Hiking over Kalamata

4 Hours Round trip from Ano Verga - Ano verga Easy pace
Hiking at 1000m next to the sea
Hikers on a fir forest
Panoramic view of Kalamata and the Messinian gulf
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Half-day guided hike above Kalamata
  • 02 Reach the summit of Mount Kalathi at 1316m
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views over the Messinian Bay
  • 04 Start from the traditional settlement of Ano Verga
  • 05 Picnic with local products included
  • 06 Led by a local mountain guide
  • 07 Photographs from the tour included

Escape the city for a rewarding hike on Mount Kalathi, rising just above Kalamata with sweeping views over the Messinian Bay. This half-day experience combines mountain scenery, traditional village charm, and a guided walk through one of the area’s most striking natural landscapes.

Starting from Ano Verga, you’ll follow the route toward the summit of Kalathi at 1316m, passing a mountainside setting known for its greenery, stone-built character, and fresh mountain air. Along the way, enjoy a picnic with local products and take in panoramic views of Kalamata and the surrounding coastline.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kalamata
Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

09:30 Meeting point in Ano Verga settlement

11:30 Summit mountain Kalathi at 1316m

12:00 Pic-nic

13:30 Finish the hike - Return to the starting point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ano Verga - Ano verga 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Tour planning – Sightseeing
  • Picnic with local products
  • Photographs from the tour
  • Liability insurance
  • All taxes
  • Snacks

What's Not Included

  • Tip or gratuity
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

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

Know before you go

  • Local mountain guide
  • Tour planning
  • Picnic with local products
  • Photographs from the tour
  • Liability insurance
  • All taxes
  • There is a minimum of 2 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ano Verga - Ano verga, Ano Verga
Tour start
Ano Verga - Ano verga, Ano Verga
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Ano Verga - Ano verga.

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