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Feast on the fare at the Kalamata farmer’s market
On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, vendors set up shop at the Kalamata farmer’s market. It’s known for being one of the liveliest in the region and exploring it is a great way to sample some of the cuisine the area is known for. Expect stalls piled high with everything from freshly-caught fish to cheeses and pastries.Kalamata’s waterfront is framed by four kilometres’ worth of Blue Flag beach. It’s a popular spot, lined with restaurants, beach bars, and watersports centres, where underwater explorers can book in for sailing, snorkelling and scuba tours.
Read MoreWhile Kalamata is the home of the famous olive, there’s a lot more to its rich cuisine than the one fruit. Take the opportunity to expand your palette while in the city, and bite into Greece’s answer to the doner – al pastor. This tasty sandwich sees slabs of salty, smoked pork stuffed into pitta bread with vegetables and a chilli dressing. Top it off at one of the city’s bakeries, and grab some diples – honey-soaked, deep-fried dough that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Read MoreIn the evenings, Kalamata’s younger crowd head to one of the many bars that line Verga beach – a picturesque pebbled spot that’s a five-minute drive from Kalamata’s town centre. Multi-levelled bars and beach bungalows take it in turns to pour out cocktails, sometimes in the presence of a live band.
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