Kardamyli, Coastal locality in Peloponnese, Greece
Kardamyli sits between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taygetos Mountains, featuring traditional stone buildings connected by narrow pathways and surrounded by olive groves.
Homer mentioned Kardamyli in ancient texts as one of seven settlements that Agamemnon offered to Achilles, confirming its existence since antiquity.
The Mourtzinos-Troupakis fortress complex exhibits the distinctive military architecture of the Mani region and now functions as a museum of local heritage.
Regular bus services connect Kardamyli to Kalamata, located 38 kilometers northwest, providing convenient access for travelers exploring the Peloponnese region.
British writer Patrick Fermor's house, constructed in the 1960s, combines traditional Greek architectural elements with modern design principles.
Address: 240 22, Greece
GPS coordinates: 36.88704,22.23300
Latest update: March 25, 2025 12:10
The Peloponnese peninsula contains ancient theaters, medieval castles, Byzantine ruins, and natural wonders. The region features waterfalls at Polylimnio and Neda, the UNESCO site of Ancient Olympia, and the fortress of Monemvasia. Mountains, caves, and coastal areas provide opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Mystras
24 km
Taygetus
13.9 km
Monastery of Panayia Yiatrissa
14.4 km
Archaeological site of Mystra
24 km
Agia Sofia church (Mystras)
23.9 km
Pantanassa Monastery
24 km
Peribleptos Monastery
23.9 km
Kalamata Castle
20.5 km
Acropolis & Fortification Castle of Mystras
23.8 km
Archaeological Museum of Messenia
20.4 km
Vyros Gorge
7.1 km
Drakos-Selinitsa system
11 km
Kalamata Dance Megaron
20.3 km
Mystras Castle
23.8 km
Transfiguration of the Savior, Lankadas
15 km
Cathedral of Ypapanti, Kalamata
20.4 km
Agios Nikolaos church (Mystras)
24 km
French Institute of Kalamata - Oikia Efesiou
20.2 km
City hall of Kalamata
20.3 km
Taygetos Mountain Peak, Prophet Elias
12.8 km
Church of Agioi Anargyroi, Nomitsi
13.8 km
Church of Ag. Metamorphosis, Nomitsis
13.9 km
Agios Charalambos Kalamata
20.2 km
Church of Agioi Apostoloi
20.4 km
Mele Monastery
23.2 km
Small Taxiarchs, Kalamata
20.3 km
Agioi Theodoroi church, Kambos
6.3 km
Folklore museum, Kalamata - Archontiko Kyriakou
20.5 kmReviews
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