beach
Voidokilia Beach
A near-perfect Omega-shaped sandy bay in Messinia, ringed by dunes and a ruined castle above.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Peloponnese, Greece · Europe
Filiatrá is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Gargaliánoi, 30km from Ancient Messene.
Filiatrá is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 5,359, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Filiatrá sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Filiatrá to your route.
Filiatra (Greek: Φιλιατρά), is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 114.877 km2.
Filiatra is situated near the Ionian Sea coast in westernRead more
Messenia. It is located 11 km northwest of Gargalianoi, 13 km southwest of Kyparissia, 29 km northwest of Pylos and 49 km west of Kalamata. The Greek National Road 9 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia - Pylos) passes through the town. Filiatra was founded around the 12th and the 13th centuries. It was constructed close to the site of the ancient city Erana. Filiatra has several schools, churches and shops. A scaled reproduction of the Eiffel Tower stands at the entrance to the village. The local soccer club is Erani Filiatra.
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Filiatrá is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1564 latitude, 21.5853 longitude.
Filiatrá has a population of approximately 5,359 people, making it a town in Greece.
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beach
A near-perfect Omega-shaped sandy bay in Messinia, ringed by dunes and a ruined castle above.
23 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
One of Greece's most complete and least-crowded ancient cities: a vast 4th-century-BC site with an intact stadium, theatre, agora and the massive Arcadian Gate, spread below the village of Mavromati.
30 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
A hidden gorge in Messenia holding a chain of some 15 waterfalls and jade swimming lakes with names like Kadi and Mavrolimna, linked by ladders and footpaths. Park above Kalochori-Haravgi village and descend into the ravine.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A sprawling Venetian sea-fortress juts into the water on a causeway at the Peloponnese's tip.
39 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
The birthplace of the Olympic Games, this sacred sanctuary in the Peloponnese contains the ruins of athletic facilities, temples, and the workshop of Phidias.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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