Limeni - Kalamata - Voidokilia - Cyparissia - Calo Nero

The fortress, which offers a magnificent view of the sea and the entire city of Kalamata, was built in 1208 by the Crusaders (closed on Tuesdays). At the foot of the fortress there is a nunnery of St. Constantine and Elena Kalogreon of the XVIII century, where you can see the traditional process of making natural silk on ancient machines. Here you can buy luxurious scarves and shawls, as well as beautiful ties made by nuns. And don't forget that Kalamata is the birthplace of the most famous Greek olives "Kalamon".

A shortstop in the picturesque seaside Pilos, where there is its own citadel - the Ottoman fortress Neocastro, founded in the XVI century (closed on Tuesdays). From above you can clearly see Navarino Bay, there was a sea battle between the fleet of Russia, England, France and the Turkish-Egyptian fleet in 1827. Have a snack in the city or stock up on water and sandwiches, because next you will find an exotic paradise beach, where you can forget for a long time, swimming and sunbathing. The beach is in a natural reserve, so it is not equipped.

Nature seems to have surpassed itself on this picturesque horseshoe beach. Its golden sand and the spillway of the azure blue sea do not coincidentally give the pictures a high rating in Instagram. You will not see all the beauty of the scenery while on the beach itself. You can walk along the path that runs between the sand dunes and rises at the end to the cave of Nestor. According to myths, in this cave, little Hermes hid the cows stolen from his brother Apollo. Come up and take spectacular pictures from above.

Passing through the village of Filiatra, stop to take a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower. The 26-meter high replica is, of course, much smaller than the original, but it attracts tourists here. The tower was built with the financial support and initiative of a local expatriate doctor, Haralampos Fournarakis. If you are travelling with children there is another unusual structure from Greece, the Fairy tale Castle, located 7 km far away in Agrili village by the sea. The walls of the castle are painted with frescoes from medieval stories about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The castle itself is closed, but children may be interested to see three huge sculptures in the courtyard: the goddess Athena, Poseidon and a giant sitting horse.

I suggest you first check into a hotel in Kyparissia, and then explore the area.
In a beautiful place, 2 km from the town of Kyparissia, is an old mill, which has been restored with love and respect for traditional architecture. The watermill grinds grain again from local producers. There is also a cafe where they sell delicious pies and not only them. There is also a shop where you can buy local products, from olive oil and honey to crisp pickles and large sea salt.

Kiparissia is divided into the old Upper Town and the new Lower Town. The fortress of Arcadia and the Upper Town give the modern village a historical atmosphere. According to myths the first inhabitants of the city were giants who built a fortress on top of the hill. Of it really little remains, but from the top there is a great view of the city and the sea, especially at sunset. The entrance is free, but after dark the gates are closed.

Kyparissia is also mentioned in the "Iliad" of Homer, as its inhabitants participated in the Trojan campaign with King Nestor. It is pleasant to wander around the Upper Town, where many historical monuments have been preserved: Arcadia Square with a plane tree and springs at the entrance to the castle, hammams, Pazarovrisi, Venetian park gates opposite the Church of the Virgin Mary, traditional cobbled streets and old houses of different architectural styles.

In the Upper Town there are many good taverns, in one of which you can have dinner. Do not forget to try the local "specialites" - pork, smoked sausages, Messina salad, cod with garlic sauce.

Overnight in Kyparissia, at a hotel near the beach.