Sea Kayaking Tour in Kalamata, Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece
Kalamata not only is blessed with some of the most gorgeous Mediterranean landscapes but also offers some of the most beautiful beaches and coasts. The city has been built harmoniously between the Messinian Gulf and the slopes of Taygetos. A mountain that literally touches the sea. The bay of Kalamata and the surrounding coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty where you can experience it in a unique way, from the seat of a Sea Kayak. Kayaking here is suitable for all but ideal for families and kids.
Meet your guides at the east end of the Kalamata beach right next to Philoxenia hotel. Before departure, your guide will introduce you to the kayaks and equipment. You will learn an easy paddling technique that will help you enjoy the experience. Soon you start paddling at a relaxed pace. We stop regularly for storytelling ensuring everybody is having a great time at the sea. Along the way in the coastline east of Kalamata we’ll get a chance to see the city from a distance. We will enjoy the friendly Messinian gulf paddling next to scenic harbors, spectacular cliffs and secret coves with sandy beaches.
We may be lucky enough to witness wildlife such as the famous Caretta Caretta sea turtle. As you glide through the water you will soon realize how easy and effortless kayaking is. In spots with the most beautiful water, we shall not miss the chance to swim, snorkel and hunt for shells. Halfway we shall make a big break at a beach, to swim or just relax. Here we shall taste a delicious picnic of freshly baked bread, garden-grown fruits and vegetables, homemade olive oil, and cheese. After lunch we shall paddle back to the starting point to end a journey you will remember for a long time.