Kalamata

It’s my hometown so I can’t be very objective,however I think it’s a very beautiful town especially during the summer
To name a few places that worth visiting :
1.Kitries ,where you’ll find a couple of taverns,with great fresh fish and good prices.
2.Mantineies for a nice swim in crystal clear waters
3.A day trip to Mani to see the famous towers made of stone.

I was watching this guy getting a pig ready for his restaurant – see pic. He saw that I was observing and I took a photo. After which, he approached me (with the rather large meat cleaver still in hand). At first I thought he was upset about the photo (my faux pas, I didn’t ask). Turned out, he wanted to talk. He asked if I was American (guess my accent gave me away) and he lit up. Told me stories about his cousin who moved to America and is working for NASA. He invited me into his home (which was behind the restaurant) and we ate fruit. Really wonderful place and great people.

Home of the famous olive. My family has a condo here. This city really typifies the Mediterranean lifestyle, with fresh salty air, arid land, gorgeous beaches, and tiny mountain villages within a stone’s throw. On the southern tip of Peloponessus.