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This holiday home is situated in a perfect location for exploring the Peloponnese area of Greece. It is in a quiet area with an away from it all feel with mountain and sea views yet it is only 10 minutes by car to the nearest beach and Kalamata town.  
 
Kalamata itself is a cosmopolitan town with plenty of restaurants, museums, cinemas, theatres and of course lots of shops to suit all tastes. There is also a marina and a castle in Kalamata town. For local colour, a must would be to visit to the large fruit and vegtable market held in the old part of town on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  
 
This part of the Peloponnese is perfect walking country and there are numerous published guides to walking routes in the area. There are plenty of beaches and places to visit within easy driving distance, including the Mani with the popular resort of Stoupa, the venetian castles of Methoni and Koroni and the Byzantine city of Mystras. The ancient site of Olympia is also a day trip away. There is a popular taverna less than a kilometre from the house which is open every night in the summer and Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday lunchtimes in the winter. 
 
We have lived in Greece since 2002 and live in a separate house next door to the holiday home so we can give advice on places of interest in the area and are on hand if needed. We are also keen walkers and have explored a large part of the surrounding area.  
 
This is an unspoilt area of greece and the location of this holiday villa is ideally sited to visit the many castles, byzantine churches, archeological sites, beaches and the many other places of interest in the area.