Just outside Palaiokastro, towards Voidokoilia Bay, is ‘Nestor’s Cave’, with its triangular opening leading to a chamber of 44 by 20 by 30 metres, with a small number of stalactites and a chink in the roof; theyget everywhere. It was here, according to legend, that Hermes concealed the cattle of Apollo, which he had…
Panayia Myrtidiotissa Pylos
The church of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, is located near the center of Pylos. Its majestic, distinctive appearance is visible from almost everywhere in the city, while from the courtyard of the church worshippers can enjoy lovely views of Pylos’ port. The original Holy icon of the Virgin Mary, Mirtidiotissa was brought to Pylos in 1828…
Saint Vasilios Methoni
The Byzantine temple of Saint Vasilios in Methoni is located two kilometers north of Methoni, on the way to Pylos. It is a cruciform temple dating back to the 11th century. Over the centuries, it has suffered many abuses. The towering Byzantine church is evidence that the area has been inhabited and densely populated for…
Saint Onoufrios’ Catacombs Methoni
The catacombs of Agios Onoufrios in Methoni are a rare example of an early Christian cemetery, the oldest one ever found in Messinia and one only two that exist in Greece. They are located at the 20th km of the Methoni-Pylos road. Going up to the top of a low hill, you can see a…
Celebration of the Virgin Mary of Tricherousa
The inhabitants of Finikounda celebrate the name day of their patron saint the Virgin Mary of Tricherousa every year on July 7th.The inhabitants of Finikounda celebrate the name day of their patron saint the Virgin Mary of Tricherousa every year on July 7th. The town’s inhabitants, as well pilgrims from the wider region, gather at…
Foinikounta
Foinikounta, also known transliterated as Finikounda, Finikounta, or Finikous, is a seaside village and a community in the municipality of Pylos-Nestor, Messenia, Greece. It is situated in the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula, 9 km east of Methoni and 37 km southwest of Kalamata. It is most notable for its beautiful beaches which attract…
Castle of Methoni
The castle of Methoni stands imposingly on the southwest edge of Peloponnese. It is one of the most distinctive castle – communities in Greece, with an area of about 93 acres, and at the edge towards the sea there is Mpourtzi, which can be reached by following the paved corridor through the Gate of the…
Christopher Nolan heading to Peloponnese with A-list cast for ‘The Odyssey’
The Odyssey – Filming in Methoni near to Finikounda Award-winning British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan will be shooting key scenes of his big-screen adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey in the Peloponnese next month, with Hollywood star Matt Damon playing the ancient Greek hero trying to get back home from Troy. The filming of the big-budget epic by…
Neda waterfalls
It is a hidden natural treasure that will captivate your attention, while its beauty in every corner will enchant any visitor. Here the Waters are rich even during the Summertime, falling from the waterfall into a pond and then again to another waterfall, in a pristine landscape of unique beauty. The first thing that will…
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