A beautiful place to be
WELCOME TO HOTEL ESTIA,
a brand new 3* Apart-Hotel,
located in sunny Finikounda.
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pacious Studio &
One bedroom apartments,
fully equipped with kitchenettes,
full bath & free internet.
A PERFECT BASE FOR
TOURING THIS BEAUTIFUL
AREA OF THE PELOPONNESE.
Explore countless beaches,
visit archaeological sites or
simply relax on the hotel’s Roof
Terrace and soak in the sweeping
views out to the Ionian sea.
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processions on 23
March, when Kalamata
celebrates the
beginning of the Greek
War of Independence
in 1821. Locals claim
Greece’s road to
freedom began in
Kalamata, so
Independence Day is
celebrated two days
earlier here than in the
rest of Greece.
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Sweet stay
Katikies Manis, in the
pretty, peaceful village
of Kardamili, half an
hour’s drive south
from Kalamata, is an
enclave of gorgeous
villa suites set among
olive groves. You can
walk straight into the
sea from the
landscaped gardens
and grill your dinner
on the outdoor BBQ.
Pale natural stone and
white linen are the
design keynotes, and
facilities include wi-fi,
air conditioning and
mini-kitchen.
katikiesmanis.com
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Buy this
Kalamata was once
known for locally
woven silk scarves,
but they’re hard to find
these days. It’s also
famed for its huge
earthenware olive oil
jars, but they’re a bit
bulky to bring back, so
the favourite must be
pasteli
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the honey and
sesame-seed snacks
that are Kalamata’s
other famous export.
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Photo op
The magical Venetian
sea castle at Methoni,
an hour’s drive east
from the city centre, is
one of the area’s most
picturesque spots.
messinia-guide.gr
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NEWROUTE
Book now for
flights to Kalamata
from 6 July 2013
