Messinia will take your breath away with its diversity. From Ancient Greek history to its vast olive groves, green valleys, mountains, gorges and coves. Numerous small or long sandy beaches, small mountainous cliff-hanging villages with breathtaking views that hide beautiful gorges and waterfalls.
Messinia is home to Voidokilia Cove (pictured above) which is not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, but maybe also in the Mediterranean Sea.
Voidokilia is hidden behind sand dunes, which seem to be protecting its secret of magic beauty. The beach of outstanding beauty lies beneath the Old Frankish castle (Paliokastro) and the cave of King Nestor, the ancient King of Pylos, who according to legend, used this cave as a haven for his cattle.
From Voidokilia beach you can pass onto the lagoon of Gialova through a natural path to observe the lagoon’s bird life, and the fascinating world of one of Europe’s most important wetlands. To swim here is a must in anyones life time!!!
Methoni Castle
South east of Messinia, between the Ionian Sea and the Messinian Gulf, we meet the picturesque town of Methoni with its ancient castle. A place which used to be one of the most important routes in the maritime history of the Mediterranean
Waterfalls of Neda
In central Messinia well hidden among the hills is the gorge of Neda. This is a small green paradise that mother nature has provided, with waterfalls where their streams create consecutive ponds and more waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery and flora.
Accommodation
We are a small family run retreat, set just 100 metres from the crystal clear beach of Methoni.
Easy walking distance to amazing ancient Greek history and Methoni historical traditional town. Famous for its traditional Greek food and seafood.
Beautiful green nature walks surround the area and in an evening amazing sunsets over the castle and sea. Methoni is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Greece, Messinia Peloponnese.
Ilias Apartments is surrounded by gardens and is just 100 meters away from the beach in the picturesque town of Methoni.
It offers self-catering rooms with a balcony overlooking Bourtzi Castle, Sapientza island and the Ionian Sea.
The apartments and studios are equipped with air conditioning and TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, coffee machine and a small oven with hotplates.
Guests can relax in the large garden with palm and pine trees.
The retreat experience is genuine, simple and at one with nature. You won’t find any shiny cutting edge technology but you will experience a warm, comfortable accommodation in a traditional Greek/English family hospitality style.
It is built with love and respect for the environment.
We offer our services throughout the year and can be booked exclusively, or as part of the maximum group of 6.
The nearest airport to our base in Methoni is in Kalamata, 55 minute scenic drive away.
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We offer our services throughout the year and can be booked exclusively, or as part of the maximum group of 4.
The nearest airport to our base in Koroni is in Kalamata, 45km away where flights run from Febuary until November. The second nearest and the biggest airport of Greece is in Athens, with year round flights. Many international airlines fly direct to Athens from all over the world.
There is a good bus service between Athens Bus Station and Kalamata with buses running almost hourly (transfers by car can be arranged at an extra fee).
The journey from Athens via Corinth takes about 3:30 hours to our Messinia retreat in Koroni and takes you through some stunning Peloponnese scenery.
Included in the price are transfers from and to Kalamata Airport or bus station, which is a 45 minutes drive from our retreat.
Packages start from £995 pp which includes:
7 nights accommodation
3-5 hours of TaiChi, Chi Kung and Meditation classes a day
Guided Scenic Walks/Hikes in the picturesque natural beauty areas of Messinia
Water, Tea and 3 meals a day/Cooked/Raw/Vegan/etc.
Shared & Private accommodation available
Trip to the beautiful waterfalls
Trip to Gialova Lagoon
Beautiful relaxing areas
Maximum 4 persons per week
Return transfers from Kalamata Airport/bus station. (Araxos/athens prices on request)
Tai Chi e-book of what you have learned & contact to keep you motivated!!
Please note that Your Flights are NOT included
Please make sure you take out travel insurance
8am: Wake up tea
8.30am: QiGong
9am: Breakfast
9:30am: Tai Chi Walking
10am: Tai Chi lesson
11am: Tea Break
11.30 am: Tai Chi lesson
12.30 am: Meditation
1pm: Lunch & Beach/Relax /Free time
5pm: Tai Chi Lesson
7pm: Meditation/ QiGong
7.30pm: Dinner
8.30pm: Chill time
More pics of Messinia
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