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Kalamata is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf. Located near the ancient city of Pharai mentioned by Homer. The 2001 census recorded 57,620 inhabitants. Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and the silk kerchief; of succulent dark olives, honey-eyed figs and the honey-covered sesame sweet called pasteli.

The city can be reached other Greek cities by bus and train. Furthermore, the city has an international airport and an important harbour. Ferries are available to places such as the Greek island of Kythira. The Messenian Gulf where Kalamata is located has various long beaches. The Taygetus is located about 4 km E of Kalamata and GR-82 Kalamata - Sparta highway runs through the ranges. Olives and olive oil are important products that are exported from Kalamata. Kalamata has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a post office, and squares (plateia). The newly established University of Peloponnese has a campus in Kalamata, where the history, literature, religion and philosophy departments are located. The Kalamata campus of the university also provides free Greek lessons to expatriate Greeks.


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  • Classical Filoxenia Hotel

    Located in Kalamata, Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece

    Classical Filoxenia Hotel

    Welcome to the Classical Filoxenia Hotel in Kalamata - A magical escape On the edge of Kalamata town, under the magnificent mountain Taygetos, on the Messinian Gulf with its crystal clear azure-blue waters and 300 meters of smooth pebble beach, nestles F...

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