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    Chelonaki Islet

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    Chelonaki Islet

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Gialova ~1.7Km

    • Pylos ~3.5Km

    • Petrochori ~4.9Km

    • Stenosia ~5.8Km

    • Romanos ~6.1Km

    • Koryfasio ~6.5Km

    • Koukounara ~6.6Km

    • Iklaina ~6.7Km

    In the centre of Navarino Bay, in the harbour of Pylos, there is the rock island of Chelonaki or Chelonisi. The island took its name from its shape, which looks like a turtle (“chelona” in Greek). On Chelonaki, there is a monument dedicated to the British people who got killed during the Naval Battle of Navarino.

    Tourist boats take off from the harbour of Pylos and the Gialova pier, organising daily trips to the small island.

    MYTHS, STORIES & CUSTOMS

    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

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    Gods and oxen...

    Gods and oxen...

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     The Prince Thrasimidis

     The Prince Thrasimidis

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    The House of Nilides

    The House of Nilides

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    Antilohos

    Antilohos

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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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    The story behind the famous Greek Souvlaki

    The story behind the famous Greek Souvlaki

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    ALSO YOU COULD VISIT...

    Petrochori - Divari

    Petrochori - Divari

    BEACHES
    ~2.1Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    UNIQUE LOCATIONS
    ~2.3Km
    Sfakteria Island

    Sfakteria Island

    ISLANDS
    ~2.7Km
    Niokastro

    Niokastro

    CASTLES
    ~3.2Km
    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    MUSEUMS
    ~3.3Km
    Voidokilia

    Voidokilia

    BEACHES
    ~3.4Km
    Palaiokastro

    Palaiokastro

    CASTLES
    ~3.4Km
    Kalamari Waterfall

    Kalamari Waterfall

    WATERFALLS
    ~4.2Km
    Petrochori Beach

    Petrochori Beach

    BEACHES
    ~5.1Km
    Sand dunes

    Sand dunes

    BEACHES
    ~5.2Km
    Stenosia Waterfalls

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    WATERFALLS
    ~5.6Km
    Romanos Beach

    Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~5.8Km
    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    Chrysi Ammos (Golden Sand - Mati)

    BEACHES
    ~8.6Km
    Nestor

    Nestor's Palace

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~9.5Km
    Nestor, The Wise King

    Nestor, The Wise King

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~9.6Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
    • ACTIVITIES
    • CATERING
    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • HEALTH
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • PET CARE
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~1.4 km

    Proti Cruises

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.5 km

    El Greco Restaurant

    BARS
    ~1.5 km

    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~1.5 km

    Gialova's Shop & Go - General Market

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~1.5 km

    Gialova Grill House

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.6 km

    Elia Restaurant

    ACTIVITIES
    ~1.6 km

    COOKING CLASS IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~1.6 km

    Ilaeira - For Presents

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.6 km

    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.6 km

    "To Spitiko" - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.6 km

    Anama Restaurant

    BARS
    ~1.6 km

    Notiωs - Cafe/Bar

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~1.6 km

    La Cucina Italiana - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.6 km

    "Kochyli" (The shell) Restaurant

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~1.6 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    WATER SPORTS
    ~1.7 km

    Costabanana Water Sports

    BEACH BARS
    ~1.7 km

    Lagoon beach bar

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~1.7 km

    Boxaki Coffee @ More

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~1.8 km

    Martin's - Bike Rentals/General Market

    HOTELS
    ~1.9 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~2.1 km

    Bike the Way - Rental Bike & SUP Store

    HOTELS
    ~3.1 km

    Miramare Hotel

    BARS
    ~3.1 km

    Desire Bar

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~3.1 km

    Aetos 

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~3.1 km

    My Transfer - Taxi/Minibus

    RENT A BOAT
    ~3.1 km

    Navarino Speed Boats

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~3.1 km

    FOTIS SEAMAN - MARES - Pylos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~3.1 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~3.1 km

    Fatto con Gusto - Restaurant

    HOTELS
    ~3.1 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~3.2 km

    Krinos

    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~3.2 km

    ROUTES - «WINE CASTLE»

    BAKERIES
    ~3.2 km

    Athanasiou Traditional Bakery since 1904 (Pylos) - Pastry Shop

    FLOWER SHOPS
    ~3.2 km

    Rania's Flower 

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~3.2 km

    Kastro Hotel

    VETERINARIANS
    ~3.2 km

    Veterinary Clinic – Maria Panagopoulou (Pylos)

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~3.2 km

    La Piazza - Pizza House

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~3.2 km

    Deli Coast - Delicatessen

    BARS
    ~3.2 km

    Cupallou - Cafe/Bar

    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~3.2 km

    Deli Coast Services - Yacht Services

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~3.2 km

    Luxor Tours & Transfers

    FUNERAL HOME
    ~3.2 km

    Funeral Home - Andronis Chr. Panayiotis

    SHOPPING
    ~3.2 km

    Kiosk

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~3.2 km

    Convenience / Grocery Store - Cafe 'Bachalogatos'

    CARDIOLOGISTS
    ~3.2 km

     Nikolaos L. Giourtoumas - Specialized Cardiologist

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~3.3 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop

    BOOKSHOPS
    ~3.3 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~3.8 km

    Pylos Conservatory

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~4 km

    AB Food Market - Pylos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.9 km

    "Opos Palia" (Like the old days) Tavern

    RESTAURANTS
    ~5 km

    Ammothines - Restaurant

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~5 km

    Street Art Coffee

    CAMPING SITES
    ~5 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    HOTELS
    ~5 km

    Hotel Navarone

    BEACH BARS
    ~5.1 km

    4 Seas - Beach Bar/Restaurant

    WATER SPORTS
    ~5.1 km

    "4 Splash" Waterpark

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.1 km

    O Giorgos - Restaurant

    Olive Oil
    ~6.6 km

    Messinian Story - Olive Oil

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~6.9 km

    Taxi service 24H - Stavros Tsatoumas - Gialova

    BEACH BARS
    ~8.8 km

    KOA - beach pool bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~9 km

    Grill House 'Dimitris'

    Olive Oil
    ~1.6 km

    Mesiinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ioanna's

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