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    Kalogria Beach 

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    • Kalogria Beach 
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    Highlights

    • Try to stay up till  late as here the sunset is one of the most dreamy in Messinia.

    Kalogria beach is 6.5 kilometres from Kardamyli and 40 kilometres from Kalamata. It is the most famous and busiest beach in West Mani. The characteristic of the beach is its clear blue, shallow (yet cold) waters with the underwater springs with Taygetus water that always keep it clean. On the organised beach with fine white sand, the visitor can find taverns and bars, while there is the possibility for water sports, as well as the rental of sea bikes and canoes.

    Nikos Kazantzakis and Alexis Zorbas lived on the beach of Kalogria for two years (1917-1919), where the former wrote the excellent novel "Life and State of Alexis Zorbas". For this reason, the beach is also known as "Zorba's beach". At its northern end is the house where the two men lived, while at its southern end, "the cave of Kazantzakis" stands out, where the writer found refuge to read and write. The visitor can reach the cave either by swimming or by boat.

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Stoupa ~0.5Km

    • Lefktro ~1Km

    • Neochori ~2.7Km

    • Proastio ~3.1Km

    • Agios Nikolaos ~3.4Km

    • Kalamitsi ~3.6Km

    • Pyrgos ~3.8Km

    • Petrovouni ~4.6Km

    • Lakkos ~4.6Km

    • Kardamyli ( Kardamili  ) ~4.7Km

    • Kato Riglia ~4.7Km

    • Ano (Upper) Riglia ~5Km

    • Agia Sophia ~5.1Km

    • Saint Dimitrios / Agios Dimitrios ~5.5Km

    • Exochori ~5.7Km

    • Eleochori ~5.9Km

    • Driopi ~5.9Km

    • Kalyves ~6Km

    • Chora Exochoriou ~6.1Km

    • Kotroni ~6.3Km

    • Katafygio ~6.9Km

    • Pigi ~7Km

    • Zacharia ~7Km

    • Pedino ~7Km

    • Giatreika ~7.1Km

    • Platsa ~7.4Km

    • Tseria ~7.4Km

    • LEPTINI ~7.4Km

    • Karyovouni ~7.5Km

    • Prosilio ~7.5Km

    MYTHS, STORIES & CUSTOMS

    Tyndareus, father of Helen of Troy

    Tyndareus, father of Helen of Troy

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    Alexis Zorbas, (his real name being George)

    Alexis Zorbas, (his real name being George)

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    Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor and Mani.

    Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor and Mani.

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    Looking for... boys!

    Looking for... boys!

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    The costume of Mani

    The costume of Mani

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    Stoupa's secret seaside

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    BEACHES
    ~0.9Km
    Foneas Beach

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    BEACHES
    ~2.1Km
    Noupantis Gorge 

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    PATHS
    ~3.9Km
    Merope Islet  

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    ISLANDS
    ~4Km
    Pantazis Beach

    Pantazis Beach

    BEACHES
    ~4.8Km
    Agios Petros

    Agios Petros' Church

    BYZANTIUM
    ~4.9Km
    Saint Spyridon

    Saint Spyridon's Church

    BYZANTIUM
    ~5Km
    Dioskouros Brothers

    Dioskouros Brothers' Tombs

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~5Km
    Mourtzinos

    Mourtzinos' Tower

    MUSEUMS
    ~5Km
    "Androuvista" Historical and Folklore Museum 

    "Androuvista" Historical and Folklore Museum 

    MUSEUMS
    ~5.6Km
    Ritsa Beach

    Ritsa Beach

    BEACHES
    ~5.7Km
    Katafygi

    Katafygi

    BEACHES
    ~6.3Km
    Vyros Gorge

    Vyros Gorge

    PATHS
    ~6.3Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
    • ACTIVITIES
    • CATERING
    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.1 km

    Kalogria Restaurant

    DIVING
    ~0.1 km

    Dive Code - Diving School

    HOTELS
    ~0.2 km

    Theano Hotel Stoupa

    HOTELS
    ~0.3 km

    Hotel Aphrodite Stoupa

    HOTELS
    ~0.3 km

    LinariVillas

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.4 km

    "Theano's Courtyard" Restaurant

    REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
    ~0.4 km

    Mani Homes - Real Estate Agency

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.4 km

    Angelica's Home - Restaurant

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~0.5 km

    Parrot (Stoupa) - Beachwear/Clothing/Jewelry/Gifts

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~0.5 km

    Kapouleas Cruises

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.5 km

    Artemis Apartments

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.6 km

    Melissa GrandeB Tavern - Stoupa

    TRAVEL AGENCIES
    ~0.6 km

    Doufexis Travel Services

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~0.6 km

    2407 Stoupa Outdoor Experience (Stoupa) - Bike Rentals

    HOTELS
    ~0.6 km

    Lefktron Hotel

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.6 km

    Madena apartments

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.6 km

    Didima Houses

    HOTELS
    ~0.7 km

    Irida Holiday Apartments Stoupa

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~0.7 km

    Albatros II (Kalamata) - Sea Tours

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.7 km

    Akrogiali Stoupa - Restaurant

    RENT A CAR
    ~0.7 km

    Motosteki - Rent a Bike Stoupa

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.8 km

    Electra Houses

    HOTELS
    ~1 km

    Tseralia Houses - Hotel

    VILLAS
    ~1.7 km

    Trochalo Villas-Hotel

    BRUNCH
    ~1.8 km

    STREAT Snack Cafe-Bar

    HOTELS
    ~2.4 km

    Patio Villas Stoupa

    RESTAURANTS
    ~3.5 km

    Elli's Tavern

    BARS
    ~3.6 km

    Lithos coffee & more

    HOTELS
    ~3.6 km

    Mani Village - Hotel

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~3.6 km

    Parrot (Ag. Nikolaos) - Beachwear/Clothing/Jewellery/Gifts

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~3.7 km

    2407 Outdoor Experiences (Agios Nikolaos) - Bike Rentals

    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~3.7 km

    Fishing Tours at Agios Nikolaos

    HOTELS
    ~4.1 km

    Palataki Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.4 km

    Dioskouroi - Restaurant

    HOTELS
    ~4.6 km

    "Lithos" Guesthouse

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~4.6 km

    Lola Frozen Yoghurt - Pastry Shop

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~4.7 km

    2407 Mountain Activities - Bike Rentals

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~4.8 km

    Stellar - Crafts & Stars / Clothes & Gifts

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~4.8 km

    Maistros - Cafe/Brunch

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.9 km

    "Yioryitsa's Backyard" - Brunch/Tavern

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~5 km

    Spyreas Supermarket

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~5 km

    Pizza Manina

    FISH TAVERNS (RESTAURANTS)
    ~5.1 km

    Gialos - Restaurant

    BEACH BARS
    ~5.6 km

    Mono Votsalo / / Beach Bar

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Kripia Holiday Villas

    HOUSES TO RENT
    ~6.4 km

    "Mouses" - Stone Houses / Apartments

    Beer
    ~3.5 km

    NEMA - Mani Brewery

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