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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Peloponnese, Greece · Europe
Paralía Vérgas works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kalamata, 15km from Langada Pass.
Paralía Vérgas is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 1,966, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Paralía Vérgas 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 Paralía Vérgas to your route.
The 1986 Kalamata earthquake struck the southern Peloponnese Region of Greece on September 13 at 20:24 local time. The 12.5 km (7.8 mi) deep moment magnitude (Mw) 5.9 earthquake had an epicenter near the coastal city of Kalamata and was assigned X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The earthquake was theRead more
result of normal faulting along a northwest-dipping fault and produced surface ruptures. Extensive damage was reported in Kalamata and Elaiochori. At least 20 people died and 330 were injured. Survivors sought refuge at campsites and reconstruction work lasted five years.
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Paralía Vérgas is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0071 latitude, 22.1568 longitude.
Paralía Vérgas has a population of approximately 1,966 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Full driving guide for Greece8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
A spectacular fortified Byzantine ghost city on a steep hillside near Sparta, with churches containing precious medieval frescoes.
20 km · about 25 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A wild, remote region of the southern Peloponnese with tower houses, Byzantine churches, and the mythical entrance to Hades at Cape Tainaron.
35 km · about 40 min drive
photogenic
The old harbour of Areopoli: a handful of stone houses and tavernas set directly on water so clear the fishing boats appear to float in air. Sea turtles cruise the shallows; the Mavromichalis clan tower still guards the bay.
41 km · about 50 min drive
beach
A near-perfect Omega-shaped sandy bay in Messinia, ringed by dunes and a ruined castle above.
45 km · about 50 min drive
castle
A sprawling Venetian sea-fortress juts into the water on a causeway at the Peloponnese's tip.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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