Messinia
Messinia
Messinia, the hidden gem of Southern Peloponnese, with its natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and authentic charm, has provided the stunning backdrop for several feature films and documentaries. “Before Midnight” (2013) and “The Two Faces of January” (2014) are only a few notable productions filmed in the region.
Messinia enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The region’s consistent weather with plenty of sunshine, ensures a reliable shooting schedule, allowing filmmakers to plan around the best conditions.
Messinia is well-connected, and relatively easy to access, whether via air, sea, or road. The region is served by Kalamata International Airport, which offers direct flights to Athens and other European cities, as well as a port with ferry connections to other parts of Greece. Messinia is also easily accessible by car, approximately a 3 hour drive from Athens.
Messinia
Messinia offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, ranging from lush olive groves to rugged mountain ranges, golden sand-beaches with crystal clear waters and secluded coves, and dramatic cliffs.
Its diverse settings, from timeless ancient ruins and preserved historical sites, to contemporary seaside towns, to picturesque villages featuring narrow streets, stone houses and quaint squares, to pristine beaches offering a stunning and serene setting for beach scenes, or underwater shots, provide a versatile canvas for any genre of film and can be found within a relatively small distance allowing filmmakers to create a wide range of scenes in one location, saving both time and resources.
Messinia is also known for its spectacular sunsets which can provide visually striking scenes for filmmakers and the unique light in the region, especially during the golden hour can enhance the cinematic quality of any production.
