Gythio boasts beautiful sand and stone beaches, picturesque houses, friendly and affable people. Temperatures often reach above 30 C in summer and rarely fall below 10 C in winter. For evenings, dressier clothing is appropriate. Also bring comfortable walking shoes and a sweater or jacket. Some Gythio s habitants honour the traditional siesta and small or private shops may close in the afternoon.
Rental cars are available at the airport.
Taxi service from the airport to Gythio is also available and takes approximately 2 hours. Far less expensive is the shuttle bus which connects Kalamata and Gythio via Areopolis. Coaches depart from KTEL Bus Terminal - Athens 100 ,Kifissou St. It is also connected regularly with all the other major cities of Peloponesse. The distance from Athens is 271 km and from Sparta 42 km.