Category: Practical Tips
-
Flying to Athens and the Bus to Kalamata
Couldn’t find a direct flight to Kalamata, or travelling outside the flight season (autumn through spring)? Then you’ll land at Athens International Airport and continue overland. There’s no train connection between Athens and Kalamata — Kalamata’s railway station is currently only served by occasional heritage excursion trains, not regular service. The KTEL Messinias bus is…
-
Flying to Kalamata: Direct Flights and Prices
Kalamata has its own international airport (Kalamata International Airport, IATA code KLX), about a 10-minute drive from the city centre. From the Netherlands and Germany, seasonal direct flights run into Kalamata: Outside the season (roughly autumn through spring), direct flights are usually suspended; flying via Athens (with a domestic connection to Kalamata) or continuing overland…
-
Taxi and Transfer To and From Kalamata Airport
Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is small and easy to navigate — a single terminal, no sprawling concourses — but that also means things can get busy the moment a plane lands, especially during peak season (July, August, September). Here’s what you need to know about taxis, private transfers, car rentals, and the bus between the…
-
Kalamata Farmer’s Market: Where the City Does Its Shopping
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, Spartis Street in Kalamata — directly opposite the bus station — turns into a loud, colourful “laiki agora”: crates of tomatoes and artichokes stacked along the pavement, tins of olives, the smell of fresh fish and cheese drifting between the stalls. This isn’t a souvenir market for tourists. It’s where…
-
CrossGym Kalamata: Drop-in CrossFit on Holiday
Travelling with a set training routine and don’t want to break it on holiday? At CrossGym in Kalamata you can simply drop in for a CrossFit class. What you’ll find CrossGym (Explicit Fitness) is a fully equipped gym running an hourly WOD (Workout of the Day) class. No membership required — you can just show…
-
Practical Tips for Kalamata: Transport, Timing and Customs
Anyone wanting to experience Kalamata and the surrounding area like a local will quickly run into a few habits that differ from what you might expect. These tips help you avoid the surprises. Getting around: rent a car Public transport outside the city of Kalamata is limited. Most of the hidden beaches, tavernas and walking…