A significant local centre and a beautiful community in the middle
of a fertile valley with a continuous history from the 11th century onwards.
A festival takes place every September as well as in carnival season,
complete with wine and food for all visitors and plenty of dancing.
The nearby community of Zevgolatio
also hosts carnival activities.
North of Meligalas are the communities of Melpeia, a beautiful, green
area with numerous springs and a cool summer.
This text is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Messinia tourist pamphlet.