Bourtzi of Methoni Castle

Are you planning your next summer vacation in Messinia in order to enjoy a beautiful, unspoiled and relaxed destination with amazing beaches? Here you can find a guide covering the most beautiful and interest places of the area through the eyes of a local. Messinia is located in the southwest part of Peloponnese and you can access it either by landing in the international airport of Kalamata, capital of Messinia or in Athens and then driving south around 3 hours. This guide is focused on the west part of Messinia and covers the main beauties of the region. It has more than 20 locations to visit within the area like beaches, beach bars, restaurants and historical sites. I would like to mention that in order to be able to visit these places and in general to explore the area, you will need a car. This guide can be used from couples, group of friends and a family! You can scroll the list or open it as an interactive map, so you can easily access it through your phone while you are walking around. You can use it as a first inspiration of your trip. This is a lively guide, so I will keep updating it and it will automatically update for you as well! I hope you will enjoy your stay in the area!

Greece, my favorite European country! The Peloponnese is by far my favorite part of Greece. It is less crowded and a lot cheaper than the famous islands. You can still find many authentic villages and incredible beaches. Visit the most relevant national archeological sites and breathtaking monasteries. It is a great region to go hiking and exploring the many waterfalls. We always rent a car and go on a road trip through the vineyards, olive and orange trees. Here’s my Peloponnese Travel Guide including what you can’t miss when you go there and where to eat and stay.