{"id":1699230,"date":"2026-11-03T15:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/?p=1699230"},"modified":"2026-11-03T15:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:41:37","slug":"marina-kalamata-peloponnese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/segelmagazin\/marina-kalamata-peloponnes\/","title":{"rendered":"Marina Kalamata: Getting There, Harbour Info and Sailing Destinations in Messenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marina Kalamata lies at the western end of the harbour of Kalamata, the capital of Messenia at the very north of the Messenian Gulf on the Peloponnese. Here you can read how to get to Marina Kalamata from the airport and by car or bus, where to park and shop, what the marina offers, which destinations lie between the Mani, Koroni, Methoni and Pylos, and what skippers should know about registering and the marine weather.<\/p>\n<h2>The essentials at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Kalamata airport is around 8 kilometres from the marina, and you can be there by car in about ten minutes.<\/li>\n<li>The marina has its own car parks, and the nearest supermarket is around 600 metres away.<\/li>\n<li>If you arrive early, you can have your luggage stored at the marina for a fee.<\/li>\n<li>The marina is open all year round.<\/li>\n<li>Kardamyli and Limeni in the Mani lie on the eastern side of the gulf, Koroni on the western side, and Methoni and Pylos beyond on the coast facing the Ionian Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where is Marina Kalamata?<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Kalamata lies at the western town beach of Kalamata, right next to the commercial harbour, which adjoins it to the east. A breakwater protects its two basins to the south, towards the gulf, and the pontoons lie close to the shore. It is around 1.5 kilometres north to the town centre, and Mount Taygetos rises above the town.<\/p>\n<p>Kalamata is the capital and central port of Messenia. After liberation from Ottoman rule, the town grew into a prosperous trading centre, and olive oil, raisins and figs from the fertile hinterland were shipped out through the harbour. East of the marina, the town beach, around 2.5 kilometres long, stretches along the water with the Navarinou seafront road. There are caf\u00e9s and restaurants around the marina.<\/p>\n<h2>Arriving for the start of your sailing trip in Kalamata<\/h2>\n<p>Kalamata has its own international airport very close to the town. If you are travelling via Athens, you can continue by car or by long-distance bus.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1699117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Church domes of Kalamata with a view of the Messenian Gulf\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-600x903.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/toernfinder-kirchenkuppeln-kalamata-blick-messenischen-scaled.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>From Kalamata airport to the marina<\/h3>\n<p>Kalamata International Airport \u201cCaptain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos\u201d is around 8 kilometres from the marina, and the drive takes about ten minutes by car. The airport is the main gateway to the southern Peloponnese, and most passengers arrive on international flights. As things stand (November 2026), there are connecting flights from Athens, with a flight time of about an hour.<\/p>\n<h3>By car or bus<\/h3>\n<p>It is around 230 kilometres from Athens \u201cEleftherios Venizelos\u201d Airport to Kalamata. By motorway, you can get from Athens to Kalamata in about two and a half hours.<\/p>\n<p>Long-distance buses run by KTEL Messinias connect Kalamata regularly with Athens, departing from the Kifissos bus station there. From the bus station in Kalamata on Artemidos Street, buses also run to the towns of Messenia and the Peloponnese, for example to Pylos and Areopoli in the Mani. The bus station is in the north of the town, around 2.7 kilometres as the crow flies from the marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Parking<\/h3>\n<p>Marina Kalamata has its own car parks, and the grounds also have spaces for boat trailers. A free public car park is around 500 metres north of the marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Arrived early: storing luggage<\/h3>\n<p>You can have luggage stored at the marina, which costs 4 euros per item per day plus VAT (as of November 2026).<\/p>\n<h3>Showers and sanitary facilities<\/h3>\n<p>There are toilets and showers at both ends of the marina, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer.<\/p>\n<h3>Shopping for the trip<\/h3>\n<p>You can reach several supermarkets on foot: The Mart is around 600 metres north-west of the marina, Lambos around 600 metres to the east, an AB Vassilopoulos around 700 metres to the north-east and a My Market around 1 kilometre away. For a big shop by car, AB Vassilopoulos has an underground car park for customers with a clearance height of 2 metres.<\/p>\n<h3>Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services<\/h3>\n<p>The nearest pharmacy is about 200 metres north of the marina. Kalamata General Hospital is about 6.3 kilometres north-west of the marina.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>112: European emergency number for ambulance, police and fire brigade<\/li>\n<li>108: Emergency number of the Greek Coast Guard, also for emergencies at sea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What does Marina Kalamata offer?<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Kalamata has 250 in-water berths for boats up to 25 metres in length and with a draught of up to 3 metres. There is space ashore for around 150 boats, and a travel lift can hoist up to 60 tonnes. The marina is open all year round.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Marina Kalamata<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>West end of the harbour of Kalamata, 24100 Kalamata, Peloponnese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operator<\/td>\n<td>Kalamata Marina S.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berths<\/td>\n<td>250, boats up to 25 metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiefgang<\/td>\n<td>up to 3 metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dry berths<\/td>\n<td>around 150, travel lift up to 60 tonnes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VHF<\/td>\n<td>Channel 69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phone<\/td>\n<td>+30 27210 21037 and +30 27210 21054, 24-hour emergency line +30 693 664 7197<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>24 hours a day, 220 and 380 volts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>Electricity is available around the clock at 220 and 380 volts, and so is drinking water. A boat fuel station is located on the breakwater at the entrance to the eastern basin. The marina is guarded around the clock and has a fire alarm and extinguishing system. Wi-Fi is free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>For work on your boat, there are workshops for maintenance and repairs, a 60-tonne travel lift, a slipway and divers. On site there are buildings with shops, offices, bars, caf\u00e9s and a restaurant, as well as car hire companies and boat charter offices. Customs and the harbour police also have a presence in the marina.<\/p>\n<h2>When is the season in Kalamata?<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Kalamata operates all year round. Its summer tariff applies from April to September, and the winter tariff from October to March. Kalamata lies at the very northern end of the Messenian Gulf, which opens to the south.<\/p>\n<p>The official marine weather forecast for Greece is produced by the Greek meteorological service EMY (HNMS in English). Its gale warnings are issued immediately after publication, and are also broadcast directly on board via NAVTEX.<\/p>\n<h2>Which sailing destinations can you reach from Kalamata?<\/h2>\n<p>From Kalamata you sail south into the Messenian Gulf. The villages of the Mani lie on its eastern side, and Koroni on its western side. Beyond the south-western tip of the Peloponnese, Methoni and Pylos follow along the coast of the Ionian Sea.<\/p>\n<h3>Mani: Kardamyli and Limeni<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kardamyli<\/strong> lies south-east of Kalamata on the coast of the Messenian Mani. The coastal village has a strong medieval character, with a beach nearby and tavernas and bars close at hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limeni<\/strong> lies further south on the coast of the Mani. The village nestles against the turquoise water with its cobbled lanes and tavernas. Worth seeing are the four-storey tower of the Mavromichalis family and the main church of the Panagia Vretti monastery, dating from 1731.<\/p>\n<h3>Koroni<\/h3>\n<p>Koroni lies south-west of Kalamata on the western side of the gulf. Koroni Castle guards the peninsula that bounds the Messenian Gulf to the west, with the village and a sheltered harbour below it. Under Venetian rule, Koroni was a compulsory stop for merchants and pilgrim ships bound for the Holy Land from the 13th to the 15th century. Today, Koroni is the only castle in Messenia that is still inhabited.<\/p>\n<h3>Methoni<\/h3>\n<p>Methoni lies at the southernmost tip of the western Peloponnese. The mighty castle stands on a narrow cape which, together with the islands of Sapientza and Schiza, protects the natural anchorage in the small bay east of the castle. Together with Koroni, Venice called the town one of its \u201cmain eyes\u201d in the eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<h3>Pylos and Navarino Bay<\/h3>\n<p>Pylos lies on Navarino Bay on the south-west coast of the Peloponnese, looking out over the Ionian Sea. The island of Sfaktiria shelters the bay, and its harbour is regarded as one of the safest anchorages in the Mediterranean. At the southern entrance to the bay stands the Niokastro fortress, built by the Ottomans in 1573. In 1827, the fleets of Britain, France and Russia defeated the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet here in the Battle of Navarino. The island of Zakynthos also lies in the Ionian Sea; we present the town and its harbour in our profile <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/port-zakynthos-town\/\">Zakynthos Town harbour<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h2>What can you do on a harbour day in Kalamata?<\/h2>\n<p>The city beach and the Railway Park are right next to the marina, while the castle and old town lie about 2.6 kilometres further north.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kalamata Castle: The castle stands on a low hill on the north-western edge of the old town above the River Nedonas, about 2.6 kilometres north of the marina as the crow flies. From the top you can look out over the Kalamata plain and the coast of the gulf. Since the early 20th century, the interior has been a wooded park. Every summer, the castle comes to life with the Kalamata International Dance Festival.<\/li>\n<li>Old town: The old town stretches out around the castle. It is a popular meeting place, and a large part of the nightlife takes place here.<\/li>\n<li>City beach and Navarinou Street: The beach, about 2.5 kilometres long, begins east of the harbour. Navarinou, the street along the seafront, is ideal for a stroll, a bike ride or a dip in the sea.<\/li>\n<li>Railway Park: The city's Railway Park begins about 500 metres north-east of the marina and runs north past the old station. It is a good spot for a walk in the greenery, and there are playgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For skippers: registration, berthing and marine weather in Kalamata<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Kalamata monitors VHF channel 69. Berths can be requested using the form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksmarin.com\/berth-request\/kalamata\">marina's website<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h3>Registration and Berthing<\/h3>\n<p>You can reach the marina office on +30 27210 21037 and +30 27210 21054, on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm. In emergencies, the marina can be reached around the clock on +30 693 664 7197. The office is at the western end of the marina.<\/p>\n<p>The daily rates apply to berthing stern-to the pontoon; lying alongside carries a surcharge of 80 per cent, and catamarans pay 75 per cent more. A boat with a length overall of 12.50 metres pays 45 euros per day in summer (April to September) and 31 euros in winter (October to March), in each case excluding 24 per cent VAT (as of November 2026). Electricity and water cost extra.<\/p>\n<h3>Harbour rules<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Berthing fees are payable in advance, by bank transfer or credit card. You can pay in cash up to 500 euros.<\/li>\n<li>You may only leave once all fees up to the day of departure have been paid.<\/li>\n<li>Departure is by 2 pm. If you stay until 7 pm, you pay an additional half day's rate, and after that a full day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Approach<\/h3>\n<p>Marina Kalamata lies behind a breakwater that protects it to the south, towards the gulf. The entrance is at the western end of the breakwater. The marina cannot accommodate a draught of more than 3 metres.<\/p>\n<h3>Which marine weather forecast applies off Kalamata?<\/h3>\n<p>The relevant forecast is the marine weather report from the Greek meteorological service EMY, which is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hnms.gr\/\">Meteorological Service website<\/a> . On board, you can receive it via NAVTEX on 518 kHz. Greece broadcasts via three coast radio stations on Corfu (identifier K), Crete (H) and Limnos (L). The forecasts are updated every six hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Sailing trips from Kalamata on T\u00f6rnfinder<\/h2>\n<p>You can find sailing trips throughout Greece, including around the Peloponnese, on T\u00f6rnfinder under <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-greece\/\">Sailing in Greece<\/a>. Offers in other sailing areas around the Mediterranean can be found under <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-mediterranean\/\">Sailing in the Mediterranean<\/a>, and all dates at a glance under <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-trips\/\">Trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I get from Kalamata airport to the marina?<\/h3>\n<p>By car it takes about ten minutes. The airport is about 8 kilometres from the marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Where do I park at the start of the trip in Kalamata?<\/h3>\n<p>In the car parks at Marina Kalamata. There is also a public car park about 500 metres north of the marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I leave luggage at Marina Kalamata?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the marina stores luggage for 4 euros per item per day, plus VAT.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I do my shopping near the marina?<\/h3>\n<p>The nearest supermarkets are about 600 metres away: The Mart to the north-west and Lambos to the east of the marina. An AB Vassilopoulos with an underground car park for customers is about 700 metres away.<\/p>\n<h3>Which VHF channel does Marina Kalamata use?<\/h3>\n<p>Channel 69. You can also reach the office on +30 27210 21037, or in emergencies around the clock on +30 693 664 7197.<\/p>\n<h3>How much draught can a boat have in Marina Kalamata?<\/h3>\n<p>A maximum draught of 3 metres, and the length overall can be up to 25 metres.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marina Kalamata am Messenischen Golf: Anreise vom Flughafen, Parken, Einkauf, 250 Liegepl\u00e4tze und T\u00f6rnziele bis Pylos.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":1699120,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_tf_mag_toernhinweis":"griechenland","footnotes":""},"categories":[536],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1699230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviere-haefen","category-536","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1699230"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1699232,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699230\/revisions\/1699232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1699120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1699230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1699230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1699230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}