Pylos - a small town in the Peloponnese. It is located in one of the best natural harbors of the Mediterranean - the picturesque bay of Navarino and is its main port. In the history of the city is also widely known under the name of Navarino. Local residents are often referred to as his "Neokastro."

The region has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the Mycenaean era are extended tenure of the legendary King Nestor's Palace, which was found 17 km north of Pylos modern archaeologists Konstantinos Kuruniotisom and Carl Blegenom in the first half of the 20th century. In connection with the reconstruction of the palace of Nestor now temporarily closed to the (presumably before the end of 2014).

From about the second half of the 7th century BC, the ancient Pylos Sparta prevailed. In 425 BC, during the Peloponnesian War in the Bay of Navarino took place the famous naval battle between the Spartans and the Athenians, went down in history as the "Battle of Pylos," in which the earth for a while under the control of Athens. After the signing of the so-called "peace Nikieva" Pylos returned to Sparta.

Despite the very turbulent times and the difficult political game that often led to military action in the Hellenistic and Roman periods Pylos flourished. Well sheltered bay Navarino has always been an important strategic object and of great interest to the conquerors, and in the following centuries: it alternately dominated the Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans and finally the Greeks. In 1827 the bay of Pylos was the scene of another famous sea battle - the Battle of Navarino.

Today Pylos attracts tourists for its history, an abundance of interesting sights and, of course, the magnificent natural landscape and excellent beaches. You get a lot of fun just walking along the cobbled streets of the old town, climb the slopes of the picturesque hills and picturesque promenade. Be sure to stroll around the Square of the Three Admirals, as well as visit the Archaeological Museum and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Among the most interesting places of Pylos and the surrounding area deserves special attention perfectly preserved to this day the Turkish fortress Neokastro (1573), guarding the entrance to the bay of Navarino on the south side. The ruins of the old castle Paleokastro, built by the Venetians in the 13th century, stands on a rocky cliff at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level on the north side of the bay. Despite the fact that the ruins are not fenced, the area is considered dangerous and is officially closed to tourists. Near Paleokastro is the so-called "Cave of Nestor", where according to legend, King Nestor kept his cattle, and the cunning Hermes hid the cows stolen from Apollo. Among the natural attractions is to provide an unusually beautiful bay Voydokiliya (considered one of the most beautiful places in Greece) and Gialova lagoon - one of the most important wetlands in Europe and a paradise for bird watchers.