gl/maps/eMt1jLYQZRbnidPB7
- Voidokilia Beach, world famous! https://goo.gl/maps/yaRnCbz6FK4VZwjE7 (there is a beautiful walk around the fortress here too, see below).
Restaurants:
(best to book during peak season)
Pylos
- Koukos: best at sunset, amazing view, great food: https://goo.gl/maps/oaBr3bbDxbWzLkpL7
- Four seasons, perfect for a summer lunch literally in front of the water, you can have a quick dive straight from the restaurant! Great food! https://goo.gl/maps/9k5XzT9uyaDouNbb6
Methoni
- To Kastro: Amazing Sunset and good food, daily menu, a little fancy but price are reasonable: https://goo.gl/maps/htdtQ9NiS4dWpUSL6
- Alektor, a back street quality taverna with the best veggies and traditional food:https://goo.gl/maps/sQ4j7jxdkvbY3xX18
- Modon, a classic taverna on the main square, good value, great food: https://goo.gl/maps/RmNMHnzi457HT66i7
- Katsarola local and authentic, a good option for take away: https://goo.gl/maps/yzPYrZVgmR6insg67
Gialova: beautiful seafront town with bars and restaurants.
- Notre Maison, great location, lovely staff and good food (they have the best wild mushrooms!): https://goo.gl/maps/5NR9iAfRUuZM7Uhh7
Kinigou
- Taverna Argiris, for local traditional food. Highly recommended. Argiris is our friend, mention you come from Dio Pigadia he might offer you an Ouzo or something ; )https://goo.gl/maps/mnMZhqbRDXzUsJb78
Marathopoli
A bit further north but don’t miss Riki if you pass by https://goo.gl/maps/7b8kg4XxzQjCTbmm6
Waterfalls:
- Don’t miss Polylimnio, the most famous, but try to avoid peak hours https://goo.gl/maps/T6u6qwjg9rbyF2416
- Kalamaris is also amazing and closer https://goo.gl/maps/4gn5eWU8VYbCGq1PA
- Stenosia waterfalls https://goo.gl/maps/62YkXXdSMbGVYZST6 Not our favourite but still very nice and on the way to Kalamata/Polylimnio, a good refreshing possibility coming from the airport!
Historical:
- Castles of Methoni and Pylos: Both are a must see. In the Pylos castle the museum is really good.
- Messinia archeological site: one of the most impressive in Greece, worth the trip to Greece! https://goo.gl/maps/eZLbXd7AkABgedQJ9
- Mycenean Palace of Nestor, dive in a far away past, let go your imagination, this is a travel through time https://goo.gl/maps/P352XhTNeiJQnVnC7
Sport:
- Hikes: Do not miss the hike to the Old Castle (Paliokastro). The view from the top over the Vodokoilia beach and natural reserve is breathtaking. Check for flamingoes and chameleons near the laguna. There is also an impressive cave on the way. It takes about an hour and a half, one part is quite steep but well equipped. We HIGHLY recommend.
- There is a wonderfull fresh hike in the shadow of the trees from Kalamaris waterfalls to Stenosia waterfalls. This is a little adventure, make sure you have good shoes and you are in a sporty mood. Avoid if big rains.
- Mountain biking – you can borrow our bikes free of charge to explore the area!
- Watersports: check https://goo.gl/maps/ntVf2RP7xJsSYjW66
- If you like golf: https://goo.gl/maps/hHjmR72q32KQ853J6
