Messinia – A Dream Holiday Destination
Messinia is abrilliant Greek destination that’s high on history, has stunning scenery, a fabulous climate, but is low on tourists, packed restaurants, noisy discos and is family-oriented. Messinia is as popular with Greek tourists as those from further afield and makes a good base for island hopping to Agistri, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses.
Useful Information v Tourist office in v Main language/s Greek v To dial from v To call to v Emergency phone number/s v British Embassy: (1) 723 6211 Police: 100 Fire: 199 Tourist Police: 171 Auto road assistance - ELPA: 104 Auto road assistance - Express v Lost travellers cheques: Thomas Cook: 00-800-4412-8366 v Lost credit cards: Mastercard freephone number: 00-800-11-887-0303 VISA: call collect 24 hours a day 410 581 9994 v Electricity supply 220V, 50Hz Food: There's a predictably wide choice of seafood and the ouzo is cheap and very good. Events: Arrange to watch a show at the internationally acclaimed Kalamata Dance Festival, held every summer at the Travel Information How to get to Messinia Kalamata airport is served by charter flights from the The drive from the south of Travel Suggestions There are many different website and discount travel companies who offer cheap charter flights. You can simply type “charter flights to Kalamata” into a search engine on the website or try some of the sites or companies listed below. The charter flights run from beginning of May to mid October and go from Gatwick, Scheduled flights to To give you an idea of cost for travel midsummer, a return charter flight from Gatwick to Kalamata averages £230. A return flight on Easyjet to Buses Buses from Car Hire It is possible to book car hire in advance which may be collected at either Kalamata airport or Taxis There are always numerous taxis waiting at Kalamata airport and Companies to try for competitive priced flights: www.flycheapuk.com Argo Holidays 0870 0667070 The Greek National Tourism Organisation has a website with useful information: www.gnto.gr About Our Company R & C Property Management Services can help you find the prefect holiday rental accommodation for your dream holiday in
Nightlife: The nightlife in Peloponnese resorts tends to be low key and centered around a few bars and clubs, though some tavernas have live music. The emphasis in this area is concentrated on good company and wine.
Shopping: Local arts and crafts, wine and clothes are good buys.
Days out: Hire a boat for a trip around the
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