Kalamata Travel Guide

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Hotels  

Elite Hotel

 2 Reviews and 21 Opinions  If you haven't been to kalamata I believe that this hotel will be a trigger for you! Elite City... 

Restaurants  

Sto Kapaki: The Taverna Alternative

Sto Kapaki: The Taverna Alternative, Kalamata

 psifidoo Says:  This place is an alternative to the usual taverna found in Greece. It lies in the old part of town (the "historic center", the locals call it), it is small, cozy, has a few uncomfortable chairs (but who cares, since most of the chairs in most tavernas are uncomfortable), BUT... 

Nightlife  

Al Bahar: Hookahs and Belly Dancers

Al Bahar: Hookahs and Belly Dancers, Kalamata

 WillAntoniou Says:  Al Bahar is a relatively new club in Kalamata. It has a belly dancer every night, and nice comfortable couches. They also have a huge variety of teas. It's a very nice atmosphere overall, you can dance and meet people, but it's also not very big so you don't feel... 

Transportation  

Buses to Messinia - Kalamata

Buses to Messinia - Kalamata, Kalamata

 greekcypriot Says:  If you are visiting Messinia in the Peloponese, find all the info you need on the thread below.It has been very helpful to me as it includes all means on transport for this destination. 

Athen Bus to Kalamata

Athen Bus to Kalamata, Kalamata

 kerrf Says:  As most flights from the UK go to Athens and not Kalamata, the only public transport to Kalamata is by bus and will be cheaper than renting a car. First you must get a bus from the airport to Athen bus station which takes around 45 mins.The trip from Athens to Kalamata takes... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Traffic has right of way

Traffic has right of way, Kalamata

 kerrf Says:  Don't assume that traffic will stop for you to cross the road, traffic has right of way here.Be careful and always let way to bikes and motorists as the speed at which they travel is a lot faster than what you may be used to. So if you have kids be extra vigilant. 

Tourist Traps  

Olive Traps in Souvenir Shops

Olive Traps in Souvenir Shops, Kalamata

 psifidoo Says:  Kalamata doesn't really have any serious tourist traps...mainly because there aren't that many tourists around and the locals are too worried about scaring off the few that are!BUT, since the locals KNOW that the rest of the world considers The Olive a delicacy... the likes... 

The Place

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The People

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 Home of The Olive - Kalamata is a pleasant modern town with the sea on one side and olive orchards on all other sides. To the north and the east mountain ranges loom up, creating a bowl-like effect that also affects the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I have been invited to join a cooking vacation near Kalamata (Agios Nicholaus) in Greece this August and was wondering if anyone... 

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A: hello I do not have informations for you but I will be in the same place 16-21 August this year and I am very interested to find out more about this cooking vacation..... 

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A Second Home

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 I have been going to Kalamata since I was born. I learned to ride my first bike, and I learned to swim here. Somewhere along the way I made a lot of good friends and now Kalamata is my home away from... 

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Home of The Olive

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 Kalamata is a pleasant modern town with the sea on one side and olive orchards on all other sides. To the north and the east mountain ranges loom up, creating a bowl-like effect that also affects the... 

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Kalamata , Greece

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 Enjoy a cappuccino fredo at the sea front and watch the sun go down. 

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Second Home...

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kalamata. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Kalamata and Surrounding Area

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 This is a temporary section (some info I posted as a reply to a forum!) until I have time to create a proper page. Any questions, please ask. RE: Moving to Analypsi 12km outside Kalamata Posted: Fri... 

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