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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

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Pylos ~0.4Km

    • Gialova ~4.1Km

    • Stenosia ~7.1Km

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

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

    Its imposing construction testifies to its importance to the occasional conquerors due to the 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 Savior, which used to be an Ottoman mosque during the second Venetian dominance.

    If you decide to visit it, it is advised to do so in the morning as the archaeological sites close at 3:00 in the afternoon.

    TAKES PLACE NEARBY...

    TODAY AT 18:00
    Municipality of Pylos - Nestor ~0.4Km
    Online Parenting School

    Online Parenting School

    SEMINARS

    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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    INVEST IN THE AREA

    €120,000
    Plot in Pylos

    Plot in Pylos

    LAND
    ~0.9Km
    40.000 €
    Plot on the provincial road Pylos - Paleo Nero

    Plot on the provincial road Pylos - Paleo Nero

    LAND
    ~2.9Km
    €1,200,000
    Plots with four buildings and a building with a swimming pool for sale in Gialova

    Plots with four buildings and a building with a swimming pool for sale in Gialova

    LAND
    ~4.6Km

    ALSO YOU COULD VISIT...

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.1Km
    Sfakteria Island

    Sfakteria Island

    ISLANDS
    ~2.4Km
    Chelonaki Islet

    Chelonaki Islet

    ISLANDS
    ~3.2Km
    Petrochori - Divari

    Petrochori - Divari

    BEACHES
    ~5.1Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    UNIQUE LOCATIONS
    ~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
    Agios Onofrios’ Catacombs in Methoni

    Agios Onofrios’ Catacombs in Methoni

    BYZANTIUM
    ~7.6Km
    Petrochori Beach

    Petrochori Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.1Km
    Sand dunes

    Sand dunes

    BEACHES
    ~8.2Km
    Romanos Beach

    Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.8Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
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    • FOODS
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    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.1 km

    Kastro Hotel

    HOTELS
    ~0.2 km

    Miramare Hotel

    CARDIOLOGISTS
    ~0.2 km

     Nikolaos L. Giourtoumas - Specialized Cardiologist

    BARS
    ~0.3 km

    Desire Bar

    SHOPPING
    ~0.4 km

    Kiosk

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~0.4 km

    La Piazza

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    To Paradosiako (Mysirlis) - Bakery / Sweet Shop

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~0.4 km

    Aetos 

    BAKERIES
    ~0.4 km

    Athanasiou Traditional Bakery since 1904 - Pylos

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    Krinos

    BOOKSHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Pylos

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.4 km

    Fatto con Gusto

    BARS
    ~0.4 km

    Cupallou

    RENT A BOAT
    ~0.4 km

    Navarino Speed Boats

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    ~0.5 km

    Convenience / Grocery Store - Cafe 'Bachalogatos'

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    ~0.5 km

    Rania's Flower 

    FUNERAL HOME
    ~0.5 km

    Funeral Home - Andronis Chr. Panayiotis

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.5 km

    O Koukos, wine restaurant

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~0.6 km

    My Transfer

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~0.6 km

    Pylos Conservatory

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~0.6 km

    FOTIS SEAMAN - MARES - Pylos

    HOTELS
    ~0.6 km

    Karalis City Hotel & Spa

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~0.8 km

    AB Food Market - Pylos

    HOTELS
    ~4 km

    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    To Spitiko

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~4.2 km

    'Akti' coffee shop

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Elia Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    The Kohyli (The shell)

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~4.2 km

    Boxaki Coffee @ More

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.2 km

    Anama Restaurant

    BARS
    ~4.2 km

    Notiωs

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~4.2 km

    Proti Cruises

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~4.3 km

    Gialova's Shop & Go

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~4.3 km

    Gialova Grill House

    RESTAURANTS
    ~4.3 km

    El Greco Restaurant

    ACTIVITIES
    ~4.3 km

    COOKING CLASS IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    BARS
    ~4.3 km

    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~4.3 km

    Ilaeira

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~4.3 km

    La Cucina Italiana

    SWIMMING EQUIPMENT
    ~4.5 km

    Martin's

    WATER SPORTS
    ~4.9 km

    Costabanana Water Sports

    BEACH BARS
    ~5 km

    Lagoon beach bar

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~5.1 km

    Bike the Way - Rental Bike & SUP Store

    RESTAURANTS
    ~8 km

    "Opos Palia" (Like the old days) Tavern

    CAMPING SITES
    ~8 km

    Ammothines Glamping

    RESTAURANTS
    ~8 km

    Ammothines

    HOTELS
    ~8 km

    Hotel Navarone

    BEACH BARS
    ~8.1 km

    4 Seas

    WATER SPORTS
    ~8.1 km

    "4 Splash" Waterpark

    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~8.3 km

    Street Art Coffee

    RESTAURANTS
    ~9.3 km

    O Giorgos

    Olive Oil
    ~9.8 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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