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13 BEST Kalamata Greece Beaches & Hotels
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items From crystal-clear waters to mountain views, Kalamata is packed with stunning beaches and laid-back vibes. Whether you're after sun, sand, or a stylish stay—here are my TOP PICKS for beaches & nearby hotels!
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🏖️Best Beaches in Kalamata
♿ Wheelchair Accessible Beaches
🛏️ Where to Stay in Kalamata
🏖️Best Beaches in Kalamata
From quiet pebbly coves to golden sandy shores, these are the top beaches to swim, relax, and soak up the sun.
➡️On our 2-week road trip, we uncovered Kalamata’s best beaches—from golden sand to pebbled shores. This list includes nearby hotels, what makes each beach special, and 6 accessible spots with sea ramps.
The 13 Best Kalamata Beaches with Wheelchair ...
Kalamata sits on the Messenian Gulf in the Peloponnese, with amazing mountain views and stunning beaches! Plus, it's just 2.5 hours from Athens.
Kalamata, Greece – Google Map
➡️Best beach for vibrant seaside charm. This beach stretches 2.5 km along the Messinian Gulf, and has shallow crystal waters and fine yellow sand.
Kalamata Beach - TripAdvisor Reviews
This top-rated beach bar offers a stylish seaside setting, exceptional service, and delicious food, making it a standout spot for both relaxation and dining.
Kalamata: Secada Beach & Resto Bar
This peaceful, family-friendly beach has clear water, mountain views, and shallow seas safe for kids. Less crowded thanks to its pebbly shore—just pack water shoes!
Mikri Mantineia Beach – Tripadvisor Reviews
This quieter 3.5km stretch of Blue Flag coastline has coarse yellow sand, turquoise waters, and great amenities.
Bouka Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
There are a handful of fantastic restaurants nearby for when you get hungry.
10 Best Restaurants near Bouka Beach
The go-to spot for a younger crowd, chill vibes, and lively beach bars. With clear water, a sand-pebble mix, and epic beach parties, it’s perfect for sun-soaked days and fun nights.
Santova Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
➡️Best beach for Greek charm & seaside taverns. This a peaceful cove is surrounded by greenery and has clear water, fishing boats, and waterfront tavernas. It’s perfect for swimming & snorkeling, away from crowds.
Kitries Beach, Kalamata
➡️Best beach for hidden gem & cliff jumping. Foneas has turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs, and a laid-back vibe. Bring your own shade, as there's just one beach bar and plenty of sun!
Foneas Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
A family-friendly beach with soft golden sand, shallow turquoise water, and plenty of sunbeds. Set in a sheltered cove with nearby tavernas, it’s perfect for a relaxing beach day.
Kalogria Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
Stoupa Beach offers calm, shallow waters and soft golden sand—perfect for families and sunseekers. It’s popular but laid-back, with olive trees for shade and plenty of nearby dining in town.
Stoupa Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
❤️Stoupa is a charming seaside town. We loved its relaxed vibe and scenic coastline. Traditional tavernas line the beach too.
Stoupa Town
➡️Best beach for unspoiled beauty. This postcard-perfect crescent of golden sand is about 1 hour from Kalamata. Surrounded by dunes and near top sights like Gialova Lagoon, it’s worth the trip—just plan ahead if you have limited energy.
Voidokilia Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
Analipsi Beach has clear water, smooth pebbles, and a breezy vibe—perfect for calm morning swims or windy afternoon windsurfing, with nearby cafés and a kids’ playground.
Analipsi Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
This peaceful, family-friendly spot has tons of amenities, natural pine shade, and a mix of sand and pebbles. Plus, it's close to the ancient Apollo temple.
Agios Andreas Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
This beach has a mix of trees, rocks, and amazing views near the town’s harbor, with a pebbly shore and sandy seabed. It’s well organized with a boardwalk, but no lifeguard or public restrooms.
Petalidi Beach – TripAdvisor Reviews
♿ Wheelchair Accessible Beaches
Inclusive Kalamata beaches with SEATRAC ramps, accessible facilities, and smooth beach access for everyone.
The beach features a SEATRAC ramp, beach wheelchairs, accessible restrooms and showers, nearby wheelchair parking, and lifeguards on duty in peak season.
♿Kalamata Kordia
This beach features a SEATRAC sea ramp, wooden beach track, accessible parking, and a shower—though no accessible washroom was available at time of writing.
♿Stoupa Beach Dytiki Mani
Mpouka Beach is clean, calm, and wheelchair-friendly with a SEATRAC sea ramp, lifeguards, and shallow waters perfect for kids.
♿Mpouka Beach
There is a Seatrac sea ramp here for easy access to the water, as well as a few umbrellas offering shade to wheelchair users.
♿Analipsi Beach
This beach offers a SEATRAC sea ramp for independent water access, plus accessible parking, beach track, restrooms, showers, and changing rooms—perfect for wheelchair users.
♿Agios Andreas Beach
This beach features a Seatrac sea ramp plus top accessibility amenities like parking, beach track, restrooms, and accessible showers with change rooms.
♿Agios Andreas Beach
🛏️ Where to Stay in Kalamata
Beachfront stays and convenient hotels—our top picks for every budget, all close to Kalamata’s best beaches.
We LOVED this 4-star beachfront hotel! It has spacious rooms with sea views, great amenities, and a rooftop restaurant with amazing Greek food. Plus, convenient access to the beach and city center.
Mid-Range: Pharae Palace Hotel (Expedia)
If you're looking for a luxurious experience, Horizon Blu offers modern design and top amenities, including spacious rooms with private balconies, an infinity pool, a wellness center, and fine dining, all by the seafront.
Luxury: Horizon Blu Boutique Hotel (Expedia)
This 5-star luxury hotel offers tons of charm in Kalamata's historic port. The Junior Suite Side Sea View rooms are fully wheelchair accessible too!
♿Accessible: Grand Hotel Kalamata (Expedia)
This budget-friendly beachfront hotel offers simple, air-conditioned rooms with balconies and sea views, plus a private beach area with sunbeds and a snack bar.
Budget–Friendly: Hotel Ostria (Expedia)