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DeutschMethoni (Greek: Μεθώνη), formerly Methone or Modon, is in Messenia.
Understand
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Methoni is 11 km south of Pylos and 11 km west of Foinikounta, with an area of 97.202 km2 (37.530 sq mi). Its name may be derived from Mothona, a mythical rock. The municipal unit of Methoni includes the nearby villages of Grizokampos, Foinikounta, Foiniki, Lachanada, Varakes, Kainourgio Chorio, Kamaria, Evangelismos, and the Oinnoussai Islands. The islands are Sapientza, Schiza, and Santa Marina; they form a natural protection for Methoni harbour.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By bus
[edit | edit source]There are KTEL services that stop in the centre of the old town.
By car
[edit | edit source]To see the countryside around Methoni, you'll need a car.
Get around
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See
[edit | edit source]1 Methoni Castle. A medieval fortification at the end of the headland in town. The castle 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.
Do
[edit | edit source]1 Methoni Beach. A sand beach with water that stays shallow quite a way out. The water is quite clear. There are a few sun beds with umbrellas, owned by one of the cafes, on the nearby square, but these don't take up much room. Nice views of the castle and the islands across the bay.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]1 Modon Restaurant, Πλατεία Παραλίας. Nice restaurant near the beach with many fish dishes and nice takes on class Greek dishes. Good prices and very friendly owner.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Trojan Horse, Mezonos (between the two main streets). Cafe / bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and coffee. There's a nice covered seating area.
- 2 Surreal, Plateia Paralias 1 (On the corner near the beach.). Cafe serving coffee and a selection of breakfasts.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]1 Mythos Suites, Miaouli Street. Check-in: 3. Good sized flats right next to the beach with well equipped kitchen, TV, decent internet. €40.