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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Greek
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Population: Approximately 54,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring and early autumn to avoid the summer heat and crowds.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Greece visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. For longer stays or other nationalities, a Schengen visa or Greek national visa may be required. Visa on arrival is generally not available. Electronic visa (e-visa) options are limited; travelers should check with Greek consulates or official government websites before travel.
About Kalamata
Kalamata is a vibrant coastal city located in the Peloponnese region of Greece, renowned for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and warm Mediterranean climate. It offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern amenities, making it a captivating destination for travelers. The city is famous for its olives and olive oil, which are integral to the local economy and cuisine. Visitors are drawn to Kalamata’s charming old town with traditional architecture, lively markets, and beautiful beaches along the Messinian Gulf. The nearby Taygetos mountains provide opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures, while the city itself hosts numerous festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Kalamata’s welcoming atmosphere, combined with its historical sites, delicious cuisine, and scenic landscapes, makes it an ideal spot for tourists seeking both relaxation and authentic Greek experiences.
Top Attractions
1. Kalamata Castle – A historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and coastline, rich in medieval history. 2. Archaeological Museum of Messenia – Showcases artifacts from the region’s ancient past, including Mycenaean and Classical periods. 3. Church of Ypapanti – A beautiful Byzantine church known for its impressive architecture and religious significance. 4. Kalamata Beach – A long sandy beach perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and watersports. 5. Municipal Railway Park – A unique open-air museum featuring vintage trains and railway memorabilia.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Kalamata can enjoy hiking in the nearby Taygetos mountains, exploring ancient ruins, and cycling along scenic coastal routes. Water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sailing are popular on the city’s beaches. Cultural experiences include attending local festivals, visiting traditional markets, and participating in olive oil tasting tours. The city also offers lively nightlife with tavernas, cafes, and bars where visitors can enjoy live Greek music.
Kalamata Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Peloponnese
- Duration Range: Visitors to Kalamata can enjoy hiking in the nearby Taygetos mountains, exploring ancient ruins, and cycling along scenic coastal routes. Water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sailing are popular on the city’s beaches. Cultural experiences include attending local festivals, visiting traditional markets, and participating in olive oil tasting tours. The city also offers lively nightlife with tavernas, cafes, and bars where visitors can enjoy live Greek music.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring and early autumn to avoid the summer heat and crowds. Pack light clothing, comfortable shoes for walking, and sun protection. Respect local customs such as greeting with a friendly "Kalimera" (good morning) and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Kalamata is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or remote areas.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $250
67 Available Tour Excursions in Kalamata
Once in a lifetime experience! Try your vertical steps at the climbing site of Kardamili. Live the experience on a half-day tour even as a first time climber. Climbing for all grades and ages with a spectacular view of the Messinian Gulf.
Price: $100.48
Duration: 3 hours
An experience designed for olive oil and nature lovers who have a passion for olive oil, nature, tradition and traditional Greek gastronomy! Along with our professional and certified expert, you’ll discover the key aromas, flavours & tastes and will learn which olive-oil variety to pair with your favourite food. Everything that you need to know about this gift from the nature, you will learn it along with people who have a great passion and love about olive trees and olive oil! Light or Full lunch (optional, upon request and at an extra charge) If you wish to conclude your olive oil experience with a delicious light or full lunch, full of Messinian flavours, in one of the most welcoming family restaurants in the heart of Kalamata’s historic centre, just let us know and we can arrange it for you! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!
Price: $141.85
Duration: 3 hours
Just 50 minutes away from the city of Kalamata is located the most important jewel of south Greece! The gulf of Navarino, the most important site of the Greek modern history. Hike to the top of the hill and admire the breathtaking view of the legendary gulf, the wetland of Yalova with the rare species of animals and the old Navarino castle. Enjoy your fresh fruits while the experienced guide will inform you about the historical interests of the area. Swim at one of the most famous beaches of Peloponnese. Afterwards wonderful dishes will be served to you in a Greek elegant tavern right next to the sea coast.
Price: $115.85
Duration: 6 hours
You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas. Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain. You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats. You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil taster and enjoy exquisite local wines through a short wine tasting along with our oenologist, Mr. Giannis! A light yet filling lunch will conclude your gastronomic experience and spoil your senses, in one of the cosiest restaurants in the heart of the city. We assure you won't have to worry about dinner by the end of this experience!
Price: $189.14
Duration: 4 hours
We organize private day cruises up to 6 people. Our philosophy is simple: Personal & Quality Services. Our experienced team love what they do, are passionate about the underwater world and sharing their love of the sea with others. With years of dive - snorkeling and experience in the local area, they have many tricks up their sleeve,so our team will guide you all the way, making sure that you feel 100% comfortable and confident in the water. With us you will enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water of Messinian Mani. A day with us, will grant you the best memories ever !
Price: $648.98
Duration: 4 hours
Don't miss the opportunity! Live the rock climbing experience at the famous climbing park of Lagada on this half-day trip. No matter if you have never tried it before. Routes for all levels available.
Price: $112.30
Duration: 6 hours
The highest peak of the Peloponnese is on Taygetos at 2407 meters. You can choose between one day trip or two-day trip. We will escort you from the Sparta shelter either for the shorter route or the longer. Starting from the Maganiari spring at 980 meters, where the longer route begins, and on the way to the shelter, by a marked path, we will come across rich fauna and flora which you'll have the chance to photograph. For the shorter route we'll start right outside the shelter, though the mountain's rich flora won't accompany us much longer as the vegetation gradually decreases and the slope into a new rocky environment increases. From the shelter, at the Varvara spot at 1,550 meters, we leave the Laconian side of Taygetos behind us and three hours later, climbing the last few meters of the mysterious 'pyramid' we will meet the roofless chapel of the Prophet Elija. The view of the entire Messinian bay will lie before us.
Price: $165.50
Duration: 12 hours
- Small groups - Ideal for summer time as the walk is in shade - Great fun for kids with some rock climbing - A little visited destination with a spectacular scenery - Trekking in a truly unique and photogenic landscape - An authentic and rewarding trek - Experienced guide and first aider
Price: $117.03
Duration: 4 hours
Taste your way through a selected route in Kalamata. During this 3 hours tour, we will visit the most charming side of Kalamata while popping in and out of selected family shops learning about tastes and traditions of our city. Our local guides are excellent storytellers and they will transport you through time and the history of food. Small samples of regional traditional food and light lunch are included in our tour while you explore non-touristic parts of Kalamata. Spend 3 hours collecting memories and experiences! This tour is provided in English and French (upon request).
Price: $85.11
Duration: 3 hours
The waterfall is fantastic along with its clear and cool water where we get the chance to have a refreshing dip. The place is quiet, away from the masses and full of vegetation.
Price: $88.66
Duration: 4-6 hours
Kardamyli is nestled between tranquil blue bays, dark cypresses and a sea of olive trees in south Peloponnese. On one side of the horizon is the calm Gulf of Messinia, on the other, the imposing presence of Mt Taygetos. Our SUP & Snorkel trip here is a super fun experience suitable everybody, combining Paddleboarding and Snorkeling along the beautiful cliff-lined coast of the Mani.
Price: $91.02
Duration: 4 hours
So close to the city of Kalamata, but still in the heart of Mountain Taygetos. Hike 11km at the most beautiful and adventurous gorge of Peloponnese. Walk narrow passages at the cobbled path. Enjoy your excursion by the safety guidance of a professional mountain guide with knowledge also on local history. Ridomo gorge, starts from very deep of the heart of mountain Taygetos and after 25 km leads to the beach of Santοva near the city of Kalamata. The gorgeous gorge is a real geological phenomenon. Throughout its length is very easy to observe the uniqueness of its morphology, as well as the unique aesthetic value and practicality of its cobbled roads. It last 5 hours and the maximum number of hikers cannot be more than 15 people.
Price: $94.57
Duration: 5 hours
In the western part of Messinia where the Ionian sea embraces the shore of Peloponnese, we hike the hill of Palaiokastro, the famous beach of Voidokilia and the lagoon of Yalova the southernmost station of migratory birds between Europe and Africa. The area being integrated into the environmental program natura 2000 is the largest wetland in southern Greece and offers shelter to wild migrating birds, which we may have the opportunity to observe. Here lives the endangered African chameleon while numerous birds such as herons, kestrels, aegean seagulls, flamingos, ospreys, royal eagles and other migratory and endemic birds take shelter at this hospitable and safe environment.
Price: $74.66
Duration: 4 hours
Gialova lagoon in south Peloponnese is one of the most important wetlands and the southernmost one not only in Greece but Europe hosting numerous species of endemic and migratory birds. Within short distance from Pylos and the legendary Nestor Palace, the lagoon is also near the famous omega shape beach of Voidokilia. A unique place due to its evergreen charm and ecosystem the area attracts naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.
Price: $100.48
Duration: 4 hours
It is the highest mountain range in the Peloponnesian peninsula in Southern Greece. Taygetos is 2.407m above sea level, 110 km long and 50 km wide. The playground and training area for the ancient legendary Spartans, full of mysteries and living legends. Grab the opportunity and meet god’s Apollo Mountain accompanied by the Spartan mountain guide and head of “Climb Up Outdoor Activities” . Live it! Smell it! Taste it!
Price: $265.97
Duration: 48 hours
Enjoy a unique rafting experience in two of the most beautiful rivers of Greece. River Lousios after running 5 kilometers through its gorge falls into river Alfios. Then the water follows its natural way to the Ionian Sea. According to Greek mythology Alfios flows through the Ionian sea reaching to Sicily. The variations in the scenery, the lush vegetation and the impressive rock formations give us a clear view of the natural environment of the river that can be explored only by rafting descents.
Price: $97.00
Duration: 4 hours
Small groups - Cycling with a spectacular view from Taygetus mountain all the way down to the coast - Incredible breakfast next to spring water and wonderfully friendly locals - A highly adjustable, well supported ride for both experienced and inexperienced riders
Price: $176.13
Duration: 5 hours
Make your own bread from scratch along with a Greek mum and bake it in a traditional wooden fired oven. Smell the unbeatable aroma of the freshly baked bread and enjoy it with your lunch! There is also the possibility, instead of bread to make another Greek pastry delicacy like a Greek seasonal pita (pie)! The traditional Greek mum will show you how to make Greek appetizers and food like gemista (stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and fresh herbs), or tyropita (cheese pie), beef, lamb or pork cooked in the stone fired oven, along with Greek salad or other seasonal recipes using the freshest of ingredients and of course there are plenty food choices also for vegetarians and vegans. At the end you will enjoy a full, delicious lunch with everything you made during the Cooking class!
Price: $342.81
Duration: 3 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Kalamata’s cuisine is deeply influenced by its olive production, with olive oil playing a central role in most dishes. Signature foods include olives, olive oil, fresh seafood, grilled meats, and traditional Greek salads. Local specialties include "Kalamata olives," "boureki" (a savory pie with zucchini and cheese), and "kalamari" (fried squid). Dining customs emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients and sharing meals with family and friends. Noteworthy restaurants include "To Steki tou Thanasi" for authentic Greek flavors and "Oinomageiremata" for a modern twist on traditional dishes.
Getting Around
Kalamata is accessible via Kalamata International Airport, with flights connecting to Athens and some European cities. The city is also reachable by bus and car from other parts of Greece. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, with walking being convenient in the compact city center. Renting a car is recommended for exploring surrounding areas. Transportation costs are generally affordable, with taxis and buses offering reasonable fares.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring and early autumn to avoid the summer heat and crowds. Pack light clothing, comfortable shoes for walking, and sun protection. Respect local customs such as greeting with a friendly "Kalimera" (good morning) and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Kalamata is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or remote areas.
Culture & Customs
Kalamata’s culture is rooted in Greek Orthodox traditions, with religious festivals like Easter and the Feast of the Assumption celebrated enthusiastically. Social customs include warm hospitality, family-centered gatherings, and lively music and dance events. Visitors should be polite and patient, especially in markets and small shops. It is customary to remove shoes when entering someone’s home. The city hosts the Kalamata Dance Festival annually, attracting international performers and audiences.
