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Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️ – Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

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Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️ – Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

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Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️ – Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

02:29

8.92km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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1.65 km

Trail to the Navarino Castle Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Only the lower path is accessible

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2.23 km

Old Navarino Fortress (Palaiokastro)

Highlight • Castle

The Old Navarino Fortress, also known as the Palaiokastro, was constructed during the 13th century. It is a medieval fortress that stands as a testament to the historical significance of the region.

Perched on the hillside overlooking the bay, the views are spectacular. Just bear in mind that the castle is in poor condition today, so explore with care.

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2.46 km

Castle Ruins with View of Voidokilia Bay

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The narrow, rocky path, partly secured with ropes, is worth it for the beautiful views of the bay.

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2.48 km

View of Voidokilia Bay and Divari Lagoon

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Spectacular view over the bay and Katafigio Agrias Zois Limni Ntivari
lake. It's a tricky, rocky ascent, but the panorama is worth it.

Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species here, including migratory birds like herons and cormorants. The tranquil lake and lush surroundings are an ideal habitat for waterfowl.

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2.59 km

Nestor's Cave below old Navarino Castle ⛰️🗿

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Tucked along the rocky coastline, Nestor's Cave is steeped in Greek mythology, associated with King Nestor, who featured prominently in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Inside, you'll discover mesmerising stalactites and stalagmites while listening to the soothing sound of waves crashing nearby.

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3.44 km

Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

Perfectly shaped beach crescent with soft yellow and purple sand. An interesting trail climbs to the Voidokilia castle and to the large Nestor’s Cave. There is a Mycenaean tomb on the cliff.

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3.92 km

Voidokilia Beach

Highlight • Beach

Voidokilia Beach is a crescent-shaped bay, with fine golden sands and crystal-clear waters. It's often considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean as it's nestled within a lagoon and is backed by lush green hills

The beach is also steeped in mythology, with legends suggesting it may have been the location of Odysseus' homecoming.

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6.82 km

Dunes at Voidokilia Beach

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Natura 2000 area with diverse dune vegetation

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7.91 km

Beach

8.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

2.86 km

461 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.50 km

2.09 km

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

32°C

23°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

January 23, 2025,Rundwanderung im Natura 2000 Gebiet an der Phylos Lagune

Hike along Navarino Bay, up to the fortress, past Nestor's cave and the Ox-Belly Bay. Detour to a Mycenaean burial site, the small Glossa Bay, to the flamingos at the lagoon and back through the dunes and at the foot of the fortress mountain. Very varied hike, only the descent from the fortress to the Ox-Belly Bay is steep and …

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November 21, 2023,Omega Bucht und Paleokastro🇬🇷

I have never done a more varied hike in less than 5 km: along a dream beach, through dunes, through forest, a via ferrata, an old castle, sea views, city views, along a lagoon, flowers and berries along the way, a Mycenaean grave, ...

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September 6, 2025,Escursione

The trail is also equipped with facilities, but it's not easy, so it's best not to wear flip-flops. There's ALWAYS a risk of falling rocks.

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Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️ – Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

Trail to the Navarino Castle Ruins

Old Navarino Fortress (Palaiokastro)

Castle Ruins with View of Voidokilia Bay

View of Voidokilia Bay and Divari Lagoon

Nestor's Cave below old Navarino Castle ⛰️🗿

Voidokilia Paradise Beach 🏖️

Voidokilia Beach

Dunes at Voidokilia Beach

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