Guidebook for Kato Verga
Food Scene
Da Francesco
14 PosidonosExcellent italian food and view.
Ksimeroma
38 Eparchiaki Odos Kalamatas - AreopolisFresh fish and wonderful sunsets
Kentrikon
104 ArtemidosGreat mediterranean dishes, well priced in the heart of Kalamata.
A historical tavern with very nice outdoor dining suitable for vegeterians too.
10 locals recommend
Vagias Tavern
48 KalipatirasA historical tavern with very nice outdoor dining suitable for vegeterians too.
In Kato Verga, with panoramic views of the city of Kalamata and the Messinian Gulf, Petralono Tavern counts over 20 years of operation and stands out for the proposals of Greek, traditional cuisine, cooked homemade dishes. Try roast wine with spaghetti, roast goat or grilled time. The vegetables that arrive at your table come from the tavern's owners garden.
10 locals recommend
Petralono Tavern
In Kato Verga, with panoramic views of the city of Kalamata and the Messinian Gulf, Petralono Tavern counts over 20 years of operation and stands out for the proposals of Greek, traditional cuisine, cooked homemade dishes. Try roast wine with spaghetti, roast goat or grilled time. The vegetables that arrive at your table come from the tavern's owners garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kastraki-Meteoro
Amazing views and fine architecture. This is a must night out.
Abat Jour
ΒέργαςFor a summer all day bar this is a reccommended
Ideal destination for enjoying your drink overlooking Kalamata from above. Timeless value in the nightlife of the city, tasteful & welcoming space.
24 locals recommend
Arossa
Βέργα
Ideal destination for enjoying your drink overlooking Kalamata from above. Timeless value in the nightlife of the city, tasteful & welcoming space.
Sightseeing
Kalamata has its own Castle, dominating a hill in its historic center, overseeing the area on a long radius, as was its original purpose.
70 locals recommend
Castle of Kalamata
28 Spartis
Kalamata has its own Castle, dominating a hill in its historic center, overseeing the area on a long radius, as was its original purpose.
The cave of Diros, is found 10 km from Gytheio and 5 km from the Pyrgos Dirou. Actually there are three caves, the Alepotrypa, Katafigi and Glyfada. This is a unique experience traveling barely a subterranean river length 1,600 m. The magic of the color, and the beautiful shapes, formed by the stalactites and stalagmites makes a unique spectacle. After the ongoing research at the cave of Diros to date, the total length reaches 6.500 meters and is still unknown the final length.
126 locals recommend
Caves of Diros
The cave of Diros, is found 10 km from Gytheio and 5 km from the Pyrgos Dirou. Actually there are three caves, the Alepotrypa, Katafigi and Glyfada. This is a unique experience traveling barely a subterranean river length 1,600 m. The magic of the color, and the beautiful shapes, formed by the stalactites and stalagmites makes a unique spectacle. After the ongoing research at the cave of Diros to date, the total length reaches 6.500 meters and is still unknown the final length.
The Castle of Methoni is a medieval fortification in the port town of Methoni, Messenia, in southwestern Greece. The castle of Methoni occupies the whole area of the cape and the southwestern coast to the small islet that has also been fortified with an octagonal tower and is protected by the sea on its three sides. Its north part, the one that looks to land, is covered by a heavily fortified acropolis. A deep moat separates the castle from the land and communication was achieved by a wooden bridge. The Venetians built on the ancient battlements and added on and repaired it during both periods that they occupied the castle.
52 locals recommend
Methoni
The Castle of Methoni is a medieval fortification in the port town of Methoni, Messenia, in southwestern Greece. The castle of Methoni occupies the whole area of the cape and the southwestern coast to the small islet that has also been fortified with an octagonal tower and is protected by the sea on its three sides. Its north part, the one that looks to land, is covered by a heavily fortified acropolis. A deep moat separates the castle from the land and communication was achieved by a wooden bridge. The Venetians built on the ancient battlements and added on and repaired it during both periods that they occupied the castle.
Arts & Culture
30 kilometers from Kalamata, in the western foothills of Mount Ithomi near the present village of Mavrommati, Ancient Messini, one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, spreads over a long stretch.
45 locals recommend
Ancient Town Messini
30 kilometers from Kalamata, in the western foothills of Mount Ithomi near the present village of Mavrommati, Ancient Messini, one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, spreads over a long stretch.
A newly built museum and full of the history of Messinia.
11 locals recommend
Ephorate of Antiquities of Messinia
A newly built museum and full of the history of Messinia.
A magnificent venetian castle. You can also swim next to it. A wonderful experience.
7 locals recommend
Μπούρτζι φρουρείου Μεθώνης
A magnificent venetian castle. You can also swim next to it. A wonderful experience.
In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it sprawls over the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush, green landscape.
95 locals recommend
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it sprawls over the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush, green landscape.