Agios Nikolaos

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Agios Nikolaos

The picturesque fishing village of Agios Nikolaos, lies on the eastern shore of the Messenian Gulf, in the Mani peninsula, 49 km southeast of Kalamata. The village was first inhabited during the period of 1830-1840 and it was formerly called Selinitsa, a name that is still used by many locals. Stelinitsa means "small moon" or little Eleni. According to mythology, Paris anchored his ship on this coast when he decided to elope Helen and set sail to Troy.

Of the main attractions are the churches of Agios Myronas and Agios Nikolaos, from which the village took its name. The village is also famous for its fish taverns by the sea, serving fresh fish and other traditional dishes of the Messinian Mani made from pure local products. In the village there are two beaches with crystal clear waters, one with sand and one with pebbles and tamarisk trees that offer natural shade. Not far, lies Stoupa where the famous Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis lived, inspired and wrote his work "Life and state of Alexis Zorbas", the picturesque village of Kardamili, the gorges of Vyros and Ridomos, the Katafygi cave, one of the The largest caves in Greece, the imposing tower of Captain Christodoulos Christeas, great leader of the Greek Revolution and the Golden Lake, the lagoon with the very hot water.

The picturesque fishing village has developed in terms of tourism in the last decades and is now a popular tourist destination attracting many visitors, especially during summer. Agios Nikolaos with its beautiful harbor is a charming, quite place offering moments of relaxation. It boasts a number of tavernas, bars and coffee shops, all clustered around the harbour. It can also be the base for excursions in the surrounding area from where you can tour to majestic Taygetos mountain, visit the imposing towers of Mani or walk through the cobbled streets of traditional villages found in the area.