Top Things to Do in Pylos Greece, Pylos, Greece

Pylos Greece is an unusually positioned town, spreading across the slopes of the hill, offering wonderful views out over the bay. As a historic coastal town in Messenia, Peloponnese, Pylos is a destination always in season and you can expect a buzz of activity in the fabulous coastal town.

Exploring the south-west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula reveals beautiful golden sandy beaches with clear blue waters, olive groves, vineyards, and castles with a rich history.

Walking about the Peloponnese, you constantly stumble across reminders of its colorful past. Sitting at a harborside cafe in Pylos Greece enjoying traditional Greek food made with fresh local ingredients, it will be difficult to conjure up images of bloody battle scenes that once played out at Pylos’s harbor.

In fact, it’s so pleasant to sit at a harborside cafe it’s hard to realize that the harbor was once a war zone. Thousands of Ottoman sailors were butchered in the Greek War of Independence.

These days the harbor area is a far cry from its distant past. Its cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes, statues and greenery make it a wonderful place to while away a few peaceful hours. The town and its suburbs attract people interested in its illustrious past. It’s precisely why it isn’t hard to find exciting things to do in Pylos. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).