Kalamata

Malia Yoshioka smiles beside a local farmer at the Kalamata open market, holding a large, uniquely shaped heirloom tomato known in Greek as “fat and curly.” The vibrant tomato features swirls of red, pink, and yellow, showcasing the region’s rich agricultural produce.

Kalamata Open Market Guide: What to Eat, Buy and Bring Home from Kalamata

ByMalia Yoshioka

The scent of newly-gathered herbs, fresh fish on ice, and the steady buzz of neighbors greeting each other over crates of tomatoes, artichokes, lemons… visiting a market gives you a true glimpse into life in the Peloponnese. Twice a week, the Kalamata Open Market (Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας) spills into the back lot around the permanent…