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Pylos travel guide
On the west coast of the Peloponnese, Pylos is a Venetian town and port, built around a large square in front of the harbour area. The town its has 2 forts and it is a popular base for exploring area, which has a number of interesting places to visit.
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Exploring the Area
A few kilometers up the coast is Gialova, a small tourist resort which has some good cafes and restaurants and a beach with tree at the back that are good for shade.
Gialova is on Navarino bay where there was a famous naval battle in 1827 that was a decisive moment in Greece war of independence against the Turks. See Wikipedia for a full account
A little further along the coast is bay of Voidokilla, a glorious circle of sand backed by dunes, behind which is the Gialova lagoon, a protected area of saltwater wetlands with a large bird population and unique wildlife. See Surfbirds
Places to visit
2. Athens
3. Corinth
4. Ancient Nemea
7. Epidaurus
8. Nafplio
9. Mystras
11. Diros caves
12. Kalamata
15. Ancient Messini
16. Koroni
17. Methoni
18. Pylos
19. Nestor’s Palace
20. Olympia
21. Patras
22. Kalavryta
23. Delphi