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    Sfakteria Island

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    • Sfakteria Island
    • Sfakteria Island

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Pylos ~2.8Km

    • Gialova ~4.3Km

    • Petrochori ~6.5Km

    • Mesochori ~6.9Km

    It is the long, rocky island lying in front of the natural harbour of Pylos, and it acts as a breakwater.

    Its strategic location in one of the largest natural harbours in Greece is the reason why Sfakteria Island is associated with several historical events in the region, such as war conflicts, from the ancient years to the Ottoman domination.

    HOMERIC TIMES

    During the Homeric years, the Pylians (under King Nestor’s reign) fortified the north end of the rocky isle with a fortress. The reason was their participation in the Trojan War and the fear of possible retaliation.

    CLASSICAL TIMES

    In 424 BC, the Peloponnesian War was going through its seventh year. With a brilliant, strategic, but risky plan, Demosthenes managed to exclude a large part of the Spartan army on the Sfakteria Island. The Spartans negotiated a truce, but the terms of the Athenians were callous. The negotiations fell through, and the island became the place of the Spartan massacre.

    REVOLUTION 1821

    Two years before the naval battle of Navarino, Sfaktiria became a battleground between the Turkish-Egyptians on the one hand and the Greeks and Philhellenes on the other. On 16th April 1825, Ibrahim came against a thousand Greeks and foreigners defending the island. The battle was uneven, and Ibrahim prevailed by killing most of them while very few managed to escape.

    Thus, Ibrahim established his dominance in the region, at least until October 20th and the Navarino Naval Battle, when he was defeated by the smallest but more experienced fleet of allies.

    TODAY

    At the northern end of Sfaktiria, there is a beach of sand that you can reach from the inland as the waters are shallow.

    You can also reach the island by boat from Pylos and Gialova and visit the heroes' memorials dedicated to the victims of the battles.

     

    MYTHS AND STORIES

    Gods and oxen...

    Gods and oxen...

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    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

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     The Prince Thrasimidis

     The Prince Thrasimidis

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    The Naval battle of Navarino

    The Naval battle of Navarino

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    When the Athenians defeated the Spartans

    When the Athenians defeated the Spartans

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    ALSO YOU COULD VISIT...

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    MUSEUMS
    ~2.3Km
    Niokastro

    Niokastro

    CASTLES
    ~2.4Km
    Chelonaki Islet

    Chelonaki Islet

    ISLANDS
    ~2.7Km
    Petrochori - Divari

    Petrochori - Divari

    BEACHES
    ~3.8Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    UNIQUE LOCATIONS
    ~3.9Km
    Palaiokastro

    Palaiokastro

    CASTLES
    ~4.1Km
    Voidokilia

    Voidokilia

    BEACHES
    ~4.6Km
    Petrochori Beach

    Petrochori Beach

    BEACHES
    ~6.3Km
    Sand dunes

    Sand dunes

    BEACHES
    ~6.5Km
    Kalamari Waterfall

    Kalamari Waterfall

    WATERFALLS
    ~6.7Km
    Romanos Beach

    Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~7.1Km
    Stenosia Waterfalls

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    WATERFALLS
    ~8.1Km
    Agios Onofrios’ Catacombs in Methoni

    Agios Onofrios’ Catacombs in Methoni

    BYZANTIUM
    ~9.5Km
    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    BEACHES
    ~9.8Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

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    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    • WELLNESS
    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~2.4 km

    ROUTES - «WINE CASTLE»

    RENT A BOAT
    ~2.5 km

    Dennis Boat Pylos-Boat Excursions

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~2.5 km

    Deli Coast - Delicatessen

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~2.5 km

    Deli Coast Services - Yacht Services

    CARDIOLOGISTS
    ~2.5 km

     Nikolaos L. Giourtoumas - Specialized Cardiologist

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.6 km

    Kokoras (Fatto con Gusto) - Restaurant

    RENT A BOAT
    ~2.6 km

    Easy Wave-Boat Rentals & Charters

    MINI BUSES
    ~2.6 km

    Luxor Tours & Transfers

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~2.6 km

    Krinos

    BRUNCH
    ~2.6 km

    NOJA Cafe

    SAILING - SEA TOURS
    ~2.6 km

    Proti Cruises

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.7 km

    Sto Steno-Restaurant

    BOOKSTORES-TOY STORES
    ~2.7 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    SHOPPING
    ~2.7 km

    Kiosk

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~2.7 km

    FOTIS SEAMAN - MARES - Pylos

    HOTELS
    ~2.7 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    MINI BUSES
    ~2.7 km

    My Transfer - Taxi/Minibus

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.7 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    BEAUTY PARLORS
    ~2.7 km

    Luxury Beauty Studio

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~3 km

    Pylos Conservatory

    PROF. EVENT AUDIO-LIGHTING SYSTEMS RENTALS
    ~3 km

    2SenseEvents-Professional audio-visual & lighting system rentals

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~3.1 km

    AB Food Market - Pylos

    BEACH BARS
    ~4 km

    Lagoon beach bar

    GELATERIA
    ~4.2 km

    Solo Gelato - Ice Cream Makers

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~4.2 km

    Green & Blu Gialova-Shopping for all kinds of products

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~4.2 km

    La Cucina Italiana - Restaurant

    APPETISERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.2 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Kochyli" (The shell) Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Spitiko Concept" - Restaurant

    ACTIVITIES
    ~4.3 km

    COOKING CLASS IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~4.3 km

    Maramou Coffee Street & More

    HOTELS
    ~4.4 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines - Restaurant

    CAMPING SITES
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    BEACH BARS
    ~6.4 km

    4 Seas - Beach Bar/Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.4 km

    "Opos Palia" (Like the old days) Tavern

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Hotel Navarone

    BRUNCH
    ~6.4 km

    Fortino Cafe

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.9 km

    PURNARI-Restaurant

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~7.7 km

     "AGROS" Guesthouse

    Olive Oil
    ~7.7 km

    EVONYMON Olive Oil & Herbs

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7.8 km

    O Giorgos - Restaurant

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~9.6 km

    Taxi service 24H - Stavros Tsatoumas - Iklaina

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