Pylos is an amphitheatrically built town located in the west end of Messinia of the Peloponnese. Before you spend your holidays in the warm Mediterranean sun and clear waters of Pylos, you can dedicate a beautiful day around the picturesque square. The center of Pylos offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy promenades in small alleys surrounded by sycamore trees. There are also many grill houses, cafés, and taverns. You will also find two imposing castles. The castle of Neo Kastro (meaning new fortress) and Paleokastro ( meaning old fortress) share memorials and relics left behind from the famous battle of Navarino. Neokastro has scattered canons in big open spaces, at the time they were used by the Greeks in the battle to defeat an armada of about 80 Turkish and Egyptian ships. The British, Russian, and French armies helped to close the final chapter of Greece by overthrowing the Ottomans. Today, you can visit the Three Admirals Square, this impressive monument dominates the modern center of the town where pride of place goes to all the commanders of the Allied fleet. According to mythology, Neleus was the son of the god Poseidon, who became king of the maritime city of Pylos. The Royal Palace of the king is known as Nestor’s Palace and features an extraordinary discovery of Mycenean tablets, ranking it as one of the biggest centers of the Mycenean world. Even after a long history and remarkable cultural heritage, Pylos has all the credentials for enjoying a fabulous boat tour in the Peloponnese region of Greece.

With your boat trip in Pylos, you can explore the enchanting bay of Navarino. By peering through the clear waters of Sphacteria, you will see shipwrecks from the Navarino sea battles. Sphacteria island stretches all the way to the lagoon called Divari which has many sandy beaches you can stop for a swim. Alternatively, you can cruise to the coastal town of Marathopoli and continue to Proti island which is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and water sport activities. A full-day sightseeing trip in the bay is highly recommended acquainting yourself with Greece’s dramatic war-torn history. The Monument of the Greeks, the Santa Rosa Monument, the Russian monument, and the English monument were all built in honor of the fallen allies during the battle. Navarino Bay is also an ideal spot for sea kayaking trips and has impressive rock formations, sea caves, and sandy beaches where turtles often return to lay their eggs.