Methana: More an island than a peninsula

The Methana Peninsula was created by a volcanic eruption. This volcanic activity dates between 276 and 239 BC. and is described in the texts of the ancient historians Strabo, Pausanias and Ovid. The peninsula of Methana offers the visitor many options: organized or unorganized beaches, in calm coves or rocky shores, for relaxation, fishing and water sports. Their beaches are so beautiful that they are more reminiscent of the Cyclades than mainland Greece, hence the nickname "island".

Must see : the volcano

The volcano of Methana belongs to the volcanic arc of the southern Aegean, is located at its western end and has significant geothermal potential, but not fully explored. It had intense volcanic activity between the period 276 to 239 BC, from reports of the ancient historians Strabo, Pausanias and Ovid. The volcano of Methana lists thirty craters. The most famous of the craters of this volcano is located northwest, above the village of Kaimeni Chora and is no longer active. The crater of the Poor Country has a depth of about 50m. diameter 100m. and the upper height of the cone is 425m. On its northeastern side there are two other - parasitic - craters.