Name of object: KATO VERGA | |
| Greece - Peloponnisos - Messinia - Holiday House KALAMATA | | Object number: | 45311 |
| Creation date: | 28.05.2012 |
| Type of object: | Holiday House, detached |
| Living area: | 60 m2 |
| Number of rooms: | 1 |
| Number of sleeping accommodations (sleeps): | 1 |
| Number of bathrooms: | 1 |
Rental Price50 Euro per object per day
Description of objectTraditional demodernised stone house (1838) with a capacious veranda and garden.
Situated in the roots of Kalathion mountain, west of Taygetus mountain range.
Visitors can enjoy views of the magnificent city of Kalamata and the Messinian Gulf.
Location of object
Kato Verga (also known as Kato Selitsa) is built on a steep slope above Paralia, a position that affords a wonderful view of Kalamata and the Gulf of Messinia.
A path connects the village to Ano Verga. There are three churches worth noting here: Aghios Georgios, Aghios Spyridonas (with 17th - 18th century murals) and Aghios Constantinos (with 18th century murals).
The traditional village of Ano Verga (Ano Selitsa), built at an altitude of 860 meters and enjoying a sprawling vista of the Messinian Gulf, has a number of noteworthy Byzantine churches, the most important of which is the Church of Aghia Paraskevi. It is crossshaped and has a dome with eight sides. The built-in chancel is well preserved and adorned inside and out with 17th century murals. Other interesting churches in the area are: Eisodion tis Theotokou, which has a wood-carved iconostasis dated to 1824; Aghiou Nikolaou with its 17th century murals; Aghiou Ioannou Theologou, which has murals from 1741 and the Church of Sotiros (the Savior).
Town: Greece, KATO VERGA, KALAMATAKalamata (Greek: Καλαμάτα Kalamáta, formerly Καλάμαι Kalámai) is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.
Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and the silk kerchief; of succulent dark olives, honey-eyed figs and the honey-covered sesame sweet called pasteli. The city can be reached from other Greek cities by bus and train. Furthermore, the city has an international airport and an important harbour. Ferries are available to places such as the Greek islands of Kythira, and Crete .
The Messenian Gulf where Kalamata is located has various long beaches. The Taygetus mountain range is located about 4 km (2.5 mi) E of Kalamata and GR-82 Kalamata – Sparta highway runs through the ranges.
Olives and olive oil are important and famous products that are exported from Kalamata.
Kalamata has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a post office, and squares (plateia). The newly established University of the Peloponnese has a campus in Kalamata, where the history, literature, religion and philosophy departments are located. The Kalamata campus of the university also provides free Greek lessons to expatriate Greeks. The TEI of Kalamata is also located in the city.
Arrival and distancesArrival day: any Distance to next airport: Kalamata International Airport 16 Km Distance to the sea: VERGA BEACH 2 Km
Sport facilities nearbyClimbing, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Horse riding, Sailing, Surfing, Surfing, Swimming, Water ski,
Theme of holidays- Beach holiday
- Cultural and sighseeing holidays
- Holidays for singles
- Relaxing holidays
- Romantic holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 1
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 1- thereof Bathrooms with shower: 1
- 1 seperate WC(s)
External facilities of objectInternal facilities of objectMachines and equipmentKitchen facilitiesServicesOther- Handicapped: not specified
- Seniors: not specified
- Children: welcome
- Pets: negotiable
CateringCatering: Self catered (inclusive)
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