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    Koukounara, CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF MESSINIA

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    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Stenosia ~1.7Km

    • Glyfada ~3.4Km

    • Kremmydia ~3.4Km

    • Chandrinou ~3.6Km

    • Iklaina ~3.6Km

    • Gialova ~4.9Km

    • Soulinari ~4.9Km

    • Myrsinochori ~6.1Km

    • Koryfasio ~6.8Km

    • Mesopotamos ~6.9Km

    • Vlachopoulo ~7.5Km

    DISCOVER T KOYKOYNARA

    • SIGHTS 17 SIGHTS
    • EVENTS 1 EVENTS
    • PROVIDED SERVICES 8 MYTHS, STORIES & CUSTOMS
    • EPENDYTIKES PROTASEIS 1 EPENDYTIKES PROTASEIS
    • PROVIDED SERVICES 54 PROVIDED SERVICES
    Koukounara

    Koukounara is built at an altitude of 208 metres, while the area consists of rich flora and fauna as the small Arapis River flows through it. The village is 7 kilometres from Gialova, 6 kilometres from Chandrinos and 14 from Pylos.

    According to the findings of the Prap excavation programme, during antiquity, the area of ​​the village was one of the most important centres of Nestor’s kingdom and one of the main cities of the kingdom of Pylos, with references to the plates of Linear B. The most likely names of the ancient city ​​were pa-ki-ja (Sfagia (Slaughterhouse)) or ka-ra-do-ro (Charadros (Canyon)).

    In the broader area of ​​today's village, the remains of a mansion and a settlement were identified and excavated, as well as seven vaulted tombs that testify to a relatively expanded settlement with a large population. Among the archaeological findings from the vaulted tombs, gold jewellery, stone arrowheads, bronze vessels, and weapons stand out, as well as parts of helmets lined with boar tusks.

    The current village has been mentioned, at least, since the Venetian occupation as Koukkounara or Koukounaria (Cuccunara or Cucunaria). In 1853, the village was also mentioned as Koukounara in the second volume of the "Hellenics" by Iakovos Rizos Ragavis.

    Visitors can see the traditional houses in the village, the old Primary School building and the Agios Athanasios church. Also, on an estate in the area of ​​Koukounara, there is an aria tree (a type of oak) whose age exceeds 200 years. Due to its size and age, agronomists have proposed that it be declared a preserved natural monument. In the area, the tree is known as "Verginadis’ Aria", after the estate’s previous owner.

    Finally, at a distance of one kilometre from the village is the "Katarrachali" location, where there is a flat area with the characteristics of a small natural citadel. In this location, archaeologist S. Marinatos discovered architectural remains of an apse-shaped palace with a forecourt, the main room and an arch to the east.

    SIGHTS IN THE REGION OF KOUKOUNARA

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    Stenosia Waterfalls

    WATERFALLS
    ~1.4Km
    Kalamari Waterfall

    Kalamari Waterfall

    WATERFALLS
    ~2.5Km
    Chelonaki Islet

    Chelonaki Islet

    ISLANDS
    ~6.6Km
    Petrochori - Divari

    Petrochori - Divari

    BEACHES
    ~7.1Km
    Gialova Lagoon

    Gialova Lagoon

    UNIQUE LOCATIONS
    ~7.2Km
    Nestor

    Nestor's Palace

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~7.9Km
    Voidokilia

    Voidokilia

    BEACHES
    ~7.9Km
    Nestor, The Wise King

    Nestor, The Wise King

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~8.1Km
    Palaiokastro

    Palaiokastro

    CASTLES
    ~8.5Km
    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    Archaeological Museum of Pylos

    MUSEUMS
    ~8.5Km
    Petrochori Beach

    Petrochori Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.5Km
    Niokastro

    Niokastro

    CASTLES
    ~8.5Km
    Sand dunes

    Sand dunes

    BEACHES
    ~8.6Km
    Romanos Beach

    Romanos Beach

    BEACHES
    ~8.9Km
    Sfakteria Island

    Sfakteria Island

    ISLANDS
    ~9.2Km
    Polylimnio

    Polylimnio

    WATERFALLS
    ~9.5Km
    The Archeological Museum in Chora

    The Archeological Museum in Chora

    MUSEUMS
    ~9.5Km

    WHAT IS HAPPENINNG NEARBY AT KOYKOYNARA

    TODAY AT 18:00
    Municipality of Pylos - Nestor ~8.2Km
    Online Parenting School

    Online Parenting School

    SEMINARS

    MYTHS, STORIES & CUSTOMS OF THE REGION OF KOUKOUNARA

    The House of Nilides

    The House of Nilides

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    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

    The Odyssey,Telemachus, and Voidokilia.

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    Antilohos

    Antilohos

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     The Prince Thrasimidis

     The Prince Thrasimidis

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    Gods and oxen...

    Gods and oxen...

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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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    INVEST IN THE AREA OF KOUKOUNARA

    €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
    ~4Km

    BUSINESSES THAT OPERATE AT KOYKOYNARA

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    BUSINESSES THAT OPERATE NEARBY AT KOYKOYNARA

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    Gialova
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    Gialova
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    "Imathoessa" Hotel

    Gialova, Messinia
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    The Kohyli (The shell)

    Gialova
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    Martin's

    Gialova
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    Boxaki Coffee @ More

    Gialova
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    "Helonaki" Restaurant / Fish Tavern

    Gialova Beach
    ACTIVITIES

    COOKING CLASS IN AN OLIVE GROVE IN MESSINIA

    Kalamata
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    Anama Restaurant

    Gialova
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    Notiωs

    Pedestrian walkway, Gialova
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    To Spitiko

    Gialova
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    Ilaeira

    Gialova Pedestrian street
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    'Akti' coffee shop

    Gialova
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    La Cucina Italiana

    Gialova
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    Elia Restaurant

    Gialova beach front, Gialova
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    Gialova's Shop & Go

    Gialova
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    Proti Cruises

    Gialova
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    El Greco Restaurant

    Gialova
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    Gialova Grill House

    Gialova pedestrian street
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    SUGAR Cafe-Cocktail Bar

    Gialova
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    Mesiinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ioanna's

    Gialova
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