Car Hire Kalamata Airport
Kalamata is located in the Peloponnese and is the capital of the region of Messenia. It is located directly on the sea and is the transit point of the region. Kalamata has a port and an airport. Those arriving by plane or by ship, can be easily rent a car in Kalamata and explore the surrounding area.
The major attractions in Kalamata Castle among which towers over the city. It was built in the 13th century and is still a small Byzantine Church on its North side. Also the old town of Kalamatas and the Kalogreon convent are worth seeing. There are still today the famous silk fabrics woven and offered for sale. There are also many churches in Kalamata. The oldest of them is the Church, which was built in the 13th century. From historical point of view it has a so important meaning, because in it the beginning of the struggle for freedom against the Turks was proclaimed on 23 March 1821. But culture is not too short in Kalamata. In addition to a railway museum, an art gallery, a library with some rare editions, an archaeological museum and a Folklore Museum, the summer festival of this city belong to the cultural highlight of the year. Venue of the games is the Amphitheatre of the Castle.
Pick Up Location
Address:
Kalamata, 24100
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