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Messinia, within easy reach.

From Vromonéri it is a few minutes to the sea at Marathopoli, a quarter of an hour to Voidokilia Bay and Navarino Castle, and twenty minutes to Pylos. Here you will find the places we recommend for planning your days, with their distances from the house.

Voidokilia Bay seen from above, with its omega shape Voidokilia Bay, 8 km from the house
Sea
~8 km from Navarino Greek Houseby car

Voidokilia Beach

The famous omega-shaped bay just 8 km from the property. With its turquoise waters and fine sand protected by Natura 2000, it is one of the most iconic beaches in the Peloponnese, perfect for an unforgettable day.

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Monuments
~10 km from Navarino Greek Houseby car

Navarino Castle

An ancient medieval fortress above Navarino Bay, about 10 km from the house. Reached by a scenic path, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the lagoon below.

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History
~11 km from Navarino Greek Houseby car

Palace of Nestor at Chora

A renowned Mycenaean archaeological site 11 km away, on the hill of Chora. Dating from the Bronze Age, it preserves the remains of the Homeric palace described in the Odyssey, where the famous Linear B tablets were discovered.

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Nature
~13 km from Navarino Greek Houseby car

Gialova Lagoon

A protected nature reserve about 13 km from the property, an oasis of biodiversity with more than 250 recorded bird species. It is the ideal place for birdwatching and lovely walks in the Greek countryside.

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Villages
~5 km from Navarino Greek Houseby car

Marathopoli seaside village

A charming fishing village about 5 km from the property, facing Proti Island. Known for its authentic seafront fish tavernas, it is perfect for dinner while watching spectacular Ionian sunsets.

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Towns
~20 min by carfrom Navarino Greek House

Pylos and Niokastro Fortress

A historic coastal town about twenty minutes away by car, known for its imposing Ottoman fortress overlooking the bay and a main square shaded by plane trees, full of traditional cafés and old-fashioned shops.

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Photo credits

Photos of places with a named author come from Wikimedia Commons and are published under a free licence (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA). The photos of the house belong to Navarino Greek House.

  • The theatre of Ancient Messene · photo: Peulle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The church of Koryfasio, a short distance from the house · photo: Geoandrios · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The Gialova seafront · photo: G Da · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The old town of Kalamata · photo: G Da · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Koroni fortress overlooking the gulf · photo: C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Koroni's fishing harbour · photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Inside the fortress of Methoni · photo: C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Extra virgin olive oil and amphora · photo: Manfred Werner (Tsui) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The headland of Navarino Castle · photo: Fæ · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The church in Petrochori, near the house · photo: Geoandrios · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Proti Island seen from the coast · photo: Geoandrios · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The harbour of Pylos · photo: C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Harvesting olives onto the nets · photo: Freideriki Dionysopoulou · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Nets spread under the olive trees · photo: Freideriki Dionysopoulou · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • The island of Sphacteria at the mouth of Navarino Bay · photo: Rigorius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Moussaka and salad in a taverna · photo: Vouliagmeni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
  • Voidokilia Bay · photo: Chris06 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons