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The Polylimnio Waterfalls
One of the many natural treasures of Messinia is the Polylimni Falls. You will find them 30 km from Kalamata in the area of Gialova. It is a complex of many lakes that, due to the uneven terrain, create lakes and waterfalls. Walk on the specially designed path between the trees and on wooden bridges and experience the beautiful landscape with small lakes and waterfalls up close.
The lakes are 15 in number and yes, you can swim in their cool waters. One of them, Mavri Limni (black lake), due to the mountain mass that rises near it is dark all day and according to legends of the past it is inhabited by fairies. At the end of the route you will meet the largest lake of the complex where the waterfalls end. The more daring usually indulge in spectacular dives from the surrounding rocks. Polylimnion is an ideal destination for you and your good company of nature lovers!
The Lagoon for the unique landscape of beauty
You're going to Lagoon of Gialova because it is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and is the southernmost migratory station of the migratory birds of the Balkans from and to Africa. It is located 7 kilometers north of Pylos, between Gialova and the bay of “Boidokoilia”, on an area of 6,000 acres.
The Lagoon of Gialova is also known as Divari from the Latin word vivarium, which means "fish farm", with the greatest depth not exceeding 4 meters. You will see 254 species of birds such as herons, cormorants, cranes, seagulls, flamingos, ospreys, golden eagles and other waterfowl. It is also home to the rarest species in all of Europe, the African chameleon, which is considered endangered.
The Paleokastro and Voidokoilia
Voidokoilia is definitely the most popular beach in Messinia, while it is considered one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Like a water theater, it consists of a bay in the shape of the letter omega with a fine sandy beach, which encloses the crystal clear blue-green waters. This beach has been designated as a "Place of Special Natural Beauty".
Above the beach you will find Nestora's cave, while directly above is Paleokastro with its addictive view. You don't stop looking. To the right of the bay is the tomb of Thrasymides, son of King Nestor. One of the best hiking routes starts from Voidokoilia Nestoros Palace, 13 minutes distance 10.6 km.
The Palace of Nestor
The Palace of Nestor or Palace of Nestor is a central palace of the Late Hellenic Period, surrounded by a fortified enclosure. It was a two-floor building that included storage areas, laboratories, baths, skylights, reception areas and a central drainage system and is located on the elongated hill of Epano Egliano Up Εγκλιανού.
This is the most well preserved mycenaean palace discovered. During the excavation, the 1939, were also identified approximately 1,000 signs of linear B. Also discovered a lot of art objects dating from the 1300 p.X..
The beach of Romanos
The beach Romanos is located next to the village of the same name in western Messinia. It is a long beach overlooking the Ionian Sea with fine sand. In essence, these are many small beaches, one next to the other.
Since much of the beach is unspoiled and calmer, it is worth taking a walk for a pleasant break from everyday life with a view of the limestone and the vastness.
The Castle of Pylos, aka Niokastro
Αn Ottoman castle located at the edge of Pylos and overlooking the south side of Navarino bay and the Ionian Sea.
After the victory of the allied forces (Russian, English and French fleets) against the Ottoman forces in 1827, a naval battle that largely judged the future of the Greek revolution, construction began on the site of what is now the modern city of Pylos.
Pylos itself, in the first years of its life, after 1828, was referred to as Niokastro.
Golf Courses
The Dunes Course, Navarino Dunes, Costa Navarino
7.9 KM / 12 MINUTES (from Art Studios Gialova)
Each of the 18 holes has multiple sets of tees to allow players to select the course length that best suits their game.
The Bay Course at Navarino Bay
2.6 KM / 4 MINUTES (from Art Studios Gialova)
On The Bay Course’s golfers play from elevated tees and pursue their drives into and through box canyons as the course switches inland from the sea.
The Hills Course at Navarino Hills
5.7 KM / 9 MINUTES (from Art Studios Gialova)
The Hills Course, play to par 72 and measures 6,280m in length.
Named as the ‘World’s Best New Golf Development’ at the 2020 World Golf Awards, Navarino Hills is one of Europe’s newest golf destination. It is home to the first International Olympic Academy Golf Course in the world.
It is Situated in area over 125 hectares overlooking the historic Bay of Navarino and the Ionian Sea.
International Olympic Academy Golf Course
World’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course at Costa Navarino
7.9 KM / 13 MINUTES (from Art Studios Gialova)
The International Olympic Academy Golf Course measures 6,366m in length.
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