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    Niokastro

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    Highlights

    • the view to Sfaktiria

    • "Gate Zematistra" a skillet full of hot water or oil ,which the besieged used to pour to the enemy!  

    • exploit the cannons preserved since the time of the naval battle

    Built on the hill above Pylos,literally on the sea,on the south side we can admire the castle which is considered to be one of the best saved fortification constructions in our days.

    It was built in the 16th century by the Ottoman Turks,later passed to the Venetian rule until the revolution and liberation of Greece in 1821

    Its imposing construction testifies its importance to the occasional conquerors due to great strategic importance of the fortress.St. Anthony, St. Patrick and St Agnes are composing the lower towers ,as one could admire the church of the Transfiguration of the Saver,which used to be an Ottoman mosque, during the period of the second Venetian dominance .

    If you decide to visit it is adviced to do it in the morning hours as the archaeological sites close at 3:00 at noon.

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Pylos ~0.4Km

    • Gialova ~4.1Km

    • Stenosia ~7.1Km

    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
    ~0.1Km
    Sfaktiria
 

    Sfaktiria  

    ISLANDS
    ~2.4Km
    Divari

    Divari

    BEACHES
    ~5.1Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    PATHS
    ~5.4Km
    Palaiokastro

    Palaiokastro

    CASTLES
    ~6Km
    Kalamari Waterfall

    Kalamari Waterfall

    WATERFALLS
    ~6.1Km
    Voidokilia

    Voidokilia

    BEACHES
    ~6.3Km
    Stenosia Waterfalls

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    WATERFALLS
    ~7.2Km
    Methoni

    Methoni's Catacombs

    BYZANTIUM
    ~7.6Km
    Petrochori Beach

    Petrochori Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.1Km
    Sand dunes

    Sand dunes

    BEACHES
    ~8.2Km
    The Romanos Beach

    The Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.8Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
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    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
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    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.1 km

    Kastro Hotel

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.2 km

    50 / 50 - Coffee, Drinks & More

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    ~0.2 km

    50/50

    HOTELS
    ~0.2 km

    Miramare Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.3 km

    Poseidonia

    BARS
    ~0.3 km

    Desire Bar

    GROCERY STORES
    ~0.3 km

    Krekoukias Grocery Store - Mini Market

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~0.4 km

    La Piazza

    BARS
    ~0.4 km

    Cupallou

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    Krinos

    SHOPPING
    ~0.4 km

    Kiosk

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~0.4 km

    Aetos 

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop

    BAKERIES
    ~0.4 km

    Bouloulis (Pylos)

    BAKERIES
    ~0.4 km

    Athanasiou Traditional Bakery since 1904 - Pylos

    BOOKSHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    GAS STATIONS
    ~0.4 km

    AVIN, Arvanitis Nikolaos

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.5 km

    Convenience / Grocery Store - Cafe 'Bachalogatos'

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.5 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~0.6 km

    Pylos Conservatory

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~0.6 km

    My Transfer

    HOTELS
    ~0.6 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~0.6 km

    Emporonautiliaki Ltd. - Pylos

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~0.8 km

    AB Food Market - Pylos

    HOTELS
    ~1.2 km

    Philip Hotel

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~4 km

    Krinos

    HOTELS
    ~4 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Elia Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    The Kohyli (The shell)

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    Notiωs

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.2 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~4.3 km

    La Cucina Italiana

    ACTIVITIES
    ~4.3 km

    PASTA MAKING & OLIVE OIL TASTING IN MESSINIA

    BARS
    ~4.3 km

    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~4.3 km

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

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.3 km

    "Carne" Restaurant

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~4.3 km

    Gialova Grill House

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~4.5 km

    Martin's

    WATER SPORTS
    ~4.9 km

    Costabanana Water Sports

    BEACH BARS
    ~5 km

    Lagoon beach bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~8 km

    Ammothines

    HOTELS
    ~8 km

    Hotel Navarone

    CAMPING SITES
    ~8 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    BEACH BARS
    ~8.1 km

    4 Seas

    RESTAURANTS
    ~9.3 km

    O Giorgos

    Olive Oil
    ~9.7 km

    Messinian Story

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~9.8 km

    Taxi service 24H - Stavros Tsatoumas - Gialova

    Olive Oil
    ~4.2 km

    Mesiinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ioanna's

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