Top Activities on the Ground in Kalamata

Hike the Menalon Trail from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana, and discover old hermitages in the Lousios Gorge on this guided, small-group tour. Your guide will take care of logistics, so you just need to concentrate on enjoying the landscape, and hearing stories of the history you’re walking through. You’ll see villages of goldsmiths and watermills, plus the river where Zeus had his first bath.

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.

- A journey to history, culture and nature. - Most of the walking is in shade conditions, which makes it perfect for a summer hike! - The visit of the monasteries is a mystical experience - Experienced guide and first aider

Explore nature in this adventure through the Ridomo Gorge. Start from the Taygeto's ridge that climbs up the hill where the view stretches to the Sadova beach. As you traverse nature you'll witness geologic marvels - stratified rocks, stunning color palette's that are surrounded by stunning greenery. Easy rock climbing offers a great opportunity for kids to try out the activity and the shaded track is perfect in summer.

Climbers of any skill level, from first-timers to experienced mountaineers, will enjoy this half-day outing to the Kardamili climbing site. Overlooking the Messinian Gulf, there are 33 different routes of varying grades and each climb is supervised by a certified instructor. This complete climbing experience includes hotel pickup and drop off in Kalamata, water and snacks, and all equipment necessary.

There’s so much incredible outdoor beauty to explore near Exochori, but it takes local knowledge and experience to know the lesser-known sites that are off the usual tourist trail. With this tour, enjoy the variety of traversing a route that showcases mountains, villages, coastal scenery, and 2,500-year-old stone paths. Along the way, learn about the area’s history and access plenty of striking viewpoints that make great photo opportunities.

Kalamata's surroundings are occupied by a vast olive grove with trees outnumbering the residents of the city. The olive grove is so close and yet so far from the city surrounded by traffic-free cycling routes and beautiful nature. Our guided e-bike tour here is a journey through one of the world’s best olive-producing regions and a sensational adventure exploring a unique lush landscape. Moreover, the electric bikes will allow you to pedal effortlessly so that you can fully enjoy the beauty of the area. Finishing with a richly flavorsome picnic lunch seasoned with some of the finest extra virgin olive oil, this is an e-bike tour that will linger in your memory long after you’ve left the region.

Climb the highest peak in the Peloponnese region on a one or two day guided trip. Begin your climb up Mount Taygetos standing at 2407 meters from the Sparta Shelter. From there, you can select to take the shorter or longer route to the mysterious pyramid shaped mountain. While the walk can be challenging, the views of the entire Messinian Bay below make the effort all worthwhile.

Active travelers will love this small-group day tour to the Gulf of Navarino, a naturally beautiful area with historical significance. Hike to a lookout spot at the top of a hill and be amazed by the sweeping views. Stop at Navarino’s Old Castle, look out for birds at the Yalova wetland, and swim or just chill out at beautiful Divari Beach. This tour will appeal to travelers with various interests.