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Regional unit in Greece
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Messenia is a region in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese.
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Main city of Messinia Province. Famous for its olives but also a pleasant city with an attractive seafront and stylish new marina.
Very picturesque city in the southwest. Many French-style buildings, as well as a marina and a gloriously shady square.
About 30 minutes drive further on from Finikounda is Koroni, a fishing village which snuggles beneath its great Venetian fortress that overlooks the beautiful harbourfront with pavement cafes and fish restaurants with fresh local produce and authentic Greek cuisine. Just before Koroni is the beautiful Zaga unspoilt beach and beyond are many other beaches.
A Hellenic village 5 km from Loutsa Beach.
A seaside town with popular sandy beaches (including Tapia, Kokkinia and Kritika) and a Venetian castle.
An ancient city set on a beautiful countryside along the coastline of Ionian Sea.
One of the best beaches in Peloponnese.
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