Pylos

A trip to Pylos

Pylos, a place with sun, sea, and friendly people with a considerable history, is on the south westerly end of Peloponnesian Greece, in the prefecture of Messina, and is about 50km away from Kalamata. On the eastern edge of the town you can see houses with tiled roofs, the castle, the Fanari lighthouse island, and Pylos respectively. Further along the main street you will find typical Greek architecture, the centuries old plane-tree lined main square, the monument to the naval battle of Navarino, and, of course, the sea. On trips along the coast, or in coves, you will find hidden beaches and historic towns together with Greek specialities, such as additive-free extra virgin olive oil with its intense flavour, local wine, Mediterranean dishes with fresh fish, and much more.

Pylos

Interesting local facts:

It is the birthplace of the Olympic high and long jump champion, Kostis Tsiklitiras

There is the Antonopouleio Archaeological Museum, with artefacts from the and Mycenaean times

The town was classified as a historical monument by the Ministry of Culture in 1976

There is also a yacht harbour with 200 boats