Methoni - General Info
- Photo courtesy of SY DeDanann.
Description:
Situated a short distance south of Pilos on the western Peloponnese, Methoni is a delightful town with a pretty anchorage under a Venetian fort. The off-lying Oinoussai group of islands give excellent shelter to Methoni.
It is popular with tourists because of its beautiful sandy beaches and historical remains. The castle of Methoni occupies the whole area of the cape and the southwestern coast to the small islet that has also been fortified with an octagonal tower and is protected by the sea on its three sides.
Famous for its wine, this is a richly cultivated area and easily spotted by the sparkling greenhouses as you approach the coast. The fort and tower are floodlit during the summer months.
Photo courtesy of SY DeDanann who visited here in 2016.
Position:
36° 48.85’N, 21° 42.54’E (harbour)
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Absolutely my favorite new destination of 2018. Went there twice spending two or three days each time. I found no evidence of being able to get water ashore and because the bay is very shallow.
(3m) anchoring can be a bit nerve-racking. Aim to get as close as you can to the fishing boat pier. Excellent for provisions and eating out.
Reported by Tony Olin:
Methoni, good holding and shelter from the prevailing winds under the Turkish fort, nice stop over for a couple of days.