Things to do in and around Chrani
Apart from relaxing on the beach, you can explore the nearby mountainous landscape with the picturesque villages of Vigla, Kakorema, Agnanti, Kafou, Logga and Mystraki or have a riding course at the near by farm.
Suggested excursions from Chrani:
Half day:
Koroni (castle)-Foinikounda (Beach ideal for surfing) - Methoni (fortress)
Ancient Messini (Ithomi) -Voulcano monastery
Polylimnio
Kalamata for visiting the museums & monasteries, shopping, swimming.
Pylos (castle)-Sfactiria island (monument of Navarino Battle) - Nestor's palace - Chora Museum
Pylos (castle)-Voidokilia (beach) - The marshlands of Gialova (ideal for bird watching)
Full day:
Kyparissia (castle) the villages of Neda river (for trekking and river trekking)
Kyparissia-Temple of Apollo
Kardamili-Stoupa (Messinian Mani)
Kalamata-Mystras (Byzantine churches-remnants) Sparti (the Olive tree museum)
Dyros Caves
Cruise to Kitries bay for swimming and diving
Methoni-Cruise to the islands of Shiza & Sapientza for swimming and diving
Zacharo(beach)- Ancient Olympia