Blog - Kalamata Tours

History of Kalamata and area

Kalamata is the city of southwestern Peloponnese and the capital of Messinia. It is the second largest city in the Peloponnese after Patras and it is 255 km away from Athens, the capital of Greece. The city lies along the Nedon river at the head of the Messenian Gulf and it is believed that Kalamata is one of the most charismatic cities due to its geographical position and its mild Mediterranean climate, which makes the city an administrative, commercial and financial center.

June 28, 2018 manager History

Our favourites!

Kalamata is a very interesting city with so many things to do and places to visit.

Take your time to enjoy the sights but also to sample what we believe is among the best food in Greece. One of our friends here in Kalamata expressed it correctly: Kalamata is the culinary capital of Greece! And we could not agree more. During our active time here in the city we have eaten in many many restaurants although we do have our favourites!!!

When a quick souvlaki is needed we always go to Ladolemono in the old historical part. When our friends and family are visiting we take them to Thiasos which caters from a simple ouzo with meze to traditional dishes. Of course, there are so many restaurants and taverns that are worth mentioning, that we loose count! You can find more information on the bottom of this blog.

So, have you ever wondered how a regular Kalamatian person spends their days during the hot summer? When on vacation, the daily routine is almost the same: wake up, eat a small breakfast, go to the beach, eat lunch with the family – almost always homecooked meals – sleep for a couple of hours, afternoon coffee with friends or an afternoon swim, and the obligatory evening exodus. I think that this is similar to almost any part of Greece.

We do have our favourite coffee spots as well. Check below for our suggestions!

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Traditional food recipes of Kalamata city

Kalamata, that at the time of Homer was called Fares is a town in the southwestern Peloponnese, the capital of the prefecture of Messinia and a port of southern mainland of Greece. Kalamata has a population of 54,100 inhabitants, while the Municipality of Kalamata has a population of 69,849 inhabitants, according to the 2011 Census. The city is built at the foot of mount “Kalythi” (the edge of Taygetos) in the heart of the Messinian Gulf. It is 223 km from Athens, 215 km from Patras and 715 km from Thessaloniki. It has a temperate Mediterranean climate, with warm winter and mild summers. Every day, more than 50,000 people are coming and working in the wider urban center of Kalamata from nearby towns.

June 28, 2018 manager Recipes

A few words…

When it comes to vacation, Kalamata is one of the hidden gems of Greece with many families choosing the city as a holiday destination all year long and especially in the summer. Kalamata is the second largest populated city of the region in southern Greece and also the capital and central port of Messinia.

June 28, 2018 manager Family Vacation