Outdoor options include mountaineering, many water related sports and recreational activities. In the countryside surrounding Pylos, countless nature trails and walks offer exciting trekking and off-road biking opportunities.
On and Under Water
Diving/Snorkeling
The safe and clear waters of Ionian Sea offer a unique chance to divers to discover underwater secrets from historical shipwrecks to submerged towns and at the same time rare species such as careta-careta turtle.
Places for diving/snorkeling:
- Sfaktiria Island
- Navarino Bay
- Methoni
- Sapientza Island
Wind Surfing
The nearby beaches are some of the best wind surfing spots in Greece, like:
- Golden Beach
- Romanos Dunes
- Kamaria Beach
Outdoor
Golf
Dunes Course & Bay Course are two brand new 18-hole courses with a little more than 5000 meters from the front tees to almost 6200 meters from the back tees measuring with a par of 72. Both courses are designed to provide an exciting challenge for all golfers.
Trekking/Mountain Hiking
Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities. Many beautiful places can only be reached overland by hiking, which is regarded by enthusiasts as the best way to experience nature. Hiking trips are a greatway to explore the diverse, unspoiled landscapes of Messinia and are are designed to accommodate all levels of hiker.
Places for trekking/mountain hiking:
- Paleokastro
- Polylimnio
- Sfaktiria Island
- Gialova Lagoon
Biking
The landscape of Messinia provides countless routes both for trekking and for mountain biking.
Rappelling
Places for rappelling include:
- Polylimnio waterfalls
- Kalamari waterfalls
- Neda waterfalls
- Sphacteria
