Kalamata beaches: the town beach and 12 beautiful beaches nearby
A long beach in the heart of town and twelve more a short drive away, with distances, what makes each special and which suit families.
- Kalamata has a 2.5 km town beach with a Blue Flag.
- Closest: Mikri Mantinia and Bouka (about 10 km), Santova and Kitries (about 12 km).
- Most famous: Voidokilia, about 57 km away.
If you fly to Kalamata you can enjoy the town beach without a car. For the really beautiful beaches, such as Voidokilia and Stoupa, hire a car for a day or two.
Kalamata's beaches
Kalamata, the port city of the southern Peloponnese, is great for a beach holiday: a long beach right in town, and dozens more within half an hour to an hour on both peninsulas, Messinia to the west and the Mani to the east. All distances here are from Discover Greece.
Kalamata town beach
The main beach is right by the city centre, about 2.5 km long, with yellow-white sand and fine pebbles. It has sunbeds and umbrellas, bars, tavernas, water sports and a sea ramp, and holds a Blue Flag. Most hotels in town are within walking distance.
Nearby beaches (up to 15 km)
| Beach | Distance from Kalamata | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Mikri Mantinia | about 10 km | Pebbles and shells, Blue Flag, water park; good for families |
| Bouka | about 10 km | 3.5 km of sand, Blue Flag, less crowded |
| Santova | about 12 km | Sand and pebbles, beach bars, party atmosphere; for young people |
| Kitries | about 12 km | Quiet fishing village with fish tavernas |
Beautiful beaches within half an hour to an hour
| Beach | Distance from Kalamata | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Foneas | about 23 km | Pebbly cove with a large rock in the middle |
| Koroni (Zagka) | about 30 km | Yellow sand by a medieval castle, water sports |
| Kalogria | about 40 km | Sand and greenery below Mt Taygetos, diving centre |
| Stoupa | about 41 km | Clear water; one of the most family-friendly beaches nearby |
| Peroulia | about 51 km | Yellow sand among olive groves |
| Voidokilia | about 57 km | Horseshoe beach by the Gialova lagoon, shallow water |
| Finikounda | about 63 km | Soft sand and shallow water, Blue Flag water |
| Lagouvardos | about 70 km | Sandy Ionian bay, sometimes wavy; popular with windsurfers |
Which beach suits me?
- With small children: Mikri Mantinia (water park), Stoupa, Finikounda and Voidokilia, with shallow water.
- For young people: Santova, with its beach bars.
- For quiet: Kitries, and Bouka, which is long and so less crowded.
- For the view: Voidokilia, one of the most photographed beaches in Greece.
Tips for Kalamata's beaches
- Car: for the farther beaches you need a car. See our guide to renting a car in Greece.
- Voidokilia: there are no facilities; bring water and shade, and arrive early in summer, as parking fills up.
- Season: the sea is warm from June to October.
More on the area: the Kalamata destination page, flights to Kalamata from Israel and kosher and Shabbat in Kalamata.
FAQ
Is there a beach in Kalamata town? Yes. The town beach is next to the centre, about 2.5 km long, with a Blue Flag, sunbeds, bars and tavernas.
What is the most beautiful beach near Kalamata? Voidokilia, a horseshoe beach by the Gialova lagoon, is considered one of the finest in Greece. It is about 57 km from Kalamata.
Which beach near Kalamata is good for children? Mikri Mantinia with its water park, and Stoupa and Finikounda with their shallow water.
Can I reach the beaches without a car? The town beach, yes, on foot. For most of the others you need a car or a taxi.
