Kalamata Beach

The central point of the port is Teloneiou (Customs Office) Square, where the prominent buildings of the Customs Office and the Port Authority, a complex of eclectic and neoclassical features, are located. The Port Park, the beginning of Aristomenous street and the Municipal Railway Park are situated just behind these buildings. West of the square, in just a few minutes walking distance, one can find the city’s marina, which is a docking place for many boats (private or rented) and the location of many restaurants.

On that same side there are two buildings that remind us of the city’s industrial and commercial past and the time when the port was a nationally significant trade hub bustling with merchants:

• The Autonomous Raisin Organization building, the design of which was based on French examples, was erected at a time when the trade of raisins (currants) was thriving (in the early 20th century).
• The Roller Mills of Messinia “Evangelistria”, which were founded in 1925 and shut down in 1991.

East of the jetty, there is a beach extending for 2.5 km, ideal not only for strolling but also for swimming in its crystal clear waters.

All along the beach line, on the vibrant, full-of-life (especially during the summer months) Navarinou street, one can find traditional but also contemporary dining places. There are also many modernly designed hotels, offering top-quality services that satisfy all clients’ needs, from simple accommodation to hosting large conferences.

Enjoying the sea

Visitors of Kalamata can enjoy a swim anywhere along the city’s coastal zone (Navarinou street), in just a few minutes drive from the city center. Beaches are both sandy and shingle, while the waters are crystal clear.
This is thanks to Kalamata’s wastewater treatment facilities, which ensure that the waters of the Messinian Gulf remain clean, thus upgrading the environment and helping improve life quality. The facilities have been in operation since 1985. Further to their upgrade and extension completed in 2015, the facilities are capable of serving 120,000 residents in a thirty-year perspective.

One can also swim along the coast, east of the city, where the bays of Verga, Almiros, Mikri Mantineia and Kitries are situated within a 20′ drive maximum. These beaches are full of beach bars and clubs, while one can also enjoy exciting water sports (water skiing, windsurfing, etc.).