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Filiatrá

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Filiatrá

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.

About Filiatrá

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 western

Read 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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Where is Filiatrá located?

Filiatrá is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1564 latitude, 21.5853 longitude.

What is the population of Filiatrá?

Filiatrá has a population of approximately 5,359 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
5,359
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.1564, 21.5853

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Filiatrá

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

ancient ruins

Ancient Messene

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

Polylimnio Waterfalls

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

Methoni 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

Ancient Olympia

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

Driving roads near Filiatrá

  • 64 kmLangada PassLegendary mountain road between Sparta and Kalamata, carving through the Langada Gorge over the Taygetus range: hairpins, sheer drops and some of the finest driving scenery in the Peloponnese.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Filiatrá.

Gargaliánoi

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 6,864

Kyparissía

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13 km awayPop. 5,033

Chóra

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17 km awayPop. 2,609

Vlachópoulo

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23 km awayPop. 682

Aristoménis

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 1,696

Aetós

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24 km awayPop. 1,540

Dório

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 1,839

Pýlos

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29 km awayPop. 2,345

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