Sightseeing in Pylos - what to see. Complete travel guide

In addition to visiting beautiful beaches, parks, and restaurants guests can visit several places of interest and get acquainted with the history of the city. Neokastro Castle founded in 1573is one of the largest buildings in this town. Originally the castle served as a protective facility. The top of the castle is decorated with an acropolis, and its territory is also the location of an ancient Transfiguration Church. After the conquering of the town by the Turks the gothic church was converted into a mosque. The tower of Palekastro Castle is considered the highest point of Pylos. This is another protective facility, which was built in 1278.
As the town is rather small you will not find here large entertainment and shopping centers. However, there is really much space for walks here as Pylos is rich in greenery and it looks more like a big park rather than a modern resort.

Visitors to the city will have the opportunity to stroll through the unique archaeological site called Ancient Pylos. In this area, researchers have discovered the ruins of unique ancient buildings, the most splendid of which was the Palace of Nestor. This Mycenaean palace was partially restored by the researchers. During the years of existence, it was extremely large and had as many as 45 rooms. The famous archaeological area also has an interesting museum where you can see unique archaeological finds.

An ideal place for a night walk would be Pylos waterfront. When the sun goes down it turns into one of the most romantic places in the city. Here you can just walk, admiring the panoramic view of the coast, or dine at one of the local restaurants. In the daytime, there are always a lot of tourists here. Nearby is a popular beach where tourists are offered fascinating sea tours.


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City tours, excursions and tickets in Pylos and surroundings
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Survived castles around Pylos
♥ Castle 'Old Navarino castle' Near Pylos, 6.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Methoni Castle' Methoni, 10.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Koroni Castle' Koroni, 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kalamata Castle' Kalamata, 40.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mystras Palace' Mystras, 62.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Old Navarino castle' Near Pylos, 6.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Methoni Castle' Methoni, 10.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Koroni Castle' Koroni, 27.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kalamata Castle' Kalamata, 40.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mystras Palace' Mystras, 62.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Pylos from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Glossa Beach
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
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Distance from Pylos center - 32.1 km.
In the immediate vicinity of the coast are the coral colonies. Glossa Beach is like found for snorkeling. This magical area will also appeal to the experienced divers who can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world all by themselves. The beach is very quiet and shallow. Even those tourists who can not swim or have a holiday with the children will be able to relax here. The wind and strong waves are very rare phenomena for this unified, calm coast. For several years, Glossa Beach has been one of the most picturesque and purest beaches in Greece. …
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