Wow, great video. I’m heading to the Peloponnese for 17 days and couldn’t be more delighted to have found this channel. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Been going to this area for over forty years. When I was a student did the islands; the mainland is so so much better. Now we visit every year with children and grand children. Great video, thank you.
The whole area is worth visiting if you have a chance, either down into the Mani Peninsula, or along the coast south and then up to Coast Navarino. It is spectacular.
Kalamata is an excellent choice not only for summer vacations but also for year round living, a relaxed, no-stress life style! Kalamata also offers the top quality olive oil and the famous Kalamata olives!
If you fancy a swim in the sea at Kalamata be prepared for the Garra Rufa. When you stop swimming the fish will come and nibble at your legs. It doesn't hurt and some people claim it's good for you, indeed the Garra Rufa is often called the doctor fish. It's just a little surprising when it happens, and if you go up to chest height, it will definitely happen. Not so long ago people were paying good money to sit with their feet in a tank in one of those "fish pedicure", spa-type places - so look on it as a holiday bonus.
Agree, there is a place in Nafplio with a fish foot tank…. Though I think the fish bite you all over the Peloponnese. I agree, it can be a bit of a surprise at times… not always my favourite, I try to keep moving to avoid it often.
Brilliant and comprehensive video. Thanks. Looking to stay in Kalamata for five days and to use it for day trips to surrounding areas. Seems Greek beaches are rockier than South Florida beaches. 🌴Many more private beaches
Thank you. Generally in the Peloponnese beaches are rocky. Many are small shingle, which I personally prefer, but many are also sand, especially in the south west… videos coming in the next few weeks
I covered it in a previous video, this one was specifically about the seafront - Kalamata, Town, Beach and Olives, more of a look at the history and town, love that you are enjoying watching all my vids though, thank you and always good to learn, I can only present what I know, and I am only an expat here, never know as much as a local
Thanks for the hot tip on Casa Marina. When I eventually make my way there, and I hope to some day, will definitely check it out 🙂. To me Kalamata is about the eponymous olives which are so delicious. Are their celebrated olives an especially big thing in the town, or do they regard it more like an interesting footnote?
The olives are important, but more as a commercial activity and a food rather than being widely influential in Kalamata vacation life itself. There is a monument to olive pressing in the main square. Unless cold pressed, the olive and fruit factories are actually pretty polluting.
Another great informative video Andrew. We really enjoyed our stay at Kalamata and are looking forward to returning. It was good to see all the places you mentioned in your videos. Does it get really busy during summer? Subject: Request for Collaboration and Footage Usage Permission.
It is packed in the summer… really busy. I have other videos coming on other resort villages in the South West Peloponnese in the next few weeks. Then I have to do some Uk vids as I am going on vacation there, perversely!
I have already recorded I. Methoni, Finikounta and Pilos, plus Koroni, likely publish in June as 3 separate vids. Koroni which I have edited is about 15 mins
@@GreeceExplored also there are not beaches for Greeks and for foreigner tourists. There is not such a think here in Greece. If think that you notice something like this, it's mistake.
Wow, great video. I’m heading to the Peloponnese for 17 days and couldn’t be more delighted to have found this channel. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I am really glad I have been useful, my advice is don't try to do to much, just come back for a second visit! I am sure you will have a great time.
What a beautiful city / beach . Looks like an island .
So much of Mainland Greece can look like the islands, but often without the prices!
Been going to this area for over forty years. When I was a student did the islands; the mainland is so so much better. Now we visit every year with children and grand children. Great video, thank you.
I am glad you enjoyed, you must have seen many changes in those 40 years!
We were in kos for 8 weeks from mid July to early September this year ! We love greece, kalamata is on our list to visit soon
very beautiful city and beach🏖🏖
Thank you, it is great, and I think under-rated. a good base for exploring too
I wish l was there , l am jealous ! Beautiful unknown kalamata ! It's the destiny !
The whole area is worth visiting if you have a chance, either down into the Mani Peninsula, or along the coast south and then up to Coast Navarino. It is spectacular.
@@GreeceExplored
Thanks for the details tips !
Kalamata is an excellent choice not only for summer vacations but also for year round living, a relaxed, no-stress life style! Kalamata also offers the top quality olive oil and the famous Kalamata olives!
I agree!!
If you fancy a swim in the sea at Kalamata be prepared for the Garra Rufa. When you stop swimming the fish will come and nibble at your legs. It doesn't hurt and some people claim it's good for you, indeed the Garra Rufa is often called the doctor fish. It's just a little surprising when it happens, and if you go up to chest height, it will definitely happen.
Not so long ago people were paying good money to sit with their feet in a tank in one of those "fish pedicure", spa-type places - so look on it as a holiday bonus.
Agree, there is a place in Nafplio with a fish foot tank…. Though I think the fish bite you all over the Peloponnese. I agree, it can be a bit of a surprise at times… not always my favourite, I try to keep moving to avoid it often.
Brilliant and comprehensive video. Thanks. Looking to stay in Kalamata for five days and to use it for day trips to surrounding areas. Seems Greek beaches are rockier than South Florida beaches. 🌴Many more private beaches
Thank you. Generally in the Peloponnese beaches are rocky. Many are small shingle, which I personally prefer, but many are also sand, especially in the south west… videos coming in the next few weeks
It' so beautiful !!!!
It is. Thank you for watching
Hi Andy. You should visit Costa Navarino. Is out of this world,literally.
I do have a video on Pylos, and the Costa Navarino, I agree the coast around there is amazing.
You missed the acropolis and the fantastic archäologicals museum
I covered it in a previous video, this one was specifically about the seafront - Kalamata, Town, Beach and Olives, more of a look at the history and town, love that you are enjoying watching all my vids though, thank you and always good to learn, I can only present what I know, and I am only an expat here, never know as much as a local
Very nice place bro I'm india🎉🎉
I had to sub, really enjoyed the vid!
Thank you Ellie, I am really glad you enjoyed, It is a great place too, all year round!
For me Kavala>Thessaloniki>Kalamata
The three most beautiful Greek cities
Chalkida and Chania are up there too tho
I do love Nafplio too, though perhaps it is not a 'city'
As a Greek in kalamata be very careful.there a giant rocks in the sea but a very good place for snorkeling and scuba diving
Good advice, thank you
Thanks for the hot tip on Casa Marina. When I eventually make my way there, and I hope to some day, will definitely check it out 🙂. To me Kalamata is about the eponymous olives which are so delicious. Are their celebrated olives an especially big thing in the town, or do they regard it more like an interesting footnote?
The olives are important, but more as a commercial activity and a food rather than being widely influential in Kalamata vacation life itself. There is a monument to olive pressing in the main square. Unless cold pressed, the olive and fruit factories are actually pretty polluting.
Another great informative video Andrew. We really enjoyed our stay at Kalamata and are looking forward to returning. It was good to see all the places you mentioned in your videos. Does it get really busy during summer?
Subject: Request for Collaboration and Footage Usage Permission.
It is packed in the summer… really busy. I have other videos coming on other resort villages in the South West Peloponnese in the next few weeks. Then I have to do some Uk vids as I am going on vacation there, perversely!
@@GreeceExplored Hope you do Petalidi, Methoni,Messini, Pylos and Finicounta. Nice long walking tours please, not just snippets of each.
I have already recorded I. Methoni, Finikounta and Pilos, plus Koroni, likely publish in June as 3 separate vids. Koroni which I have edited is about 15 mins
Actually it's Gytheio or Gythio, not Gytheia.
Thanks, I tend to make these silly mistakes!
@@GreeceExplored also there are not beaches for Greeks and for foreigner tourists. There is not such a think here in Greece. If think that you notice something like this, it's mistake.