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Places near Messíni by type
All 267 places by distance →One day from Messíni
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm
95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Messíni
- Castle of Zarnataheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Μονή Διμιόβηςchurch · 30 min
- Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο Μεσσηνίαςmuseum · 1.5 hrs
- Moni Gardikiouchurch · 30 min
- Monastery Of Voulkhanosmonastery · 30 min
- Back in Messíni
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Messíni?
Moni Gardikiou (church, about 9 km), Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο Μεσσηνίας (museum, about 12 km), Ιερός Καθεδρικός Ναός Υπαπαντής του Χριστού (church, about 12 km), Castle of Kalamata (heritage site, about 12 km), Monastery Of Voulkhanos (monastery, about 18 km), Messene (heritage site, about 20 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Messíni?
206 places on Spotwander: 96 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 20 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 caves.
Which is the nearest fort to Messíni?
Castle of Spitali, about 7 km by road; Castle of Androusa (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Messíni?
Moni Gardikiou, about 9 km by road; Church of Agioi Apostoloi (12 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Messíni?
Start in Messíni, visit Castle of Zarnata, then Μονή Διμιόβης, then Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο Μεσσηνίας, then Moni Gardikiou, then Monastery Of Voulkhanos, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.



















