The charming regional capital of Kalamata is also the prefectures
and southern Greece’s largest port.
Ch
aracteristic local product (its famous olive. Oil, figs and
wines) are shipped directly from the port thought-hout the word.
Even cruise ships or Cargo can dock in Kalamata, while a marina is ready to
shelter and host all forms of yachts and pleasure craft.
Also there
is a F/B "Mirtidiotisa" to KITHIRA , ANTIKITHIRA
"Kasteli" Kissamos Crete "City near to Chania"
every saturday at 20.30 .More information ANEN LINES in
Kalamata Shipping - tourist Agencies : Basilis Maniatis tel
2721020704, in Kissamos Grete mr Dimitris Jiruchakis tel
6944226505
By car Kalamata is 260 klm from
Athens for normal drivers about 3 hours
From Kalamata and 1 hour by car the visitor can see "Mystras",
Ancient Messini, the castles Pylos, Koroni, Methoni, Olymbia and
many other beautifull and historical places.
A modern city, Kalamata is nestled between the foothills of Mount
Taygetos and the Messiniakos gulf.
Its history stretches back to Homers time, as the city is built
on the site of the ruins of the Homeric community of Faron. During
the Byzantine and post- Byzantine period. Kalamata experienced
tremendous growth. Monuments, such as the Aghio Apostoli, cathedral,
where Greek patriots first vowed to die for independence on March
23- 1821 and where the first revolution proclamation towards the
west was composed, bring memories of early 18th century
Greece alive.
Kalamata΄s fortress stands over the modem city, while its
amphitheater hosts several cultural events organized by the
municipality during the summer. Every year in May there is an
exhibition for flowers and local products from the assosiation
"Anthestiria Messinias".
HISTORY
Several historic buildings the Zouboulio, Pantazopoulio Benakio,
the conservatory and town hall house the city’s cultural center,
its art gallery, public library, music schools and fine arts classes.
A folklore museum displays exhibitions from the period of the
Greek war of Independence, as well as Venetian-era artifacts.
The most well-known beautiful beaches are in east and west part of
Kalamata.
Numerous restaurants outdoor cafes, clubs and night -sports cover
the entire spectrum of entertainment
In Kalamata seashore are many taverns, who serve fresh shellfish,
ouzo, wine, beer and picked snacks.
Kalamata combines Mountain and sea! A bit outsides the center of
the city and in 250 meters height in Berga, are many restaurants,
taverns and disco clubs. From Berga you can wonder at the entire
Messinian Gulf.
USEFUL
INFORMATION
Police 100
Tourist police 27210
44681 & 44680
Kalamata air port
2721063800
Tickets for Athens
27210 28581& 22851
Bus Routes kalamata -
Athens 04.45 - 06.00 - 07.00 - "EXPRES" 09.00 -
09.30 - 10.30 - 11.30 - Expres 12.30 - 14.00 - 16.00 Expres 17.00 -
19.00 - 22.00 -
Railway routes Kalamata
tel 2721095056
Kalamata -Tripoli -
Argos - Korinthos - Athens & Piraeus 3 times the day 07.11
- 16.01 - 23.01
Kalamata Kiparissia
Patra 15.19
Kalamata - Kiparissia
Pirgos (RB) 6.32
Pirgos Kiparissia
Kalamata (RG) 19.20
SPORT’S
Kalamata has one football team, which is in the second national
category.
The Messinian association was established in 1888 besides
football team, there are teams in Basketball, Volleyball and in
Racetrack. There are many sports grounds for football, basketball
volleyball and tennis.
Due to the excellent climatic conditions and its state of the art
facilities, it is regarded as one of the best centers foreigner
athletes have chosen to train in Kalamata national athletic ground,
such as from Katar, Bellarus, Russia, Ygoslavia, who participate in Paneuropean and Olympic contests.
Every April is taking place, the International meeting G.R.S
Kalamata CUP and every June the Meeting Papaflessia with the
participation of Greek and foreign athletes.
NAUTICAL ATHLETICS:
Kalamata has 2 nautical athletic associations
N.O.K Ναυτικός Όμιλος
Καλαμάτας http://www.noklm-poseidon.gr
email: klmnc@otenet.gr
and AIOLOS : www.nask-eolos.com
e-mail : eolos@email.com
There are many sea sports facilities among them there is a swimming
pool, to Olympic specifications.
Every 2 years is realized the <Nautical week > with many
events for all ages!
Each year these are also held in Kalamata the following contests,
International swimming race (20 Nautical miles), the Ionian Yachting
Rally, International Tennis (satellite series), Beach volley,
Poseidonio Basket ball tournament, International Competitive
Bridge Meeting, Annual international Motorbike, PANHELLENIC Bike
Championship and Go- Cart Rakes
The Benakeion Archaeological Museum is situated at the heart of
the historical centre of Kalamata. This remarkable Venetian-style
mansion,
accommodates a rich collection of archaeological treasures from
various sites in Messenia, which span the time from the Bronze Age
to the Roman period. The museum owes its name to Antonios Benakis,
founder of the Benaki Museum in Athens. Following his wish, the
building was donated to the Greek Archaeological Service by his
heirs in 1962. Built in 1742, during the Turkish occupation, it was
closely associated with important historical events of that period.
In 1971 it was opened as a museum. The old exhibition included
findings from small-scale excavations undertaken by the 7th Ephorate
of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, but its nucleus was formed
by artifacts from the major excavations at Malthe and Nichoria. The
mezzanine floor housed Byzantine antiquities and other historical
relics from Kalamata.
Papazoglou
street,old town Kalamata
Tel.: 2721-0- 26209
Visiting hours
Tuesday through Sunday: 08.30 - 15.00 Mondays is close
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