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Gargaliánoi

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Gargaliánoi

Gargaliánoi works well as a base: 15 minutes from Chóra, 21km from Polylimnio Waterfalls.

Gargaliánoi is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 6,864, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gargaliánoi 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 Gargaliánoi to your route.

About Gargaliánoi

Gargalianoi (Greek: Γαργαλιάνοι) 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 122.680 km2. It is situated 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Ionian Sea coast,

Read more 18 km (11 mi) north of Pylos, 21 km (13 mi) south of Kyparissia and 43 km (27 mi) west of Kalamata. The Greek National Road 9 (Patras - Pyrgos - Pylos) passes through the town.

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Where is Gargaliánoi located?

Gargaliánoi is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0652 latitude, 21.6381 longitude.

What is the population of Gargaliánoi?

Gargaliánoi has a population of approximately 6,864 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
6,864
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.0652, 21.6381

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 Gargaliánoi

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.

12 km · about 20 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Methoni Castle

A sprawling Venetian sea-fortress juts into the water on a causeway at the Peloponnese's tip.

28 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Langada Pass

Legendary 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Gargaliánoi

  • 59 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

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Pýlos

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Aristoménis

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18 km awayPop. 1,696

Kyparissía

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 5,033

Aetós

🇬🇷 Greece

26 km awayPop. 1,540

Androúsa

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 1,800

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