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The prefecture of Messinia is located southwest of the peninsula of the Peloponnese. To the east lies the Taygetos mountain range, which separates Messinia from Laconia. In the center of the prefecture lies the plain of Messinia - one of the most fertile in the peninsula and all over Greece. The largest river in the area, Pamisos river, flows through the plain of Kalamata. The capital of the prefecture is Kalamata. The city of Kalamata is 255 km away from Athens and is the second largest city on the peninsula. Kalamata is ideal for those who want to combine holidays on the beach with sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.

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Temple of Apollo Epicurius

This first site to be inscribed was the Temple of Apollo at Bassae in 1986,

In the central Peloponnese, at Vasses in ancient Figaleia, at an elevation of 1.130 metres, stands the eternally proud temple of Apollo Epicurius.

Address: Temple of Epikouriou Apollo

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Temple of Epicurius Apollo

CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites World Heritage Sites in Greece

The Temple of Epicurion Apollo in Vasses of Figalleia is one of the most prominent and imposing of antiquity. This monument, one of the best survivors of classical antiquity, was the first in Greece declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

Address: 37.429580, 21.900335

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Velika Beach

COASTAL AND MARITIME TOURISM Best Greek beaches

With fine golden sand and trees on the top of the beach, it is a frequent destination and bustling with life in the summer.

Address: 36.994544, 21.949471

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Voidokilia Beach

COASTAL AND MARITIME TOURISM Best Greek beaches

Voidokilia, the natural monument located in Pylos, is one of the most photographed sandy beaches in Greece. The splendid semicircle it forms, its crystal-clear turquoise waters and its white sand dunes with its fine powdery sand make up a splendid…

Address: 36.963494, 21.662649