The prefecture of Messinia is a magnificent landscape that pulses with natural beauties, attracting visitors from all over the world to spend their vacations. At the same time, the archaeological sites that embellish the superb scenery shall definitely amaze you, rendering your holidays an unforgettable experience.

The prefecture of Messinia is ocated at the southwestern part of Peloponnese and it borders with the prefecture of Laconia on the east and the prefectures of Arcadia and Elia on the north.

BY AIRPLANE:
From the Athens airport at Spata there are flights for Kalamata all through the year. The duration of the flight is 50 minutes. The airport is located at a distance of 8 km from Kalamata.

Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22724
Airport of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 69442

BY TRAIN:
From Piraeus - Athens there are train itineraries for Kalamata, via Patra - Pyrgos or via Argos - Tripoli, all through the year. Kalamata is also connected with Argolida, Arcadia, Ahaia, Elia, Korinthia and Attica.

Information:
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 95006

BY BUS:
From Athens there are bus itineraries to Kalamata, Messini, Koroni, Pylos, Filiatra, Gargaliani and Kyparissia, via Tripoli. Kalamata is also connected with Areopoli, Sparta and Pyrgos.

Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5134293
Bus station of Kalamata: +30 (27210) 22851

Climate may vary, in the lowlands, temperatures are a bit warmer than Athens.

Snow is not common during winter months except for the mountains expecially the Taygetus. Rain and clouds are common inland.