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    Sfaktiria  

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    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Pylos ~2.8Km

    • Gialova ~4.3Km

    • Petrochori ~6.5Km

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

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

    HOMER TIMES

    During the Homeric years, the Pylians (under King Nestor’s reigh) 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. Demosthenes, with a brilliant, strategic but risky plan, 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 very tough. 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 battle ground 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 who were 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 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
    Divari

    Divari

    BEACHES
    ~3.8Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    PATHS
    ~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
    The Romanos Beach

    The Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~7.1Km
    Stenosia Waterfalls

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    WATERFALLS
    ~8.1Km
    Methoni

    Methoni's Catacombs

    BYZANTIUM
    ~9.2Km
    Crissi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati )

    Crissi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati )

    BEACHES
    ~9.8Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
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    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.4 km

    50/50

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~2.4 km

    50 / 50 - Coffee, Drinks & More

    HOTELS
    ~2.5 km

    Miramare Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.5 km

    Poseidonia

    BARS
    ~2.5 km

    Desire Bar

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~2.5 km

    Kastro Hotel

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~2.5 km

    Aetos 

    GROCERY STORES
    ~2.6 km

    Krekoukias Grocery Store - Mini Market

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~2.6 km

    La Piazza

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~2.6 km

    Krinos

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop

    BAKERIES
    ~2.7 km

    Athanasiou Traditional Bakery since 1904 - Pylos

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    Convenience / Grocery Store - Cafe 'Bachalogatos'

    BARS
    ~2.7 km

    Cupallou

    BAKERIES
    ~2.7 km

    Bouloulis (Pylos)

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~2.7 km

    My Transfer

    GAS STATIONS
    ~2.7 km

    AVIN, Arvanitis Nikolaos

    BOOKSHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~2.7 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~2.7 km

    Emporonautiliaki Ltd. - Pylos

    SHOPPING
    ~2.7 km

    Kiosk

    HOTELS
    ~2.7 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    HOTELS
    ~3 km

    Philip Hotel

    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

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.2 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Elia Restaurant

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~4.2 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop - Methoni

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    Notiωs

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    The Kohyli (The shell)

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Carne" Restaurant

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~4.2 km

    La Cucina Italiana

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~4.2 km

    Gialova Grill House

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.3 km

    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    ACTIVITIES
    ~4.3 km

    PASTA MAKING & OLIVE OIL TASTING IN MESSINIA

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~4.4 km

    Martin's

    HOTELS
    ~4.4 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~4.4 km

    Krinos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines

    CAMPING SITES
    ~6.3 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    BEACH BARS
    ~6.4 km

    4 Seas

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Hotel Navarone

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7.8 km

    O Giorgos

    Olive Oil
    ~8.6 km

    Messinian Story

    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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