{"id":1598,"date":"2021-04-20T09:04:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T07:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/?page_id=1598"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:44:30","slug":"methoni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/methoni\/","title":{"rendered":"Methoni"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1598\" class=\"elementor elementor-1598 elementor-103\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f364e8 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7f364e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65355b4\" data-id=\"65355b4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-288d802 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"288d802\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51212cc\" data-id=\"51212cc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06c10a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06c10a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Methoni<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b862561 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b862561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Methoni, one of the most historic and picturesque towns in the Peloponnese, invites you to discover it! Located on the southwestern tip of Messinia, just 60 km from Kalamata, it uniquely combines rich history with natural beauty. It is the ideal destination for those seeking enchanting landscapes, imposing monuments and unique experiences.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Impressive Castle of Methoni<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The heart of Methoni beats in its emblematic castle, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, reminiscent of a castle town. Built by the Venetians in 1209, it dominates a rock embraced by the sea and protected by an impressive moat. Travelers will be enchanted by the view and the mystical atmosphere that transports them to the past.<\/p>\n<p><b>Romantic Bourtzi<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A visit to Bourtzi, the small sea fortress of Methoni, is a must. Built on a small islet at the southern end of the castle, Bourtzi was begun by the Venetians before 1500 and completed by the Ottomans in the 16th century. This picturesque monument served as a lighthouse, prison and shelter, while today it is one of the most romantic spots in the area, ideal for admiring the sunset with our boats.<\/p>\n<p><b>Natural Beauties and Beaches<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Methoni is not only history, but also a paradise of natural beauty. Explore the golden beaches with crystal clear waters, ideal for relaxation and water sports. Visitors can enjoy the hospitality of the area, local traditional products and excellent restaurants serving authentic Messinian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><b>An Ideal Tourist Destination<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Methoni offers a harmonious coexistence of the old and the modern, combining natural beauties with historical heritage and excellent tourist infrastructure. Every corner of it hides a new experience, making it one of the top tourist destinations of the southern Peloponnese.<\/p>\n<p><b>Discover the magic of Methoni and create memories that will remain unforgettable!<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4857fd8\" data-id=\"4857fd8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632e29c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"632e29c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Methoni Methoni, one of the most historic and picturesque towns in the Peloponnese, invites you to discover it! Located on the southwestern tip of Messinia, just 60 km from Kalamata, it uniquely combines rich history with natural beauty. It is the ideal destination for those seeking enchanting landscapes, imposing monuments and unique experiences. The Impressive &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/methoni\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Methoni<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1598","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1598"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14224,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1598\/revisions\/14224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}