Messinia ((el)Μεσσηνία) | |
Voidokilia beach north of Pylos | |
Information | |
Country | Greece |
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Region | Peloponnese |
Regional capital | Kalamata |
Sea | Ionian |
Area | 2 991 km² |
Population | 159 954 hab. (2011) |
Density | 53,48 inhab./km² |
Postal code | 24x xx |
Spindle | UTC 02:00, UTC 03:00 |
Location | |
The Messinia is a region of Peloponnese.
Understand
Regions
Cities
- 1 Kalamata – Industrial port and regional capital
- 2 Kyparissia
- 3 Pylos – Small town on the bay of Navarin which was the scene of the battle which took place, the between the Egyptian-Ottoman fleet and a Franco-Anglo-Russian fleet. About ten kilometers from the city, there is a Mycenaean palace known as the Palace of Nestor.
- 4 Methóni – Former possession of the Venetians as evidenced by the castle and its imposing fortifications behind a beautiful beach.
- 5 Koroni (Κορώνη)
- 6 Petalidi (Πεταλίδι) (North)
Other destinations
- 1 Messene – Ruins of the ancient city founded by the Helots after their liberation from slavery imposed by the Spartans.
- 2 Voidokilia – Beach located north of Pylos and renowned for its beauty.