Things to do in Kalamata

Beautiful and magnificent. Wear comfortable shoes and take a hat. I wasn’t well prepared for the amount of walking.

As evening falls in Santorini, tourists have already found their vantage points, sitting or standing quietly, waiting. The once bustling paths gradually empty out, the crowds converging on the cliff edge, becoming the first fixed scene before sunset. Standing on the steps of the blue and white houses, watching the sunset transform the sky from orange-pink to golden-red, then slowly into a golden hue, the town itself seems draped in a golden veil, so beautiful it makes you forget everything. Finally, the entire sunset glow sinks into the Aegean Sea, even the surface is covered with shimmering gold, the wind carries the light scent of sea salt and olive trees, there is no noise, only the sound of the waves lapping the shore, slowing down along with the light and shadow.

This was taken on the Acropolis: Temple of Victory (Figure 3), Parthenon (Figure 5. Still under renovation), Erechtheion (Figures 4 and 5), Dionysus Theatre, Atticus Theatre. The guided tour I bought a day in advance was very good. We set off at 5pm, just as the sun was about to set. It was not hot at all, and there were not many tourists. The tour guide was a historian, and the content he introduced along the way was very detailed. Including the story behind the construction of the Acropolis Museum, the trees on the Acropolis Hill, the Acropolis has experienced several disasters and historical changes, Athens' efforts in the field of international recovery of cultural relics (to the British Museum), the story of Dionysus, the god of medicine, the goddess of war, the goddess of wisdom, and the three main gods Poseidon. Another surprise is that there are so many cats in the Acropolis! They are the only guests who can enter and exit the temple at will. The staff will regularly put cat food for the stray cats.

The area is beautiful, mountain and the sea, relatively safe except for speeding drivers and constant second hand smoke. The area is barbaric and lawless. The 17km of beach is littered with disgusting dirty beach beds, mystery food that will most definitely create stomach issue. The "marina" is a junkyard for all types of boats and needs extensive renovations.If you find a place to eat, make sure it is family owned and an owner is preparing meals. Taverna is your best option, stay away from any so called "restaurants" There is NO service or understanding of service for even basic customer expectations. There is nothing in the immediate area that is worth visiting or any attraction.Mediocre hotels, mostly very low quality frozen food, and beaches littered with uncleaned areas. There are so many better places in and around Greece to visit, better people and hospitality and better overall experience.