Pylos Greece
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Explora Journeys (9 Cruises)
Explora II
9 Cruises
Lindblad Expeditions (2 Cruises)
Ponant (2 Cruises)
Seabourn Cruise Line (20 Cruises)
Seabourn Ovation
20 Cruises
SeaDream Yacht Club (2 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Navarino Bay, one of the safest anchorages in the Mediterranean, almost entirely closed off by the island of Sphacteria. Small and mid-sized ships anchor in the roadstead or tie up at the mole, minutes from the centre.
On 20 October 1827, the British, French and Russian fleets destroyed the Turkish-Egyptian armada here, hastening Greek independence. Three Admirals Square, at the heart of Pylos, honours the commanders of the allied squadrons.
Yes, entirely, on gentle slopes beneath the arcades and tiled roofs that largely date from the French-led reconstruction after 1828. The Niokastro fortress is about a kilometre away on an easy climb.
A fortress built by the Ottomans in 1573, among the best preserved in Greece. Ten minutes' climb from the centre leads into a vast enclosure: the church of the Transfiguration, originally a mosque, restored barracks housing archaeological collections, and wall-walks open to the bay. Allow a good hour.
Three Admirals Square and the Niokastro fill the morning on foot. In the afternoon you must choose: Voidokilia beach and the Gialova lagoon about ten kilometres away, or the Palace of Nestor about fifteen.
An almost perfect arc of sand closing around translucent water, about ten kilometres north of Pylos, with the ruins of the old Navarino castle on the neighbouring ridge. Taxis and excursions handle the trip, and easy paths link the dunes and the lagoon.
The remains of a Mycenaean residence linked to the wise king of the Iliad and the Odyssey, about fifteen kilometres inland. They are among the best preserved in the Mycenaean world, sheltered by a modern roof, and the nearby museum at Chora completes the visit.
Yes, at the Gialova lagoon on the road to Voidokilia, which draws flamingos and migratory birds. It is one of the notable wetlands of the Peloponnese.
A bottle of Messenian olive oil: the region's groves rank among the most respected in Greece, and the waterfront shops carry small producer batches.
The euro and Greek, with English understood in the square's cafés and the waterfront shops. Bring cash for taxis to Voidokilia or the Palace of Nestor.
