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Koroni – Appealing and authentic small coast town full of character
Koroni holidays are a superb way to discover the wonderful west Peloponnese region. Koroni holidays are based in a little picturesque Greek town with plenty of character on the tip of the Messinia Peninsula on the south-west coast of the Peloponnese, 30 miles from Kalamata and the airport. Holidays in Koroni provide an appealing and authentic Greek small-town base from which to explore this fascinating area. Spend Koroni holiday evenings strolling the narrow streets, admiring some beautiful old houses, soaking up the characteristic Greek atmosphere, shopping for local produce and browsing the local art shops. Koroni has a famous fortified Venetian castle set on the headland next to the town and Koroni holidays offer plenty of easy walking in attractive countryside among olive groves and vineyards. Holidays in Koroni offer a selection of glorious uncrowded sandy beaches.
Koroni holidays – Miles of glorious quiet golden sand
The beach at Koroni is called Zaga beach and stretches for a couple of miles, later turning into Memi beach. Gorgeous Zaga beach is an outstanding stretch of remarkably quiet glorious golden sand, making Koroni holidays very relaxing indeed and a popular choice with families and beach lovers. There are a couple of tavernas by the water’s edge. Beyond Koroni beach you will find Vasilitsi beach and lovely Kalamakiou and Faneromenis beaches. Holidays in Koroni could explore further afield to the huge deserted sandy beaches near Tholos. Koroni holidays offer a good selection of cafes, bars, tavernas and restaurants. Koroni holidays offer a little more in the way of entertainment than the smaller coastal villages, with a few bars open until quite late, but Koroni holiday evenings are more likely spent over a relaxing meal in the atmospheric harbour area.
Holidays in Koroni – Relaxing excursions to picturesque neighbouring villages
Holidays in Koroni are not complete without a walk up onto the cliffs to visit the castle with its Byzantine church, convent and Timios monastery, one of the largest in Greece. Koroni holidays should include a visit to the small picturesque village of Pylos with its famous well-preserved fortress, colourful flower-decked houses, pretty harbour and an attractive arcaded main square with typical plane trees. Holidays in Koroni should also include a visit to the fishing village of Finikounda whose fine small sandy beach attracts windsurfers from around Greece. Koroni holidays could also feature the neighbouring historic fishing village of Methoni with its huge clifftop castle.
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