Stone-built hideaway above the Messinian Gulf
📍 Kakkorema, Chrani, 240 10 Messinia, Greece
White Donkey is a small stone-built hotel on a rock among olive trees at Chrani, on the western shore of the Messinian Gulf.
It looks across the sea to the Mani mountains, which keep their snow until May. Expect a quiet stay with a pool, a beach bar, a gym and a restaurant cooking with fresh local produce.
Highlights
- On the Messinian Gulf
- Views to the Mani mountains
- Stone buildings among olive trees
- Pool and beach bar
- Fresh local cooking
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Beach bar
- Pool
- Gym
- Beach
Explore Pylos, Methoni & Navarino Bay
Pylos sits on the great bay of Navarino, scene of the naval battle of 1827, with the Neokastro fortress above its harbour and arcaded Three Admirals’ Square in the centre. Close by are Gialova lagoon, the perfect curve of Voidokilia beach, the Palace of Nestor and, to the south, the Venetian castle of Methoni.
Read about the Navarinia festival →
How to get here from Athens
Chrani is on the western shore of the Messinian Gulf, about 35 minutes by car from Kalamata airport and about 3½ hours from Athens. The closest airport is Kalamata, about 45 minutes to 1 hour away. Buses are infrequent, so the easiest way is a private transfer from Kalamata airport or Athens – your driver meets you on arrival and brings you to the door.