Description:
Pilos guards the entrance to the enclosed Bay of Navarinon, which was the site of an important naval battle in the Greek war of Independence in 1827.
It is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese and is easily identified by the large natural rock arch and lighthouse on north Pilos marking the entrance to Navarinon Bay and the large Venetian Fort to the south of the town. Take care in strong westerly winds as the sea can build up at the entrance to the bay.
Largely built by the French in the 19th century, Pilos has the feel of a provincial French town and is a good place from which to organize a visit to ancient Pilos and the ruins of ancient Messinia.
Position:
36° 55.17'N, 21° 42.04'E (marina entrance)
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