{"id":12747,"date":"2026-06-24T09:07:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/kalyteres-paralies-methoni-skafos\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:40:57","slug":"best-beaches-near-methoni-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"The best beaches near Methoni by boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Why_see_them_by_boat\" >Why see them by boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Finikounta\" >Finikounta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#The_hidden_coves_of_Sapientza\" >The hidden coves of Sapientza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Suggested_day_itinerary\" >Suggested day itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Do_I_need_a_license_to_go_to_the_beaches_by_boat\" >Do I need a license to go to the beaches by boat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/#Which_beach_is_best_for_families\" >Which beach is best for families?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Some of the most beautiful beaches in Messinia <strong>cannot be reached by car<\/strong>. They are secluded coves with crystal clear waters, accessible only by sea \u2014 and that is precisely where their magic lies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_see_them_by_boat\"><\/span>Why see them by boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By boat you avoid the crowds, stop wherever you want for a swim and reach sandy beaches that remain untouched precisely because they have no road. Whether with or without a captain (for smaller boats, no license is required), freedom is yours.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/boats\/\">rental options &amp; prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finikounta\"><\/span>Finikounta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>East of Methoni, <strong>Finikounta<\/strong> is a picturesque fishing village with calm, shallow beaches \u2014 ideal for families. By boat you reach coves around it that are difficult to reach from land. However, special care is required due to the occasional reefs in the wider area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_hidden_coves_of_Sapientza\"><\/span>The hidden coves of Sapientza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The island of <strong>Sapientza<\/strong> (Natura 2000) hides some of the clearest waters in the area. Protected coves, Roman sarcophagi visible in the shallows and absolute tranquility. You can only reach it by boat from Methoni.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/sapienza-visitors-guide\/\">guide to Sapientza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_day_itinerary\"><\/span>Suggested day itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Departure from Methoni port in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Stop for a swim in the coves of Sapientza.<\/li>\n<li>Lunch\/swim on a secluded sandy beach.<\/li>\n<li>Return with a view of the castle and Bourtzi.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Ready to explore?<\/strong> Book your boat \u2014 WhatsApp \u00a0<a href=\"tel:+306945967902\"><strong>+30 694 596 7902<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_license_to_go_to_the_beaches_by_boat\"><\/span>Do I need a license to go to the beaches by boat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not for smaller boats; otherwise, choose a tour with a captain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_beach_is_best_for_families\"><\/span>Which beach is best for families?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The calm coves of Sapienza are ideal for children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the most beautiful beaches in Messinia cannot be reached by car. They are secluded coves with crystal clear waters, accessible only by sea \u2014 and that is precisely where their magic lies. &nbsp; Why see them by boat By boat you avoid the crowds, stop wherever you want for a swim and reach &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/best-beaches-near-methoni-boat\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The best beaches near Methoni by boat<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=12747"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12790,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12747\/revisions\/12790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/methoniboats.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}