Above the beach is Nestor‘s Cave and above this are the ruins of thirteenth-century Frankish castle (Old Navarino or Palaiokastro).[3] Overlooking the beach at the north eastern end is the tomb of Nestor’s son, Thrasymedes of the Mycenaean period (1680–1060 BC) with Neolithic finds at the same site showing occupation as early as 4000 BC.[4]…

Only 1.5km away from Finikounta towards the city of Koroni, at the small town of Loutsa, you will find two very beautiful beaches, Loutsa beach and Tsapi beach. Both have a cooler onshore breeze which is most attractive in the summer heat. There’s also a small harbour where the visitor can find about 15 traditional…

Lampes Beach is one of the most well-known beaches of Messenia. This long beach is actually constituted by two smaller beaches: the Front and the Back Lampes. It is said that they took their name by Cretans who settled there and originated from the area of Lampi in Rethymno. There is also another story concerning…

The southwestern part of the Messinian land, between Methoni and Koroni are located Helona Houses with  picturesque seaside view at famous beach of Mavrovouni with peaceful sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Helona Houses are only 500 meters far of Mavrovouni beach.  

  Pylos, nestled on the Peloponnese coast, offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and relaxation for tourists. Explore the ancient Palace of Nestor, revealing Mycenaean opulence. Enjoy pristine beaches like Voidokilia, renowned for its beauty. Wander through charming streets, savoring Greek cuisine in waterfront tavernas. Pylos serves as a gateway to Messinia’s treasures, from…

Methoni (Greek: Μεθώνη, Italian:Modone,Modon) is a village and a former municipality in Messenia. Peloponnese, Greece.Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is a municipal unit.  The municipal unit has an area of 97.202 km2.Its name may be derived from Mothona, a mythical rock. It is located 11 km…

Koroni or Corone (Greek: Κορώνη) is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is a municipal unit. Known as Corone by the Venetians and Ottomans, the town of Koroni (pop. 1,397 in 2011) sits on the southwest peninsula of the Peloponnese on the Gulf of Messinia in southern Greece 45 minutes southwest of Kalamata. The town is…

Finikounda or Foinikounta it is believed to have been founded by the Phoenicians.  The ancient town Phoenicus (Φοινικούς) was mentioned by Pausanias as a port west of Cape Akritas.[4] It is believed that it was a small commercial port where the fishers of murex trunculus (a sea snail from which a known indigo dye is produced) could trade their product and has vanished…