Pylos (UK: / ˈpaɪlɒs /, US: /- loʊs /; Greek: Πύλος), historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, …

Oct 6, 2020 · Pylos was a significant Mycenaean Bronze Age city located in the region of Messenia, Greece. The site is situated on the hill of Ano Englianos and during its Late Bronze Age occupation between c. 1600-1200...

Mar 23, 2025 · Pylos, any of three sites in Greece. The most important of them is identified with the modern Pylos, the capital of the eparkhía (“eparchy”) of Pylia in the nomós (department) of Messenia (Modern Greek: Messinía), Greece, on the southern headland of the Órmos (bay) Navarínou, a deepwater shipping

Jan 31, 2021 · Exploring the south-west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula reveals beautiful golden sandy beaches with clear blue waters, olive groves, vineyards, and castles with a rich history. Walking about the Peloponnese, you constantly stumble across reminders of …

Pylos (also known historically as Neokastro) is best known for the part it played in the legendary Naval Battle of Navarino, where the victory of the allies in 1827 marked the beginning of Greece’s full liberation from Turkish rule.

Dec 15, 2023 · The picturesque seaside town of Pylos offers a delightful blend of scenic beauty, historical richness, and a taste of the local culture.

The beautiful seaside town of Pylos is on the southwest coast of Peloponnese, in a large bay known as Navarino Bay. Navarino was also the Italian name of Pylos. The bay is almost closed by the long and narrow islet of Sfaktiria and a smaller rock called Tsichli Baba.

Discover a destination that is attractive all year round. Come in the spring and be rewarded with mild weather and a profusion of wild flowers. Holiday in the summer and discover perfect beaches and outside dining under the stars.

Pylos (UK: / ˈpaɪlɒs /, US: /- loʊs /; Greek: Πύλος), historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Pylia Province.

Pylos, an ancient city located in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is most famously associated with the Mycenaean civilization and the legendary king Nestor, who is featured in Homer's epic poems.