Methoni Coachload madness.

After much discussion a trip destination of Methoni was settled on - easy parking, castle, beach and supposedly a pretty place. And if we were energetic enough we could stop off in Pylos on the way back and take in a few bits we missed. So much for easy parking - the Greeks aren't the most sensible of parkers. They have a tendency to just stop in the most random of places - almost as if they get bored trying & give up. There was nothing at the beach car park & similarly at the castle car park though there was a hint of someone leaving. Doubled back and hovered ... and hovered. Eventually it was ours. While we were still relatively fresh, the castle seemed the best option. Only 3€. Bargain. Unfortunately it seemed we were following 1 of the many coach tours in town today. Into the bargain we had a particularly loud Spanish family to contend with as well. Tried to take the quieter routes though the Castle Lighthouse was very much the focal point. Rightly so as it was quite striking. Much climbing for views was done as was sheltering in the shade. Definitely got our 3€ worth. Decided to find the ubiquitous tree lined town square that all Greek villages have, except we couldn't. And when we could we couldn't find someone to sell us a cold drink. Then we did. Heaven is a shady square with an ice cream and cold drink. Once recovered, had a walk along the beach past yet more coach tours cowering in the shade of the coaches themselves. Decided to save the sea swim for later. Headed back for a very late lunch.Read more