Messenia is a prefecture that has been inhabited for thousands of years, from the prehistoric period (700-1000 B.C.) until today. The Mycenaean civilization (1600-1100 B.C.) is considered the richest in archaeological discoveries, proof of how much this culture flourished in the region. With an important history and cultural heritage, Messenia's visitors get in touch with its magic and sublime charm.
Archaeological sites of appreciable interest, castles of particular cultural interest and lots of ecclesiastical monuments and monasteries enrich this part of Greece. Messenia, however, is a prefecture that combines the monuments and the cultural heritage with a very beautiful and green landscape.
The forest of indeciduous evergreen broadleaves of "Koumaries" in the island of Sapientza and Polylimnio are only two of the natural landscapes that you can admire. Extraordinary sandy beaches with blue-green waters, (with the most famous beeing "Voidokoilia"), are still unexploited and free of human intervention.
Messenia is a place that offers all sorts of alternative forms of entertainment in abundance, and can satisfy every visitor throughout the year.
The International Dance Festival of Kalamata first took place in 1995 and it has accomplished to gain a special place and recognition in the festivals of south Mediterranean. Furthermore, each year, various sport events like the International Meeting of Track & Field "Papaflessia" , the International Meeting of Rhythmic Gymnastics or the International Festival of Bridge take place in the capital of the prefecture, Kalamata.
This website aims to present some of the most important sights and natural landscapes of the region and get you in touch with the charm and beauty of Messenia.
