Place to visit
Kalamata Castle, Greece: what it is and when to go
Kalamata Castle is a medieval castle in Municipality of Kalamata, Greece (Κάστρο Καλαμάτας). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Medieval castle in Municipality of Kalamata, Greece · History
- Local name
- Κάστρο Καλαμάτας
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ATH Spata-Artemida, 189 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Nov-Mar 08:30-16:00; Nov-Mar,Apr-Aug,Sep-Oct Tu off; Apr-Aug 08:00-20:00; Sep-Oct 08:00-19:00
- Price
- 3.00 EUR
- Website
- efames.gr
- Run by
- ΕΦΟΡΕΙΑ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΜΕΣΣΗΝΙΑΣ
- Coordinates
- 37.04596, 22.117
What it is and where
Kalamata Castle is a medieval castle in Municipality of Kalamata, Greece (Κάστρο Καλαμάτας). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kalamata, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 824 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.04596, 22.117; the nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH, Spata-Artemida), 189 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- ΕΦΟΡΕΙΑ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΜΕΣΣΗΝΙΑΣ
It is one of the History places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kalamata Castle is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Archaeological Museum of MesseniaArchaeological museum in Kalamata, Greece397 m
- Paralia KalamatasBeach3.1 km
- XerovounaMountain in Sparta municipality, Greece18 km
- Cave of CaiadaCave chasm near Sparta, used for punishment in antiquity21 km
- KhalasmenoMountain in West Mani municipality, Greece21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: History
- Parthenon: former temple of Athena on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece
- Sparta
- Acropolis of Athens: ancient citadel above the city of Athens
- Colossus of Rhodes: statue of the Greek Titan Helios; one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Mycenae: ancient city, now an archaeological site in Argolis, Greece
- Battle of Thermopylae: battle of 480 BCE during Persian invasion of Greece
Every Greece place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kalamata Castle?
It is a medieval castle in Municipality of Kalamata, Greece (Κάστρο Καλαμάτας in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kalamata Castle?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Kalamata Castle?
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 189 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Archaeological Museum of Messenia, Paralia Kalamatas, Xerovouna. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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