Methana - Vathy

Τoday we had a new visitor in Saint Eole, Chris. We started in the morning from Poros and with a bit of sails and a bit of engine we reached Vathy in Methana. Very nice route in Saronic Gulf. The peninsula of Methana with its two steep volcanic slopes is actually a volcano that emerged from the sea! The establishment of the spa complex in 1870 made it a popular spa town attracting mainly senior citizens from many European countries.

The Baths of Pausanias, one of the peninsula’s hot springs and the ancient historian Pausanias to the ancient city of Méthana are pretty special. In the village of Paleókastro stand the remains of the classical walls and gates of an acropolis, the rest of which fell into the sea due to a volcanic eruption.

The peninsula boasts approximately 32 volcanoes. Climbing to the largest crater is a truly challenging experience. Start from Kameni Hora and follow the path on a 25-minute climb to the lip of the volcano. Step on now solid red lava flows and take in views of a different world of savage black, red and green crags and sharp abysses…Read more