This is the main store. The one you’ll come back to. Whether you need breakfast on your way to the lagoon, sunscreen at midday, a linen shirt for dinner, or a bottle of wine for the evening — it’s all here, under one roof, on the road into Gialova.
We’ve been running this store for years. We know what people need when they’re here, because this is where we live too.
Everything the sea asks for. Masks and snorkels for the rocky coves near the lagoon. Inflatables for the kids. UV protection t-shirts, water shoes, beach bags, camping gear. Swimsuits in a range of sizes and styles — because sometimes you just need one more.
If you forgot something or want to upgrade, this is the place.
Fresh produce, local cheeses, cold cuts, olives — the kind of counter that makes you want to put together a proper picnic. The wine selection covers Greek labels worth knowing and international bottles worth drinking. If you’re after something specific — a good Messinian olive oil, a chilled rosé, a bottle of ouzo to take home — you’ll find it here.
Everyday essentials too: water, snacks, basics. Everything you forgot to pack.
The freddo espresso here is the right way to start a beach day. We also do freddo cappuccino and the classic frappe — cold, strong, non-negotiable in a Greek summer.
Fresh pastries come in daily: croissants, tiropita, spanakopita. Grab something warm and eat it outside. This is the morning stop before you hit the beach.
Linen shirts for men. Linen dresses and cover-ups for women. Summer clothing that works for a taverna dinner after a long beach day.
Light, easy, appropriately Greek. Nothing that needs ironing.
If there is one item that symbolizes the Greek summer, it is the hat. It is not just an accessory, it is the necessary shield under the bright sun and the element that unites the whole family, from the smallest explorer to the most demanding surfer.
Also here you will find the largest variety of flip-flops you can imagine and outdoor footwear — Crocs, Birkenstock, Havaianas, Ipanema, Reef, Hey Dude, Teva, Keen, O’Neill, Quiksilver. Sandals, slides, beach shoes, lightweight hiking boots.
Local crafts and Messinian products — the kind of thing worth bringing home. Olive oil, thyme honey, local spirits, handmade items. Not tourist tat. Things that actually represent this place.
If you’re looking for a gift that says “I was in Messinia and paid attention,” this is where you find it.
International newspapers and magazines, paperbacks for the beach, cigars for the evening. Tobacco products across the range.
Pick up something to read before you spend three hours horizontal on the sand.
We carry more suncare than you’d expect — because this coast gets serious sun. Local brands do well here: Messinian Spa, Olivolio, MD Cosmetics, Apivita. Greek formulas, Mediterranean ingredients.
International names are fully stocked too: Nivea, Carroten, L’Oréal Paris, Piz Buin, Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic. Face care, body care, after-sun. SPF 10 to SPF 50+. Find what your skin actually needs.
Silver jewellery with semi-precious stones — pieces made to be worn by the sea. Nothing mass-market.
Our sunglasses selection covers classic shapes and polarised lenses — exactly what you need when the Ionian light bounces off the water.
We’re on the main road into Gialova — you’ll pass us coming in from Pylos. There’s parking directly in front of the store.
Need wheels or a board? We rent scooters, e-bikes and SUPs — everything you need to explore the lagoon, the coast and the back roads around Pylos.