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East of Kalamata, in the middle of Messinia and Laconia districts, stands the imposing and magestical Taygetos, the tallest mountain of Peloponnese. The rare flora and fauna of the area, the picturesque villages on the slopes of the mountain (some of them belong to the Municipality of Kalamata) and the beautiful gorges offer the hikers a unique experience. Having as a starting point some of the villages of the Kalamata Municipality, you may enjoy the hiking routes in the mountain of Taygetos. Lagou Hani – Velanidia Monastery – Kalamata
Duration: 6.45h
We set off from Kalamata and at the 18th kilometre of the Kalamata - Sparta Highway turn off towards the village of Nedousa. Our trek begins shortly after we pass a bridge to reach Lagou Hani. The wooded path begins just a few meters after the bridge, winding its way up towards Limnatida. Here we see another path, which is clearly marked and not very steep, and offers a nice view of the surrounding area. The Nedontas River is below and the highway climbs Taygetos across the way. The highest part of the path does not afford us a view of the river or the road, and while it [ read the chapter » ]
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