Dotted with olive trees, Kalamata is a famous transportation hub and a major gateway to the surrounding areas like Crete. It is situated to the west of Sparta and has some beautiful beaches located around the Gulf of Messinia. There is much to this place than just the beaches. One of the prominent features is the castle of Kalamata followed by the famous caves at Pyrgos Dyros. The most popular beaches are Kardamili and Stoupa while Cape Tainaron is one of the major attractions. It is also known as the Gates of Hades based on ancient Greek mythology. One of the most historically important places is Olympia, the venue for the first Olympics.
Real estate investments are on the rise in Kalamata especially around the Messinia region. You can find new homes with swimming pool for as less as £75,000/ €107,031.
