Facts about Kalamata, Greece
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Peloponnese |
| Regional Unit | Messenia |
| Municipality | Kalamata |
| Municipal Seat | Kalamata |
| Named After | Byzantine-era name 鈥淜alamata鈥� |
| Established | Antiquity (modern city developed in the Byzantine period) |
| Municipality Status | 1912 |
| Coordinates | 37.0389掳 N, 22.1142掳 E |
| Total Area | ~440 sq km |
| Land Area | ~440 sq km |
| Water Area | Minimal |
| Population (2021) | 54,100 |
| Population Rank | Largest city in Messenia |
| Major City | Kalamata |
| Main Industries | Agriculture, Food Processing, Tourism, Services |
| Major Transport Links | Kalamata International Airport (KLX), national road network, port of Kalamata |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00) |
| Known For | Kalamata olives, historic castle, seaside promenade |
| Website | https://www.kalamata.gr |
Top Attractions in Kalamata, Greece
- Kalamata Castle 鈥� hilltop castle with panoramic views of the city
- Historic Center of Kalamata 鈥� old town with traditional streets and landmarks
- Archaeological Museum of Messinia 鈥� museum showcasing regional artifacts
- Church of the Holy Apostles 鈥� historic Byzantine church in the old town
- Kalamata Municipal Railway Park 鈥� open-air park with historic trains
- Kalamata Beach 鈥� long sandy beach with caf茅s and seaside walks
- Benakeion Archaeological Museum 鈥� museum housed in a neoclassical building
- Central Square of Kalamata 鈥� lively hub with shops and caf茅s
- Mount Taygetos 鈥� nearby mountain range ideal for hiking and nature trips
- Local Olive Oil Museums and Shops 鈥� places to explore Kalamata鈥檚 famous olives
Distance from Kalamata to Other Greece Cities
- Kalamata to Athens 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Kalamata to Patras 鈥� 215 km (134 miles)
- Kalamata to Thessaloniki 鈥� 630 km (391 miles)
- Kalamata to Tripoli 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Kalamata to Sparta 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Kalamata to Corinth 鈥� 145 km (90 miles)
- Kalamata to Larissa 鈥� 470 km (292 miles)
- Kalamata to Volos 鈥� 445 km (277 miles)
- Kalamata to Ioannina 鈥� 390 km (242 miles)
- Kalamata to Heraklion 鈥� 500 km (311 miles)
- Kalamata to Chania 鈥� 540 km (336 miles)
- Kalamata to Kavala 鈥� 760 km (472 miles)
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