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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

    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.

     

    TAKES PLACE NEARBY...

    9th April 2023 at 10:00
    ~3.3Km
    Blood donation organised by the Pylos Ladies

    Blood donation organised by the Pylos Ladies' Association

    HAPPENINGS

    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
    ~9.2Km
    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    BEACHES
    ~9.8Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
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    • CATERING
    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • HEALTH
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • PET CARE
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~2.4 km

    ROUTES - «WINE CASTLE»

    RENT A BOAT
    ~2.5 km

    Navarino Speed Boats

    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~2.5 km

    Deli Coast Services - Yacht Services

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~2.5 km

    Kastro Hotel

    BARS
    ~2.5 km

    Desire Bar

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~2.5 km

    Deli Coast - Delicatessen

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~2.5 km

    Aetos 

    HOTELS
    ~2.5 km

    Miramare Hotel

    CARDIOLOGISTS
    ~2.5 km

     Nikolaos L. Giourtoumas - Specialized Cardiologist

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~2.6 km

    Krinos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.6 km

    Fatto con Gusto - Restaurant

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~2.6 km

    Luxor Tours & Transfers

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~2.6 km

    La Piazza - Pizza House

    BARS
    ~2.7 km

    Cupallou - Cafe/Bar

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    Convenience / Grocery Store - Cafe 'Bachalogatos'

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~2.7 km

    My Transfer - Taxi/Minibus

    FUNERAL HOME
    ~2.7 km

    Funeral Home - Andronis Chr. Panayiotis

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.7 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    SHOPPING
    ~2.7 km

    Kiosk

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~2.7 km

    FOTIS SEAMAN - MARES - Pylos

    HOTELS
    ~2.7 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    BAKERIES
    ~2.7 km

    Athanasiou Traditional Bakery since 1904 (Pylos) - Pastry Shop

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop

    FLOWER SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    Rania's Flower 

    BOOKSHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    VETERINARIANS
    ~2.7 km

    Veterinary Clinic – Maria Panagopoulou (Pylos)

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~3 km

    Pylos Conservatory

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~3.1 km

    AB Food Market - Pylos

    WATER SPORTS
    ~4 km

    Costabanana Water Sports

    BEACH BARS
    ~4 km

    Lagoon beach bar

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~4.1 km

    Proti Cruises

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~4.2 km

    Ilaeira - For Presents

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Elia Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    El Greco Restaurant

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~4.2 km

    Gialova Grill House

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "To Spitiko" - Restaurant

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Anama Restaurant

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~4.2 km

    La Cucina Italiana - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Kochyli" (The shell) Restaurant

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~4.2 km

    Gialova's Shop & Go - General Market

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    Notiωs - Cafe/Bar

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.2 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.3 km

    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    ACTIVITIES
    ~4.3 km

    COOKING CLASS IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~4.3 km

    Boxaki Coffee @ More

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~4.4 km

    Martin's - Bike Rentals/General Market

    HOTELS
    ~4.4 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~4.8 km

    Bike the Way - Rental Bike & SUP Store

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines - Restaurant

    CAMPING SITES
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.4 km

    "Opos Palia" (Like the old days) Tavern

    BEACH BARS
    ~6.4 km

    4 Seas - Beach Bar/Restaurant

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Hotel Navarone

    WATER SPORTS
    ~6.4 km

    "4 Splash" Waterpark

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~7.1 km

    Street Art Coffee

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7.8 km

    O Giorgos - Restaurant

    Olive Oil
    ~8.8 km

    Messinian Story - Olive Oil

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~9.6 km

    Taxi service 24H - Stavros Tsatoumas - Gialova

    Olive Oil
    ~4.2 km

    Mesiinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ioanna's

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