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    The Kalamata tram

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    • Kalamata ~0.3Km

    • Sperchogia ~6Km

    • Kato Verga ~6.3Km

    • Mikri Mantineia ~6.6Km

    During the late 19th century, the need for a transport connection between the centre of Kalamata and the beach (as a result of the economic and commercial development of the city) led to the construction of an electric tram network. The first attempts to build it began in 1898, during Petros Kapetanakis’ mayorship, but without any positive result. Finally, in January 1908, during Benaki's term as mayor, the Municipality of Kalamata granted the contractor engineers G. Sekakos and Ippokrates Apergis the construction and operation of an electric tramway that would connect the upper town with the beach. The Municipality bought a plot of 1,000 sq.m. north of the "Jean and Ross" Wine and Spirits factory to install the company's electricity production plant. In April of the same year (1908), the large commercial ship "ARARAS" arrived from Antwerp, Belgium, at the city port with the necessary equipment for the construction of the tram.

    The yellow tram of Kalamata operated from 1910 to 1940. The tram was used by the company of Hippocrates Apergis ("Electric Railways of Kalamon-Kalamata" until 1929 and then bought by the wealthy Stasinopoulos family ("Stasinopoulos and Co."). Finally, in 1939, the contracting company declared the cessation of the city's tramway service. Hence, the Municipality of Kalamata decided to dissolve the contract by announcing the company bankrupt. Thus, after 30 years of continuous operation, the Kalamata tramway ceased operation on November 25, 1939, or the winter of 1940. When the Italians arrived in Kalamata in 1940 (Greek-Italian war), they took the tram cars and transported them to their war industries. They also stripped the rails and cut them into two-metre beams, which they set up along the beach, fearing a possible ally landing.

    The tram line was quite long, with sidings at some points for crossings, and opened in April 1910, with 24 services per day (during the summer months) and 20 services (during the winter months). Based on our information, in the first three years of its operation, 700,000 tickets were "cut", while in the next five years the number reached 1,500,000! The tram had two engines (one in front and one in the back) and consisted of 6 two-axle carriages with 16 seats manufactured by “Siemens AG”. The seats were on either side, in the form of wooden benches, while there was space for standing passengers in the middle. Also, along the carriages, there was a rope to which a bell was tied so that the passengers could notify the driver of their disembarkation, while there was also a collector.

    The route followed by the tram daily was as follows: Its starting point was Fragolimna Square. It then crossed Chrysostomos Meletiou Street and exited on today's Ypapantis Street, going downhill towards 23rd March Square and the main Aristomenous Street. In a straight line, it reached the beach, passed in front of the Customs House and came out on Navarinou Street, where it crossed beyond the "Panellinion" for about 500 metres. The tram returned from Navarinou Street, reached the height of Faron Street and went straight up to Fragolimna Square, where it ended.

    At this point, we should refer to the fact that in order for the rails of the tram line to pass, three buildings of historical value had to be demolished. The first was the church of Agios Athanasios (also known as Agio-Thanasakis), which belonged to the Tzanes family and was located at the current intersection of Ypapantis and Chrysostomou streets. It was a 13th-century temple where the double-headed eagle symbol stood out at its entrance. Its demolition started in 1908 and was completed in 1916, while many residents were against this act. All the historical objects of the church were moved next door to where the Military Museum of Kalamata is today, as well as the "twin" church of Agioi Nikolaos Fragolimna and Athanasios Tzane.

    The second building that was "sacrificed" in 1910, on the altar of evolution, was the great historical Arapalis well on Ypapantis Street, in the well-known cafe of Tavoularidis. Finally, the so-called "Seismograph" was demolished due to its age and possible strong vibrations from the passage of the tram. The "Seismograph" was a minaret-remnant of the Turkish occupation where every evening, the imam climbed up and, after ringing the bell, called the believers of Muhammad to pray to Allah. The tower was located east of the church of the Holy Apostles, in the area where the well-known "Quilt shops" were later established. Later, a seismographic company installed a seismograph on the tower.

    (Some of the information was taken from the Best TV show, "THE OLD KALAMATA", V. Maniatis, 1st Cycle, Episode 3, "The Tram".

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    31st Kalamata International Dance Festival-Dancing on Screen-Big Plans/WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

    MOVIE SCREENINGS
    27th July 2025 at 19:30
    Kalamata Dance Megaron ~0.5Km
    31st Kalamata International Dance Festival-THOMAS HAUERT & ERMIS MALKOTSIS/For All We Know

    31st Kalamata International Dance Festival-THOMAS HAUERT & ERMIS MALKOTSIS/For All We Know

    PERFORMANCES
    28th & 29th July 2025 at 13:00
    "Companions IN NATURE" Hikers Association ~0.5Km
    Companions in NATURE-TWO-DAY CAMPING TRIP TO ERYMANTHOS

    Companions in NATURE-TWO-DAY CAMPING TRIP TO ERYMANTHOS

    EXCURSIONS
    29th July 2025 at 21:30
    Kalamata Open Air Theatre ~1.5Km
    Enigmatic Variations

    Enigmatic Variations

    PERFORMANCES
    8th to 11th August 2025 at 19:15
    ~1.7Km
    3rd Messenian Traditional Festival

    3rd Messenian Traditional Festival

    FESTIVALS
    8th August 2025 at 21:00
    Kalamata Open Air Theatre ~1.5Km
    The Servant of Two Masters

    The Servant of Two Masters

    PERFORMANCES
    13th August 2025 at 21:30
    Kalamata Open Air Theatre ~1.5Km
    ANTIGONE

    ANTIGONE

    PERFORMANCES
    10th September 2025 at 21:00
    Kalamata Open Air Theatre ~1.5Km
    Giorgos Sampanis-Feel What I Feel

    Giorgos Sampanis-Feel What I Feel

    CONCERTS

    CUSTOMS

    Liberation of Kalamata

    Liberation of Kalamata

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    "The Anthesteria Feast in Kalamata, a journey through time"

    "The Anthesteria Feast in Kalamata, a journey through time"

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    The custom of flying hot air balloons in Messenia

    The custom of flying hot air balloons in Messenia

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    The three Brides

    The three Brides

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    ALSO YOU COULD VISIT...

    Kalamata

    Kalamata's Railway Park

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.7Km
    Collection of Greek costumes " Victoria G. Karelia"

    Collection of Greek costumes " Victoria G. Karelia"

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.8Km
    Archaeological Museum Of Messinia

    Archaeological Museum Of Messinia

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.9Km
    Military Museum Of Kalamata

    Military Museum Of Kalamata

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.9Km
    Holy Apostles

    Holy Apostles

    BYZANTIUM
    ~0.9Km
    Historical and Folklore Museum in Kalamata

    Historical and Folklore Museum in Kalamata

    MUSEUMS
    ~1.1Km
    The Kalamata "Mother Olive Tree"

    The Kalamata "Mother Olive Tree"

    UNIQUE LOCATIONS
    ~1.1Km
    The castle of Kalamata

    The castle of Kalamata

    CASTLES
    ~1.3Km
    Kalamata Beach

    Kalamata Beach

    BEACHES
    ~2Km
    Kordias

    Kordias

    BEACHES
    ~2Km
    Almiros

    Almiros

    BEACHES
    ~5.9Km
    West Beach

    West Beach

    BEACHES
    ~6.5Km
    Mikri Mantineia,Beach

    Mikri Mantineia,Beach

    BEACHES
    ~7.1Km
    Rigas

    Rigas' Tower

    TOWERS
    ~7.9Km
    Takis Katsoulidis

    Takis Katsoulidis' Engraving Museum

    MUSEUMS
    ~9Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
    • ACTIVITIES
    • CATERING
    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • HEALTH
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • PET CARE
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    • WELLNESS
    BARS

    Apallou Daily Habit - Cafe Bar

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES

    COOKING CLASS & PRIVATE DINING IN KALAMATA WITH HEAD CHEF

    TRAVEL-TOURIST AGENCIES
    ~0.1 km

    Penguin Travels

    GELATERIA
    ~0.2 km

    Gelatiamo - Italian ice-cream workshop

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.2 km

    “Pralina” - patisserie (Central)

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.2 km

    Jasmine Penthouse-Apartments to Rent

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~0.2 km

    WALKING TOUR & LUNCH IN KALAMATA

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.3 km

    PLATEA - Cafe/Bar/Restaurant

    TOUR GUIDES
    ~0.3 km

    Charalambos Papanikolaou-Tour Guide

    PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
    ~0.3 km

    Physioanalysis Project

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.3 km

    Kalamata Art Rooms

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.3 km

    InSpot - Cafe

    HOTELS
    ~0.3 km

    HERA City Hotel

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~0.3 km

    OLIVE OIL TOUR & TASTING IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    Coffee
    ~0.3 km

    SPINOS Grinder's

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~0.3 km

    Taxi Mobility (people with disabilities service)

    REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
    ~0.3 km

    Kalamata Properties Real Estate Agent

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~0.3 km

    Messinia Union - Traditional Products

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~0.3 km

    EDEM – Grocery Store/Mini Supermarket  

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.3 km

    Nombre Cafe

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.3 km

    Kalamata Central View-Apartments to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.4 km

    Siesta Apartment-Apartments to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.4 km

    Smilin Apartment-Apartments to Rent

    GYNAECOLOGISTS
    ~0.4 km

    Obstetrician-gynaecologist Mantzou Dimitra in Kalamata

    DOCTORS
    ~0.4 km

    Tzortzinis N. Dimitrios - Obstetrician Surgeon, Gynecologist

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.4 km

    Leonidas Passion Coffee

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.4 km

    Sueño-Apartments to Let  

    SHOES & CLOTHING
    ~0.4 km

    Alegria Handmade-Knitting and Sewing Items

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.4 km

    Lucero-Apartment to Let

    ALLERGISTS
    ~0.4 km

    George P. Doumoulakis - Specialized Allergist for Children and Adults 

    MANAGEMENT-CONSULTANT AGENCIES
    ~0.5 km

    Perla Homes-Accomodation Management

    REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
    ~0.5 km

    Theodoros Stathas / Real Estate Consultant - Real Estate Office

    ACTIVITIES
    ~0.5 km

    Mama's Flavours - Gastronomic Experiences

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.5 km

    La Perla 1-Apartments to Rent

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~0.5 km

    Moutzouris - Liquor Store

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.5 km

    La Perla 3-Apartments to Rent

    GASTROENTEROLOGIST - HYPATOLOGIST
    ~0.5 km

    Christos E. Tsolakos / Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist 

    BOOKSTORES-TOY STORES
    ~0.5 km

    Vivliopolis Bookshop - Dimopoulou Dimitra

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.6 km

    Kentrikon - Restaurant

    APPETISERS AND SNACKS
    ~0.6 km

    Mamra - Tavern

    SPICES
    ~0.6 km

    SPINOS Grinder's (Aristomenous)

    KITCHEN FURNITURE-CONSTRUCTIONS
    ~0.6 km

    K. KOUMANIS SA - Carpenter's

    HOTELS
    ~0.6 km

    Rex Hotel

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.6 km

    Byron Urban Apartment-Apartments to Rent

    GAS STATIONS - CAR WASH
    ~0.7 km

    Aegean Oil-New Entrance

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~0.7 km

    ATHIR Cafe and More...

    MANAGEMENT-CONSULTANT AGENCIES
    ~0.7 km

    FlyOn Digital Agency-Consultancy Services

    VETERINARIANS
    ~0.7 km

    Veterinarian Panagiotis P. Papadopoulos

    SHOES & CLOTHING
    ~0.7 km

    KAOUNIS-Genesis Men’s Fashion

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~0.7 km

    CHARMA - Traditional Dough and Puff Pastry Workshop

    HAIR SALONS
    ~0.8 km

    Bonnie & Clyde Hair Salon

    BOOKSTORES-TOY STORES
    ~0.8 km

    "Klepsydra" Bookshop - Kalamata

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.8 km

    Katsoulakos Bakery

    MANAGEMENT-CONSULTANT AGENCIES
    ~0.8 km

    Innfaith Hotel Management - Consultation Services

    PET GROOMING
    ~0.8 km

    THE HOOD/Doggie Stylez Grooming

    OPTICS STORES
    ~0.8 km

    Valsamakis Optics

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~0.9 km

    “Pralina” - patisserie (Historic Center)

    BARS
    ~0.9 km

    CouCou-Cafe/Bar

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.9 km

    Mediterranean Heaven-Apartments to Rent

    FROM THE OLIVE TREE
    ~0.9 km

    Olive Bee-Local Products Store

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~0.9 km

    Bahart in Kalamata - Traditional Products

    BARS
    ~0.9 km

    Rodanthos Rock & Roll Beer Bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.9 km

    Crusty - Pizza, pasta & more

    BAKERIES
    ~0.9 km

    Soureas Bros in Kalamata - Bakery

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~0.9 km

    DFU Walking Tour

    BARS
    ~0.9 km

    Brooklyn Live Stage - Night Club

    ORGANIC - FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
    ~0.9 km

    Hempoil Kalamata - Bio Products

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.9 km

    Black Glove StrEAT Food - Burger House

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.9 km

    Me ta kremmydakia... - Restaurant

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~0.9 km

    Perreas-Jewellery Shop and Workshop

    RESTAURANTS
    ~0.9 km

    OlympiCook Grill (Historical Centre) - Grill House

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~0.9 km

    Aposperite-Apartments to Rent

    KITCHEN FURNITURE-CONSTRUCTIONS
    ~0.9 km

    Tsoukalas Co - Shading Systems

    YACHT SERVICES
    ~0.9 km

    ALFA Marine-Boat Sales and Services

    TATTOO STUDIO
    ~0.9 km

    Numb Tattoo Studio & Arts

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~1 km

    Moutzouris - Liquor Store

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1 km

    AFRALATO Restaurant

    BEAUTY PARLORS
    ~1 km

    ZENSPA-Reflexology Beauty Massage/Massage Services

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~1 km

    School of Byzantine Music of the Holy Metropolis of Messenia 

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~1 km

    Kafe - tea

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~1 km

    Apolafsi (Kalamata) - Pastry Shop

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~1 km

    TRADITIONAL FOOD TOUR & OLIVE OIL TASTING IN KALAMATA

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~1 km

    BIKE TOUR OF KALAMATA MESSINIA

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~1 km

    CRAFT CAFE Croissanterie

    HOUSES TO RENT
    ~1.1 km

    House in the garden-House to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.1 km

    Asinis Apartment-Apartments to Rent

    HOUSES TO RENT
    ~1.1 km

    Casa Galini-House to Rent

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~1.2 km

    DELUXE Burger&GriLL-Grill House

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~1.2 km

    Mother Earth Flavours - Traditional Pasta Workshop

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~1.2 km

    Evmareia - General Market

    GAS STATIONS - CAR WASH
    ~1.2 km

    Aegean Oil (Navarinou str)

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~1.3 km

    Pralina Confectionary (Beach)

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~1.3 km

    Ethno Souvenirs - Gift items

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    Notias Restaurant

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~1.3 km

    Katsoulakos Bakery-Sourdough Bread

    APPETISERS AND SNACKS
    ~1.3 km

    Aragma - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    MADAM SOUSOU-Delicacy Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    "Versallies" Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    Mangiona - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    "Argo" Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.3 km

    Limeni - Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.4 km

    Casa Marina Yacht Club - Restaurant

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.5 km

    Indira-Apartments to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.5 km

    La Perla Apartment 2-Apartments to Rent

    GAS STATIONS - CAR WASH
    ~1.5 km

    Aegean Oil-West Beach

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.5 km

    Naya-Apartments to Rent

    HOTELS
    ~1.6 km

    Haikos Hotel

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.6 km

    Blue Pier-Apartments to Rent

    BEACH BARS
    ~1.6 km

    Casablanca Beach Bar

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.6 km

    Emalyn-Apartments to Rent

    MINI BUSES
    ~1.6 km

    Ideal Transfer

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~1.6 km

    Amaris Apartment-Apartments to Rent

    RESTAURANTS
    ~1.7 km

    Routsis - Restaurant

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~2 km

    Garden by the Sea-Apartments to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~2 km

    Maison 4 Season-Apartments to Rent

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~2.1 km

    Aura Apartments 2-Apartments to Rent

    WATER SPORTS
    ~2.4 km

    Tsakoland - Water Park

    APPETISERS AND SNACKS
    ~2.6 km

    Trilogia - Coffee/Bar/Restaurant

    STUDIES - LEARNING
    ~2.6 km

    Bougas Private School

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~2.7 km

    Navarinou Street Food - Cafe/Brunch

    NIGHT CLUBS
    ~2.7 km

    DOME-Night Club

    BARS
    ~3.3 km

    EGO All Day Bar

    HORSE RIDING
    ~3.9 km

    Kalamata Equestrian Club

    BAKERIES
    ~4.7 km

    Soureas Bros at Verga - Bakery

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~5 km

    Noera Apartment-Apartment to Rent

    RENT A CAR
    ~5.5 km

    Auto Union, car rental

    HOTELS
    ~5.9 km

    Messinian Icon Hotel

    HOTELS
    ~6 km

    Messinian Bay Hotel

    VILLAS
    ~6.6 km

    Ryalos Villas Keleno-Villas to Rent

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7 km

    "Kavourakia" Tavern

    AIRPORTS
    ~7.1 km

    Kalamata State Airport "Captain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos" - FLIGHT SCHEDULE 2023

    AIRPORTS
    ~7.1 km

    "CAPTAIN VAS. KONSTANTAKOPOULOS" KALAMATA NATIONAL AIRPORT

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7.7 km

    To Pefkaki - Restaurant

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~7.7 km

    Zen Beach House-Apartments to Rent

    HOTELS
    ~8.9 km

    Messini Hotel

    BRUNCH
    ~8.9 km

    Local FlavorinGreece - Coffee/Traditional Products

    RESTAURANTS
    ~8.9 km

    Avli Cuisine & bar

    GRILL HOUSES
    ~9.2 km

    "Me nou"-Exciting flavours!-Grillhouse

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~9.2 km

    Apolafsi (Messina) - Pastry Shop

    GASTRONOMIC & WALKING EXPERIENCES
    ~9.3 km

    WINE TOUR & TASTING IN A WINERY WITH LUNCH IN MESSINIA

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~9.4 km

    Ventana Villa-Villas to Rent

    VILLAS
    ~9.9 km

    Nodeas Grande Villa-Villas to Rent

    VILLAS
    ~9.9 km

    Nodeas Villa-Villas to Rent

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