Methana
- Type: By the sea Spa town
- Situation: Mainland, Mountainous, Coastal,
- Local Facilities: Shopping, Tavernas, Bars,
- Beaches: ,
- Interest: Natural interest, Historical interest, Geographical, Scenic,
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About Methana
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Methana is a volcanic isthmus peninsula that lies North of Trizina (Ancient Troezen) and North-West of the island of Poros. It is connected to the Peloponnese by a very narrow 200m wide isthmus. Famous for its warm healing springs, Methana town welcomes hundreds of Greek holidaymakers every year, but still remains distant from foreign visitors. A new scenic coastal road links the isthmus with the town and port of Methana, on the South-Eastern side of the peninsula. The first glimpse of the town and port of Methana is from the roadside as you approach the town from the nearby hills.
The famous spa building stands at the entrance to the town. Its characteristic odour of sulphur was used for therapeutic purposes from the late 19th Century. A favourite spot amongst visitors is the small green islet of Nissaki, linked by a causeway, where luxury yachts are moored alongside the tiny traditional fishing-boats. Traces of a fortress and Spartan coins from the 4th Century BC were found on this small islet. Large ferries from Piraeus and Aegina call in to the main port of Methana, continuing on their way to Poros.
Along the cross-country road, 9 kms West from Methana town, lies the dormant volcano. This volcano last erupted in 283 BC, and with the accompanying earthquakes, resulting in the destruction of Ancient Troezen. Along the same mountain road to the volcano, it is worth stopping at the small coastal fishing village of Vathy for a cool refreshing drink. Traditional tavernas surround the small bay where the local fishing boats and a few sailing boats come to visit and moor up. You could be forgiven to think that you have just stepped back 50 years in time, as you relax and see the old men on their donkeys taking their usual route around the bay, with local fishing men sorting their catch and mending their nets.
Above Vathy, there is the traditional mountain village of Megalohori, where Greeks and Europeans have made their homes. The village has wonderful panoramic views across the sea to the mountainous mainland beyond.
