Arfará, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the IonianMoni GardikiouMonastery Of VoulkhanosCastle of GardikiCastle of KalamataΣπηλιά του ΓιαννήρακαCastle of Pidima
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Arfará

Arfará is a town in Peloponnese Region district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece of about 1,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 100 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Moni Gardikiou, Monastery Of Voulkhanos and Messene.

37.1562° N, 22.0449° EPop. 1,285

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see100
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Moni Gardikiou

Church · 8 km

Monastery Of Voulkhanos, monastery near Arfará
Must-see

Monastery Of Voulkhanos

Monastery · 12 km

Messene, heritage site near Arfará
Must-see

Messene

Heritage site · 14 km

Places near Arfará by type

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One day from Arfará

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arfará
  2. Μονή Διμιόβηςchurch · 30 min
  3. Castle of Kalamataheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Moni Gardikiouchurch · 30 min
  5. Monastery Of Voulkhanosmonastery · 30 min
  6. Castle of Gardikiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arfará
Today’s loopArfaráStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arfará?

Moni Gardikiou (church, about 8 km), Monastery Of Voulkhanos (monastery, about 12 km), Messene (heritage site, about 14 km), Castle of Gardiki (heritage site, about 15 km), Castle of Kalamata (heritage site, about 17 km), Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο Μεσσηνίας (museum, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arfará?

197 places on Spotwander: 100 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 12 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Arfará?

Castle of Pidima, about 3 km by road; Castle of Androusa (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Arfará?

Moni Gardikiou, about 8 km by road; Monastery Of Voulkhanos (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arfará?

Start in Arfará, visit Μονή Διμιόβης, then Castle of Kalamata, then Moni Gardikiou, then Monastery Of Voulkhanos, then Castle of Gardiki, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.