Your vacation destination:
Kalamata, the capital of Messinia, is diverse and has a few surprises in store. The old town with its art stores, ouzeries and traditional cafés, a monastery, a castle from the Middle Ages, several museums and the railroad museum popular with children, a daily market, the new town with many stores and modern cafés, the famous summer dance festival, the long beach with lively beach bars, stores for beach supplies, water sports and amusement parks and a vibrant nightlife in chic bars, clubs and ensembles.
Location:
Only a short walk from the long sandy/pebble beach and the beach promenade. Bars, restaurants, tavernas and shopping facilities are nearby. Bus stop in front of the hotel. The city center of Kalamata is approx. 5 km away. The airport of Kalamata is approx. 15 km away.
Facilities:
The stylish Hotel Horizon Blu has 2 buildings with a total of 38 accommodation units and offers a lobby with 24-hour reception, lobby, WLAN (included), buffet and a la carte restaurant with Mediterranean and international cuisine and a cocktail bar. In the outdoor area there is a beautifully landscaped swimming pool with sun terrace and pool bar. Sun loungers, parasols and towels are included at the pool and on the hotel's own stretch of beach. Parking spaces are available.
Credit cards: all major cards.
Wellness:
Indoor pool and fitness room (free of charge) Wellness area with massages, sauna, steam bath and beauty treatments (for a fee, from 18 years)
Accommodation:
Double room: approx. 30sqm (max. 3 persons)
The elegant rooms are furnished in a maritime style and have king-size beds with Cocomat mattresses, bath and shower/WC, hairdryer, bath products, bathrobe and slippers. Air conditioning (included), telephone, satellite TV, WiFi internet (free), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, safe (laptop size and free). Balcony or terrace with garden view. Can also be booked with side sea view.
Double rooms can also be booked for single use.
Superior room: approx. 30sqm (max. 3 persons)
With the same facilities and size as the double rooms, these have a terrace with private pool (not heated) and garden view. Can also be booked with sea view.
Catering:
Extended breakfast buffet. Dinner buffet or menu
Sport / entertainment:
The hotel is an excellent starting point for exploring the area in a hire car. There is a water sports center near the hotel with water skiing, wakeboarding, flyboarding, jet skiing, kayaking and pedal boats, as well as water bouncy castles for the little ones. (external provider, for a fee). Kalamata's beach promenade itself offers a variety of nightlife and entertainment options.
Surroundings
Messinia – Gialova / Methoni / Pylos / Koroni / Finnikunda / Kalamata
GIALOVA
The small village has a long beach promenade with pebbles and stretches of sand, small ...
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Fish taverns and grill houses along the sea. The lagoon of Gialova is a declared nature reserve and offers many rare bird and amphibian species a protected biotoop. The well-known Oxbelly Bay/Voidikillia, is an adored bathing beach and postcard motif.
METHONI
PYLOS
The actual small town of Pylos is located at the southern entrance of the bay of the same name, which is also known as the Bay of Navarino. At the western exit of the bay is the island of Sfaktiria.The bay of Pylos, or Navarino, was the scene of two important naval battles. Castle (Neo-Kastro) Paliokastro (old castle) north of the bay Aqueduct from the Ottoman period (at the southern entrance to the village) Church of the Assumption of Mary (extensively restored and partly rebuilt in 1989) Memorial to the Battle of Navarino. The well-known bay of Voidokilia with its lagoon and beautiful, long sandy beaches.
KALO NERO / Kyparissia
Almost virgin with miles of fine sandy beaches, Kalo Nero presents itself to the recreation seeker. Under protectorate and as a reserve for the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle, the beaches are mostly natural. Ideal for families and long walks on the beach. Nearby Kyparissia offers a lively backdrop of culture and nightlife. From 2014 new in WTG's accommodation program. Greece with all its dazzling facets. TIP!
KORONI
The city is located in a bay on the east coast of the Messinian Peninsula about 50 kilometers south of Kalamata and 30 kilometers east of Methoni. West of the city, the landscape is slightly hilly, the landscape is characterized by olive tree plantations.
The city is located on the back of a headland that juts out into the Messinian Gulf. On the plateau of the headland lies the fortress of Koroni, the town lies behind it inland, as well as with the center and harbor north of the fortress.
The old Koroni is best overlooked from the top of the old monastery. A short walk through the narrow alley past stone houses with lovingly landscaped gardens to the convent, with the Agia Sophia church and old basilica up. Down on the promenade we recommend the old corner kafeneion for a rest and small mezedes (small food).
From here you can enjoy the flair of harbour promenade life and the busy waiters at work.
FINNIKUNDA
The town of Finnikunda with its fine sandy beaches is lined with a wide range of taverns, bars and cafes and souvenir shops towards the centre. In the evening, they stroll along the beach promenade and start the evening with a glass of wine.
KALAMATA
Kalamata is the largest port of Messinia. The ruins of Kalamata Castle at the top of the old town on its northern flank with the small Byzantine church dedicated to Panagia Kalomata and after which the city was probably renamed Kalamata in Byzantine times. In 2011, the Attikis Odos from Athens to Kalamata was completed. The airport has just been expanded, the runways have been extended. Transfer time from the airport to Petalidi, Finnikunda, Gialova, Koroni approx. 1 hour.
Below the castle are the old town and the nunnery of Kalogreon, where the famous silk fabrics are woven. Of the many churches in Kalamata, the Church of the Apostles from the 13th century is the oldest. On March 23, 1821, the beginning of the fight for freedom against the Turks was officially announced. The city also has an archaeological and a folklore museum
The city is also known for the export of olives. The variety "Kalamon" owes its name to the city and is a sought-after souvenir from your holiday.
The highlight of cultural life is the annual summer festival in the amphitheatre of the castle, with concerts and performances by the city theatre.
Around the Apostoulous Church, in the small cobblestone alleys, there are tin merchants, herbs and fruit shops and individual cafes. Saturday is the market, up at the old market halls.
The promenade Kalamata with its long pebble beach is lined with bars, clubs, taverns and cafes. There is a water sports station near the Filoxinia Hotel.
Prices
| Prices 2024 (€) | 31/03-01/05
06/10-29/10 | 08/05-24/05 | 25/05-28/06 15/09-05/10 | 02/05-07/05 29/06-12/07 01/09-14/09 | 13/07-31/08 | Price per |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double room | 132,00 | 170,00 | 196,00 | 228,00 | 278,00 | room/night incl. breakfast for 2 persons |
| Double room with side sea view | 142,00 | 176,00 | 208.00 | 244,00 | 298,00 | room/night incl. breakfast for 2 persons |
| Superior room with private pool | 156,00 | 192,00 | 224,00 | 262,00 | 318,00 | room/night incl. breakfast for 2 persons |
| Superior room with private pool and sea view | 164,00 | 204,00 | 242,00 | 290,00 | 350,00 | room/night incl. breakfast for 2 persons |
| Discounts | ||||||
| Third person in the room (%) of the price per person | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 40% | |
| Children 0-1 year % discount also applies to meals | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Child 2-12 years/third person in room) % of price per person % (+ on meals) | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 50% | |
| Catering | ||||||
| Half board | 28,00 | 28,00 | 30,00 | 30,00 | 30,00 | Person/day |
Minimum stay: 2 nights/ Minimum stay: 3 nights (08.05 - 28.06 + 01.09 - 15.10) Minimum stay 4 nights: (02.05 - 07.05 + 29.06 - 12.07) and high season: 5 nights (13.07 - 31.08)
W T G offers:
- 15% early booking discount for bookings until 29.02
- 10% early booking discount for bookings between 01.03 - 30.04
- 14 =12 + 7=6 bonus nights on arrival from 01.04 to 10.05 and 06.10 to 29.10 (not combinable with the early booking discount
Extras:
- Baby crib free
