Top Things to do in Messenia Region
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Messenia Region, Peloponnese
Discover the best top things to do in Messenia Region, Greece including Ancient Messini, Ancient Messini Stadium, Victoria G. Karelias Collection of Greek Traditional Costumes, Palace of Nestor, Polylimnio Waterfall, Golden Beach (Divari Beach), Voidokilia Beach, Temple of Apollo Epikourios, Methoni Castle, Koroni Castle.
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1. Ancient Messini
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 758 reviews
Reviewed By mikeo229 - Baldock, United Kingdom
Ancient Messini is a little off the beaten track (but quiet as a result) but well worth the visit. Not only does it have two well preserved theatres (a large Amphitheater and small Roman theatre), a large Agora with surrounding buildings, several temples and a host of smaller buildings, a Roman House with good mosaics but also one of the best preserved Stadiums you could ever wish to see. Many columns are still standing, especially around the stadium and the overall setting, surrounded by mountains is simply magnificent. Away from the main site (about 1k past the Museum heading out of town) is a well preserved gate and stretch of wall and, if you turn left just before reaching the gate there is another very well preserved stretch of wall. You need at least 2 hours to visit the main site and allow perhaps 30 minutes to visit the small Museum (included in the 12 Euro entrance fee) and another hour if you want to see the wall and gate. Back in town there is a good Taverna overlooking the site.
2. Ancient Messini Stadium
3. Victoria G. Karelias Collection of Greek Traditional Costumes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes was created, initially as a private collection, by the founding member and long-standing president of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women of Kalamata, V. Karelias. The collection comprises a large number of complete outfits, as worn by women and men, from all regions of Greece.
Reviewed By zoit589 - Kifissia, Greece
Unique, astounding presentatinon of well preserved traditional costumes as well as jewels and everyday items, placed in a magical set - scenery - discreetly accompanied by music performances from all around Greece. Polite and willing personnel .
4. Palace of Nestor
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The viewing platform, which is brilliantly designed to 'hang over' the excavated area, makes it so much easier and more comfortable (no sun on one's head) for visitors to walk around and study the ruins of the Palace from above. There are signs with explanations about each different room. From the higher vantage point, one can also appreciate Nestor's brilliant choice of location for his Palace. He had a view all the way towards the sea and the various bays. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit
5. Polylimnio Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By Tony189400 - Athens, Greece
If you love waterfalls then polylimnio is a beautifull place to visit Its about a 3 hour drive from Athens or one could use the Kalamata airport to be a half an hour away.In order for someone to enjoy this place he should be in good health because you have to hike down for about 500 meters in order to reach the first lake but if you make it you will be amazed .The feeling of being in very beautiful natural environment is what you will encouter
6. Golden Beach (Divari Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By HMDresearch - Athens, Greece
“People say I make strange choices, but they’re not strange for me. My "sickness" is that I’m fascinated by human behavior, by what’s underneath the surface, by the worlds inside people...There are four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same. Only love....I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it.” -Johnny Depp
7. Voidokilia Beach
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4.5 based on 1,093 reviews
Reviewed By LindaWNottm - Nottingham, United Kingdom
We hired bicycles at a very reasonable cost from Martin's on the main Street through Gialova (which is open 24hrs) then headed off along the beach road and across the lagoon toVoidakilia Beach (saw flamingoes and herons on the way) then parked up on the beach for a couple of hours on the beach. You need to bring everything with you -a parasol for shade and food and drink. The bay is beautiful fine sand sloping very gently down - you can be a fair way out before you are out if your depth. Water was clear, fishes swimming everywhere. We went early but by lunchtime it was busy and we cycled back. We loved it.
8. Temple of Apollo Epikourios
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
An amazing temple site, as large as the Parthenon. Preserved under a vast tent to protect it. Its bold architecture is unique. Must be seen! Delicate columns, and striking internal design originality.
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Before our drive to Bassae and the Temple of Epikourios Apollon, we were almost put off by comments suggesting a tiring and difficult road trip, leading to a temple in the middle of nowhere, covered by a large tent. Why would one drive all the way to see a 'tented' ancient monument?? Thank God we were not put off!! The winding, tarmac road lead us through the Arcadian mountains. We loved the view and felt no difficulty or danger. As we drove through Andritsaina we came to a lovely small square, so, we stopped and had a coffee in the shade of an over 500yr old Platanos tree. Next to us ran the water from the oldest fountain of the Peloponnese. The road up to the Ancient Site of Bassae was just as pleasant. Then , suddenly, around a corner, there on the hill, stood the covered Temple of Apollo. I can only imagine what a sight that must have been for visitors before 1987, when it was not covered by the huge tent. It's remoteness and isolation is part of it's wonder and beauty. How those magnificent columns stood the test of time, againsts all elements for 2500 yrs is a wonder indeed. The Temple was build in the 5th century BC and was the first Ancient Monument in Greece to be included in the World Heritage List in 1986. A year later the tent was put up. It may sound strange and off putting to visit a monument that is so covered but, for me, this made no difference. As I walked by the columns and sat quietly beside them, I was deeply touched. So much so that I really started to cry. The energy is very very special. So, I highly recommend that if you take the road to Bassae and allow that beauty and magic to touch your hearts , too.
9. Methoni Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 795 reviews
Reviewed By aleksandarm129 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Methoni Castle is very big with interesting history. The archeologists have a lot of work to do. The views from the walls and towers are amazing. If you visit in summer - bring water.
10. Koroni Castle
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4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By TIISC1967 - Stuttgart, Germany
Very nice place with lots of tourist shops and nice places to rest for a drink. Very nice old castle / monastery.
