Μεθώνη – City & Venecian Castle
- Methoni is a small City in the south west of Messinia.
- It has a Venecian fortress (Kastro).
- Methoni is the Venecian Sibling City of Koroni
- Koroni and Methoni are historically known as the “Eyes of Venice” (‘Gli Occhi di Venezia’);
these two centers served as vital maritime hubs and fortified ports guarding Mediterranean seaways during the Venetian Republic - large and impressive fortification
- one of the most remarkable buildings is the octagonal Bourtzi tower in the south end
About Methoni
Methoni is a small City in the south west of Messinia. It has a Venecian fortress.
Methoni Village & Surroundings on Koroni Maps – Printed or Digital
- Overview Maps (Koroni Map Series) (Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece)
- Dimos Pylos-Nestoros (Kallikratis) Map
How to reach Methoni from Koroni:
It takes about 32km from Koroni to Methoni when taking the way via Vasilitsi and Finikounda.
last revised: 23.06.2026
first published: 12.05.2015














