Olive Tree House Guidebook
Sightseeing
Megali Mantineia
Our Village with 4 tavernas
Gorge of Ridomo
Olive Tree House is on the side of this walkable gorge where it meets the sea.
The peak of this 2407m (7897 feet) mountain can be seen from the property.
The highest mountain in the UK is 1345m for reference!
9 locals recommend
Taygetos Mountain Peak, Prophet Elias
The peak of this 2407m (7897 feet) mountain can be seen from the property.
The highest mountain in the UK is 1345m for reference!
Village 10 minutes away with a harbour, 3 fish restaurants and a bar right on the seafront
6 locals recommend
Kitries beach
Village 10 minutes away with a harbour, 3 fish restaurants and a bar right on the seafront
Kalamata has a 2km beach front with many bars, restaurants and shops plus a marina and harbour.
13 locals recommend
Kalamata Marina
PosidonosKalamata has a 2km beach front with many bars, restaurants and shops plus a marina and harbour.
Great archeological site like Olympia which but much closer to the Villa. Ideal for a half day trip
Αρχαίο Θέατρο - Theatre
Eparchiaki Odos Chanion-Naou Epikouriou ApollonosGreat archeological site like Olympia which but much closer to the Villa. Ideal for a half day trip
Superb elevated site above Sparta, travel over the Langhada pass from Kalamata for outstanding views on the way.
12 locals recommend
Archaeological Site of Mystras
Superb elevated site above Sparta, travel over the Langhada pass from Kalamata for outstanding views on the way.
Kardamili
South of the villa in the Mani. Unique shops and places to eat.
Just south of Kardamili. Great circular Sandy beach with bars and restaurants.
15 locals recommend
Stoupa Beach
Just south of Kardamili. Great circular Sandy beach with bars and restaurants.
Caves of Diros
In the south Mani near Areopoli. Boat trip in the caves!
Town visible from the villa on the tip of the opposite Peninsular. Must visit castle, town and seafront restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Koroni's Castle
Town visible from the villa on the tip of the opposite Peninsular. Must visit castle, town and seafront restaurants.
Navarino Castle
Great castle and town on the opposite peninsular
Palace of Nestor
Ethniki Odos Kiparissias PilouNear Pylos on the opposite peninsular
On the far side of the opposite peninsular. Superb castle by the sea
47 locals recommend
Methoni Castle
On the far side of the opposite peninsular. Superb castle by the sea
Νιόκαστρο Φρούριο Πύλου
TsamadouGreat castle on the opposite peninsular
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Day trip to the north of the Peleponnese
Mycenae
A day trip to see the famous Lion Gate at Mycenae.
Epidaurus Theatre
Combine in a day trip
to Mycenae
Food scene
Walkable from the villa with spectacular views. Tell the owners, Athanassis and Barbera, that we recommended you go!
The HILL OF SANTOVAS
Walkable from the villa with spectacular views. Tell the owners, Athanassis and Barbera, that we recommended you go!
Authentic Greek Taverna in the centre of our village. Very welcoming with good local village food and spectacular views of the gorge
Speciality of oven baked dishes
Tavern Anavriti
Authentic Greek Taverna in the centre of our village. Very welcoming with good local village food and spectacular views of the gorge
Speciality of oven baked dishes
Sotiris Tavern
Another of the tavernas in our village
Taverna Babis
ΑβίαςTaverna and bar right by the sea at the southern end of Sandova beach
This bar and another two tavernas and a mini market is in Akrogiali village directly below the villa by the sea.
12 locals recommend
Memphis Bar
This bar and another two tavernas and a mini market is in Akrogiali village directly below the villa by the sea.
Touristikó
Great restaurant right on the at Micri Manyiniabeach half way to Kalamata
Kastraki-Meteoro
Sunset bar and restaurant at Verga on the way to Kalamata
Gaitanaros' Tavern
Seafood restaurant right by the sea at Kitries
High quality Italian restaurant now called Tartufo at the Marina in Kalamata
Great beef fillet steak
24 locals recommend
Da Francesco
14 PosidonosHigh quality Italian restaurant now called Tartufo at the Marina in Kalamata
Great beef fillet steak
Limeni
ChiouAnother great restaurant
With a Greek focus at the marina in Kalamata
Notiás
Great restaurant at the Marina for seafood
Skipper's Cafe
Great cafe bar at the marina
Ακτή Καφε - Snack Bar
On Santova Beach below the Villa
Activity
Paragliding from the mountains above Kalamata
Akrogiali Beach
Close beach below the villa with a taverna and mini market
Cosi Beach Bar
Cool beach bar with nearby water sports
Great trips by boat that can pick you up on Sandova beach below the villa
The skipper also has an Eco farm near Kalamata for local food, wine and oil tours and children’s activities
6 locals recommend
Messinia Sailing - My GReen LIFE
Great trips by boat that can pick you up on Sandova beach below the villa
The skipper also has an Eco farm near Kalamata for local food, wine and oil tours and children’s activities
Paragliding Kalamata - Αλεξιπτωτο Πλαγιας Καλαματα
260 NavarinouFor those seeking adventure!
ALFA MARINE BOAT RENTALS
ArtemidosKalamata has a place to hire boats to explore the Messinan Gulf
The Basement Bike Shop
9 NedontosA place that hires Bikes in Kalamata