Dimeli Villas, are located in Akritochori, Finikounta, between the castle of Methoni and the castle of Koroni, in Messenia. Travelling short distances (less than 1 hour away), visitors can explore the endless sandy beaches of the Aegean sea, the majestic monuments of Messenia, hidden lagoons, waterfalls and unexplored islets. Dimeli’s panoramic view of olive groves meeting the sea is breath-taking.
Local flavors and must-try products
In Finikounta, as in the entire regional unit of Messenia, you will find rich traditional cuisine and and endless selection of pure local products. The main agricultural products produced in Messenia are olives, grapes, raisins and figs.
What you need to taste in your visit to Foinikounta includes:
The countryside of Messenia is dotted with large and small family owned vineyards that produce their own wine. Some even preserve age-old methods of grape crushing, the first step in the art of traditional vinification. These vineyards also produce the well-known balsamic vinegar.
Planted in Messenia by Herakles, the olive tree seems to have found its earthly paradise here. Messinian is one of the most important olive varieties and is used exclusively for oil production. It is a very productive, hardy variety and produces fine quality oil with excellent aroma and taste. Olive oil, the “liquid gold” according to Homer, is the protagonist of the Mediterranean diet and is a great nutritional treasure with numerous advantages for human health.
It has been a popular fruit and main ingredient of the Greek diet since ancient times. Greek athletes at Olympia ate figs to increase their running speed and overall strength. In Greek mythology, the fig figures prominently as a gift of Dimitra to Dionysus. Figs are rich in carbohydrates and are an essential source of energy for the human body due to their high content of calcium, phosphorus, iron and fiber. In Akritochori and Finikounta you can find a huge number of the most delicious figs in the area. You can find them fresh or dried.
The confectionary stars at any wedding in Messenia are honey curls called diples, Their history gets lost back in time, diples folded, deep fried, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed walnuts, is a well known traditional Messenian dessert. Diples are served in New Year’s Eve, but are best known in weddings (as a symbol of the couple’s sweet life together), engagements and baptisms.
Messenia is a region that produces excellent honey. The best is said to be from Mount Taygetos, where the rich flora enables bees to make an aromatic and highly flavorful honey.
stroll around and enjoy the sights
Finikounta (4 km/5 min)
The picturesque seaside village, the unique beaches with crystal waters
Marathi beach (is opposite Finikounta)
Sail with “Bebis” to the beautiful and inaccessible by car “Marathi” beach
Oinouses Islets (is opposite Finikounta)
The cluster of nine small islands and islets ready to be explored
Tsapi beach
Sandy with crystal clear blue-green waters, calm and peaceful surrounded by a beautiful landscape
The castle of Methoni (15 km/19 min)
Methoni: Messenia’s Charming Castle Town
The castle of Koroni (16 km/20 min)
Koroni: medieval atmosphere & magical sunsets
Pylos (25 km/28 min)
Also known as Navarino: the significant kingdom in Mycenaean Greece, with remains of the so-called “Palace of Nestor
Gialova (32 km/37 min)
A place with fresh air, fresh water and many beautiful landscapes
Kalamari Waterfall (37 km/47 min)
A great choice for a walk in nature.
Golf at Costa Navarino (40 km/50 min)
World-Class Golf Destination
Voidokilia (41 km/55 min)
In the shape of the Greek letter omega, its sand forms a semicircular strip of dunes
Kalamata Airport (46 km/56 min)
Easy access to Dimeli by air
Polilimnio Waterfalls (48 km/57 min)
A hidden gem
