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Pilos

Gialova, Navarino Bay, Messinia, Peloponnese

FROM £ 1,252 PER WEEK

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Ground Floor: Open plan living room/dining room (Sat TV, DVD, WiFi, A/C) with doors to dining terrace. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, washing machine). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room. Twin bedroom (A/C). Twin bedroom (A/C) with French doors to dining terrace. Shower room.
Outside: Dining terrace with awning. Poolside terrace with sun shade. Barbecue*. Private parking.
Private swimming pool (7m x 4m).

A picturesque, pastoral landscape of fields, olive groves and orchards forms the setting for Pilos, a smart contemporary villa situated, with only two other villas, on one of the hillsides close to the coastal village of Gialova. From its elevated position, the Bay of Navarino can be seen, its sparkling waters beckoning you from afar.

Much closer to home of course, the private swimming pool at Pilos is itself an invitation to swim. Accessed from the villa by a set of steps, it is surrounded by smart terracing with plenty of space for sun loungers, with shade provided by a canvas sail.

Crisp and contemporary, the interior with its white walls and beams provides a welcome respite from the summer sun. Open plan living accommodation gives access onto the splendid dining terrace, where many an alfresco meal will be enjoyed. One of the bedrooms also enjoys access to this terrace. The bedrooms are decorated in a similar crisp and understated style, with one having en suite facilities. An additional shower room completes the picture.

Home to a pleasing selection of tavernas, cafes and amenities, Gialova is just under 2km away. The tavernas line the sandy shore, a most attractive spot for a long, lazy lunch sampling the local dishes. Equally appealing are the nearby beaches of Voidokilia (15min drive) and Golden Beach (5min drive), which ring the famous Gialova lagoon, a renowned haven for wildlife.

Please note: *Due to wooded environs barbecues are not permitted over the summer months
Property licence number: 1160000

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Please note: The Greek Government charge a Climate Tax which is payable by guests staying in hotels and other properties. For Pilos the charge is a flat rate of €8.00 (£6.96) per night which can be paid directly to the property owner in resort.

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Great Things to Do Near Pilos

Visit some waterfalls

Polilimnio waterfalls: these can be reached via the road from Pylos to Kalamata. There are about 15 fresh-water lakes and waterfalls, accessed by a rough track, so sturdy shoes are required. The gorge is about 3 kilometres long and there are no facilities, so remember to take sufficient food and drink. You will be rewarded by some stunning scenery and cool lakes to swim in.
Kalamaris waterfall : located close to Gialova in the direction of Schinolaka. From the car park it is about a 15 minute walk to the falls along an unmade track. Sturdy shoes are recommended. As there are no facilities take your own food and drink and your swimming things for a refreshing dip.

Play a round of golf

There are a small selection of golf courses in the vicinity, two of these being the Bay Course (www.costanavarino.com/golf-resort/baycourse) and Dunes Course (www.costanavarino.com/golf-resort/dunescourse), both at Costa Navarino.

Visit the nearby village of Methoni

You will spot its imposing Venetian castle that dominates the coastline. You can look around the castle, and the village itself, which boasts many excellent cafes and tavernas. Remember your bathing costume as well, as it also has a brilliant golden sandy beach.

Go for a boat trip

Drive into Pylos harbour, and take one of the excursion boats over to the 'arched' Sfaktiria rock. You may well have seen this beautiful rock on many posters and postcards, but the only way to see it is by these excursion boats. It's well worth the trip, and the commentary from the captain is very interesting as he will tell you all about the sunken ships in the bay, casualties of the battle of Navarone.

Spend a day at ancient Olympia

You'll find ancient Olympia on the road heading north towards the market town of Pyrgos. It is well signposted along the way. Spend an amazing day here visiting all the nooks and crannies of the original Olympic stadium.

Eat olives on the terrace

Kalamata olives are famous all over the world. Now you can enjoy this delicacy in their home environment. Why not wash them down with a nice glass of chilled Retsina?

Sit under the very old plane tree in Pylos square (Platia)

As in most Greek towns and villages, the hub of the place is in the platia (square), so called after the Platanos tree (plane tree) planted in all the squares to provide shade from the heat and sun. It is a real honour to sit under some of these grand old specimens and the huge tree in Pylos square is over 200 years old. An excellent place to enjoy your morning or late afternoon coffee.

Snorkelling

The best places for snorkelling are along the rocky shore at the end of the sandy Golden beach. There are huge numbers of fish along here, as well as many varieties of shellfish - you'll have a whale of a time!

Get lost in Messinia

Take a map, and head for Filiatra, then Kiparisia and then take the inland route back through the villages of Aristomenis and Vlachopoulos. When you get lost, don't worry, you won't be lost for long as the next village is only a couple of kilometres away. You'll want to stop in all of them, as they are so pretty, very traditional and it's highly unlikely that you'll come across any other tourists throughout the entire day.

Visit the Nemea winery

Drive to the town of Nemea in the northern region of the Peloponnese and visit the vast number of wineries there. Nemea wine is one of the most popular in Greece, and you will find varieties of it in all of the shops.

Take a drive and explore the Mani

It's not too far, but you will need to prepare yourself for being away from the house for a whole day - take your bathing costume, as you will have many opportunities to stop for a refreshing swim, whenever the mood takes you. The Mani, the Taygetos mountains and the charming village of Kardamyli all combine to make this a perfect day out.

Wander down to the lagoon

Sit under the trees in the shade and watch the wildlife go about their daily business - frogs, fish, dragonflies etc. It's fascinating!

Visit the beach at Voidhokilia

Swim in wonderfully clean water, explore Nestor's cave on the way, and have a wonderful walk around the lagoon - a nature lover's paradise.

Nestor's Cave

This is an extremely interesting ancient site, and it's only a 20 minute drive from Gialova on the way to the village of Chora.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Gialova	5 mins
Pylos	15 mins
Chora	20 mins
Methoni	30 mins

Beaches

Gialova	5 mins
Voidokilia Beach	20 mins
Navarino Bay	25 mins

Airports

Kalamata	55 mins
Athens	3 Hrs 30 mins

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Pilos

Gialova, Navarino Bay, Messinia, Peloponnese

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