P ylos; cosy port. The shopping center is an attraction like a magnet for various surrounding villages. A great variety in shops. For example, there is an Italian who makes his own tagliatelle while singing the Italian opera.
The square: the Platia ton Trion Navarchon, is bordered by neoclassical houses, and has many terraces under the plane-trees. There is an obelisk, a memorial to the three conquerors of Navarino; a decisive naval battle during the Greek War of Independence on 27 October 1827. This day of liberation is every year celebrated in Pylos. There is a small archeological museum with splendid polished celts from the prehistory and a marvelous glass bowl from the Roman Empire.
A hospitable hotel with magnificent view of the square, the harbour and the sea. Many activities take place in the square and there are terraces as well. The hotel was renovated in 2007. Now the rooms have air conditioning, TV, fridge and modern sanitary fittings. Average prices.
- Hotel Galaxy
tel: 27230-23235
Luxurious studio or room mentioned after one of the 12 Greek gods, the dodekatheo. The complex is terrace-shaped and was built above the Pylos Marina. The rooms offer mythical views. There is a swimming-pool. The rooms have air conditioning, TV and a large balcony or veranda.
Restaurant situated on Pylos harbour. From the terrace you see the fishes swimming in the sea. Traditional Greek restaurant for breakfast and dinner, drinks and ice with strawberries. More choice than in an average restaurant. English and German spoken, opened throughout the year.
- Golden Anchor
tel: 27230-22772
Interesting souvenir shop at the corner of the harbour and the central square of Pylos. Large quantity of picture postcards and posters ( Jorge Maes). The latest summer fashion, CD's, films, ceramics and local olive oil.
- Greek Art shop
Voula Cappou
tel: 27230-22140
