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Kalamata, Greece

Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece after Patras, and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. As the capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.

Type City

Why go

  • City on the Peloponnese in southern Greece.
  • Served by Kalamata International Airport (KLX).

History

Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece after Patras, and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. As the capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.

Restaurants & places to go

Mikel
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 83 Αριστομένους, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · mikelcc.gr
Indoor
Gelatiamo
Ice Cream · All selfmade icecream with only natural ingredients. Also Vegan sorts available. Daly changing flavours. · 36 Ψαρών, Καλαμάτα, 24131 · gelatiamo.gr
Indoor
Beihai
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-01:00,19:45-24:00 · 131 Ακρίτα, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · beihai.gr
Indoor
checkeat
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 25 Ναυαρίνου, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · facebook.com
Indoor
Kalamaki
Souvlaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00 · 6 Δαγρέ, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · facebook.com
Indoor
Limeni
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · Ποσειδώνος, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · tolimeni.gr
Indoor
Mamacita Mexican Restaurant Bar
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · facebook.com
Indoor
Mangiona
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-01:00,18:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00 · Σαλαμίνος, Καλαμάτα, 24100 · mangiona.gr
Indoor

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Airports

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 7.4 km to the centre
Kalamata, J, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, All America, easyJet…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Munich, Stockholm, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 7 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (A319) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Stockholm
  • Air Berlin AB (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
  • easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
  • Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319) · 1 route: Munich*
  • Niki HG (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A319) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Amsterdam

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Sparti Airfield (SPJ) 38 km to the centre
Sparti, J, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kalamata Port
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kythira - Kalamata
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor
Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kalamata, Greece
Kalamata, Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kalamata International Airport (KLX). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KLX has direct flights to 7 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Munich, Stockholm, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kalamata Port, 1.3 km); routes include Kythira - Kalamata, Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalamata, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.