Kalamata
Greece · PeloponneseGR
City on the Peloponnese in southern 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 37,781
- Coordinates
- 37.039, 22.113
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Elevation
- 21 m
Overview of Kalamata
In Peloponnese, Greece, Kalamata stands out as a low-key town. The population is roughly 37,781. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and sports.
Things to do in Kalamata
Nature in Kalamata
(11)Our data lists Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations as nature options here. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Kalamata's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kalamata
(9)Water Sports lovers get Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kalamata. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Kalamata
(8)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Kalamata's own activity tags.
Culture in Kalamata
(6)Kalamata records Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles, Docks and Museums under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kalamata. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Kalamata
(5)The adventure shortlist for Kalamata: Abseiling, Adventure, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Parachute. All of it is drawn from Kalamata's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Kalamata
(4)Kalamata records Clubs, Events, Festival and Music under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Kalamata's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Kalamata
(2)Under wellness, Kalamata is tagged with Farms and Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kalamata's own activity tags.
Shopping in Kalamata
(1)Shopping lovers get Food. All of it is drawn from Kalamata's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Kalamata
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kalamata's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kalamata
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Peloponnese first, then drive or cycle into Kalamata. The local time zone is Europe/Athens.
Similar destinations
Places near Kalamata that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kalamata known for?
- Kalamata is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and sports, set in Peloponnese, Greece with around 37,781 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kalamata?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations in Kalamata. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kalamata?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Kalamata located?
- Administratively, Kalamata sits in Peloponnese, Greece — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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