Just 38 kilometres from Kalamata airport, where most car-hire firms are represented, you will enjoy dramatic coastal vistas and drive through quaint villages as you make your way to this very special area of Greece known as The Mani. There are many flights to Kalamata (KLX) that run from May through to October from most European cities. If you don't feel like driving, Luxury air-conditioned buses run from Athens to Kalamata daily. If you choose to come by car, the newly opened motorway,makes it a leisurely drive from Athens airport of just 2 - 3 hours. It's worth the drive, through the beautiful Peloponnes landscape!