Getting there:
Direct flights to Kalamata (KLX) flights run from May through October from Gatwick, East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester on Sundays. The Taxi charge from Kalamata to the house is about 40 Euros.
If you want to take time off in Athens, it can be cheaper to take a flight into Athens (Easyjet) and either hire a car or use Nikos, a good and reliable taxi driver who will take you to the door. The beautiful drive from Athens to Aghios Nicolaos takes approximately 3 1/2hours. There are plenty of places to stop on the way, fabulous views; driving over the mountains is spectacular
We would recommend that you do spend a night (at least) in Athens to see the sights, at one end of your break. We can suggest good, reasonably priced, central but quiet hotels that where they can also help you to arrange trips. The usual Car hire companies will deliver/collect to any Athens hotel.
On a general map you may find Aghios Nicolaos on the sea about 7km south of Kardamili.
What the area offers?:
This is a wonderful place for relaxing, painting, reading and bird watching. Walking, on way marked paths alone or with a leader offers an opportunity to see rare wild flowers and birds.
Day trips can easily be arranged to many historical sites - Olympia, Mystras & Monemvasia to name but three.
The sea is clean and clear. Snorkelling and swimming are safe - in the village it is via a ladder into deep water at the old harbour and from the rocks, again via ladder (or dive in!) from local tavernas. There are sun shades and beds here and of course drinks and food.
Pantazi Beach is a 10 minute walk away is shaded by Tamarisk trees and in summer offers sun loungers/umbrellas/changing facilities/taverna/beach bar/WC.
An Internet Cafe will enable you to keep in touch as well as free wireless internet access at the harbour coffee-house (open May-October).
A local bus circulates all day to other beaches and seaside villages or hire a bicycle from the shop near the house.
GUEST BOOK:
The following are comments from previous guests, who you may contact, should you wish.
'I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your lovely house. It was absolutely perfect and much larger than we had expected. If we ever have to opportunity to visit Ag. Nicholaos again, we would love to stay at your house.' BS 2008
Ski:
No skiing in the area.
Golf:
There is no golf in the area.
Other Activities:
beach volleyball, boat and pedalloe hire, wireless internet