A half day hike near Kalamata at the foothills of mount Taygetos.

Land of stone and light, villages perched on the outskirts of mount Taygetos with tower houses and countless chapels. Just a breath from Kalamata, lies mount Kalathi rising up to 1316 meters. Visible from any side of the city, you can see it sometimes lost in the clouds. It is very rare for a mountain of such height to be sited so close to the sea and the city. On its slopes, picturesque villages smothered in green and even higher on its summit, forests of fir and pine trees with stunning views to the Messinian Bay and the city of Kalamata.

Our hike starts from the village of Ano Verga. We follow the trail ascending to the mountain’s highest peak. Along the way, we discover the ruins of a Greek settlement of the past century lost among olive trees, walnuts, mulberries and fir trees. The smell of the herbs, fragrant shrubs and wildflowers dominate our senses. Arriving at the highest peak at 1316 meters the view to the Messinian Bay and the city of Kalamata is breathtaking. We stop at an old threshing floor to rest and taste a homemade picnic of local delicacies and fresh fruits enjoying stunning views.

There is a minimum of 4 participants for the implementation of this outdoor activity.

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

Period of Operation: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Meeting time: 9:30 a.m.

Meeting point: Ano Verga.

Duration: 4 hours including breaks

Difficulty: Easy, some challenging parts

Suitability: Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth

Price

• Adult (18+): 50€
• Children (0-17): 40€

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Includes:

• Local mountain guide
• Tour planning
• Picnic with local products
• Photographs from the tour
• Liability insurance
• All taxes

Excludes:

• Transfer to meeting point
• Tip or gratuity

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What to bring with you:

• Bottle of water
• Hat
• Sun screen
• Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
• Hiking backpack (if available)