Touring around Messinia is like travelling back to the most important
phases of Greek history: Homeric cities, Mycenaean tombs, classical temples, ancient theatres, Byzantine churches, Medieval
castles, are only few of the landmarks in this magical trip. Learn more about the culture of Messinia. Whether you are planning a family holiday, a romantic escape for two or a business meeting, Messinia offers a wide
range of accommodation to suit your needs. From campings to self catering rooms to let and from apartment hotels to five-star
resorts, you'll find there is lodging here that suits exactly your needs.
Messinia offers a wide range of landscape; Cross
its watery ways, enjoy the sea breeze, rest under the shadow of its mythical mountains.
Visitors will be astonished by the wealth waiting for them in the form of local cuisine and will surprisingly discover
the fundamental relation between food and enjoyment to the Greek everyday life.
You can visit Messinia yourself or browse these web pages. We hope you will enjoy reading about
accommodation in Messinia: hotels, apartments, rooms, bungalows, villas, self catering cottages and other lodging in the south
Peloponnese. There is also tourist information on historic attractions, adventure activities, walking, hiking, climbing, cycling,
diving, and things to do in the Greek Peloponese.
Quick Facts about Messinia
Area (sq.km): 2.991
Population (2001): 172.825
Population Density: 58 inhab./sq.km
Capital City: Kalamata (airport KLX)
General Hospitals: Kalamata and Kyparissia
Municipalities: 6 (was 29 until July 2010)
1. Dimos
Kalamatas, 2. Dimos Dytikis Manis
3. Dimos Messinis, 4. Dimos Ichalias
5. Dimos Pylou-Nestoros, 6. Dimos Trifylias
