Valyra Explained

Valyra
Name Local:Βαλύρα
Type:community
Coordinates:37.15°N 79°W
Elevation:30
Periph:Peloponnese
Periphunit:Messenia
Municipality:Messini
Municunit:Ithomi
Population As Of:2021
Pop Community:694
Postal Code:240 02
Area Code:27240
Licence:KM
Website:www.e-valira.gr

Valyra (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Βαλύρα pronounced Valira) is a small village in southern Greece. Situated on the Peloponnese Peninsula, Valyra was the seat of the Ithomi municipality. Located near the ancient city of Messene, it lies 18 km NW of Kalamata, and about 177 km SW of Athens.