Things to do in Kalamata
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Military Museum
Keen military buffs should march into the Military Museum. The displays span a broad chronological sweep from the Turkish occupation (depicted in grisly paintings) to the 21st century. National servicemen take guided tours (English speakers are supposedly available). Unfortunately, all signage is in Greek.
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Benakion Archaeological Museum
The Benakion Archaeological Museum is a small, local museum. The 1st-floor prehistoric displays are particularly good, with comprehensive explanations in English. It's just north of Plateia 23 Martiou, signposted off Ypapantis.
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15 The Restaurant
The nearest thing to a fast-food joint, but along Greek lines (and minus the clowns), with a decent selection of local dishes from mousakas (sliced eggplant and mincemeat arranged in layers and baked) to sardines.
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kastro
Looming over the town is the 13th-century kastro. Remarkably, it survived the 1986 earthquake. The entry gate is its most impressive feature. There's not much else to see, but there are good views from the battlements.
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I Milopetra
A cosmopolitan, contemporary and upmarket café with an olive theme, in a handy location in the old town. Serves gourmet snacks and olive-based products.
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Food market
Self-caterers should visit the large Food market across the bridge from the KTEL Messinia bus station. Kalamata is noted for its olives, olive oil and figs.
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To Limeni
At the far western end of the Marina, you'll find the Limeni serving fresh, flavourful taverna classics under a shady terrace overlooking bobbing yachts.
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The Marina
The Marina is the best place for seafood and other tavernas at a varying range of styles and prices.
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AB
There are dozens of supermarkets around town. AB is the biggest and the best.
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