To those of our guests who would like to seek some getaways from Foinikounta, explore Southwestern Messinia and try different forms of activities we would suggest the following half or one day excursions.
Methoni
Half a Day Excursion to Methoni town
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to town Methoni (approx. 15min drive).
- Visit the famous Methoni Castle
- Go swimming to nearby beautiful beaches
- Enjoy your lunch or dinner at a greek Taverna in Methoni.
- Return the same way to Porto Finissia Hotel.
Koroni
Half a Day Excursion to Koroni town
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to town Koroni (approx. 20min drive).
- Visit the famous Koroni Castle
- Go swimming to nearby magnificent beaches.
- Enjoy your lunch or dinner at a greek Taverna in Koroni.
Ideal place to visit and spend a full day by walking and exploring within the castle walls, having a swim in beautiful beaches and/or having a beverage on an establishment and concluding your day with a Mediterranean meal in one of the many options in restaurants and taverns the area of Koroni has to offer.
Pylos
Day Excursion to Pylos town
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to town Pylos (approx. 25min drive).
- Visit the famous Castle “Niokastro”
- Enjoy a coffee, an aperitif or refreshment drink under the plane trees at the famous “Trion Navarchon Square”
- Plan for a boat tour in Navarino bay and Sfaktiria Islet.
- Enjoy your lunch or dinner at a greek Taverna in Pylos.
- Return the same way to Porto Finissia Hotel.
The city of Pylos is an ideal place for families to visit. In its center you will find the famous square of Trion Navarchon (The Three Admirals), with the large and very old Plane Trees offering dew during the hot summer days and a large area for kids to play. Apart from your visit on the Niokastro Fortress but also at the Archaeological Museum of Pylos, you can enjoy your swimming on a small beach by the port. You also have a plethora of choices in establishments and restaurants of Mediterranean cuisine, traditional deserts and delicacies, which you can either enjoy them by the sea or below the imposing and protective shade of an ancient Plane Tree.
You can also combine with this suggested excursion:
- Kalamari (A beautiful waterfall just 7 km north of Pylos by Schinolaka village)
- Gialova Lagoon (One of the most important wetlands in Europe)
Ancient Messini
Day Excursion to Ancient Messini & Kalamata town
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to Messini town (approx. 50 min drive).
- Visit the famous Ancient Messini Archeological site.
- Enjoy your lunch or dinner at a greek Taverna in the surroundings.
- Visit Kalamata, the capital city of Messinia.
- Return the same way to Porto Finissia Hotel.
You can also combine with this suggested excursion:
- Polylimnio Waterfalls (A beautiful network of waterfalls and lakes. You can visit them with a minor detour on your way or return to/from Kalamata)
Nestor Palace
Half a Day Excursion to Nestor Palace & Chora town
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to Pylos – Chora town (approx. 50min drive).
- Visit the famous Nestor’s Palace
- Go swimming to nearby magnificent beaches, such as Voidokoilia
- Enjoy your lunch or dinner at a greek Taverna.
- Return the same way to Porto Finissia Hotel.
You can also combine with this suggested excursion:
- Kalamari (A beautiful waterfall just 13 km south of King Nestor Palace)
- Gialova Lagoon (One of the most important wetlands in Europe)
Hidden Paradises
Half or Full Day Excursion to Secluded beaches
- Depart from Porto Finissia Hotel after having breakfast.
- En route to either Foinikounta Port (5 minutes walking) or Methoni Port (15 minutes driving).
- Rent a boat
- Go swimming to nearby magnificent secluded beaches, such as Marathi, Kantouni and many more.
- Return the same way to Porto Finissia Hotel.
Some of the secluded beaches can also be combined with this suggested excursion:
- Methoni and its medieval Castle