Feedback on Southern Peloponnese itinerary

Aud39 · 2025-08-19

Hi there,

For a trip planned next summer, I’m considering this itinerary for a maximum of 3 weeks:

Kalamata Pylos Foinikounta Kardamyli Limeni? Areopoli Mezapos (just a quick stop along the way) Gerolimenas Elafonissos Then we’ll head back up toward Nafplio And Athens for the return flight.

My questions: - Is it possible to find a direct flight to Kalamata, or will we have to go through Athens for a domestic flight? - For Limeni, can we get there from Areopoli? - The drives from Gerolimenas to Elafonissos and from Elafonissos to Nafplio are a bit long—any ideas for stops? Though that might make too many stops overall?!

Thanks for your help in optimizing this itinerary!

Feedback on southern Peloponnese itinerary

Elenitsa · 2025-08-20

Hi Audrey,

It depends on where you're leaving from, but yes, there are direct flights to Kalamata from Paris and a few other cities in France, I think. Check out Aegean Airlines at https://fr.aegeanair.com/ (a really good Greek airline) and low-cost carriers like Transavia, or even the website of the airport closest to you, which lists the destinations served.

Your itinerary seems quite packed—it means you’ll only stay 2 days in each place and change accommodations very often. Don’t forget it can get *very* hot in Greece, with temperatures up to 45°C. Even with a car with AC, it’s not much fun. So try to cut back or limit yourself to 3 accommodations max and explore the surrounding areas from there.

Also, keep in mind that picking up a car in Kalamata and dropping it off in Athens comes with a significant extra cost.

Elenitsa