Landmark· Methana peninsula· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Acropolis of Paleokastro (Methana)
37° 35.2′ N · 23° 20.9′ E
A Mycenaean-era acropolis on a hill just south of Vathi, with fine views over the west coast.
Practical
OpenStreetMap: Acropolis Paleokastro at 37.58671N 23.34912E. SailingIssues: an acropolis built between 1500 and 1300 BC with amazing views; the ancient city also had a harbour about half a mile south-east of Vathi. Walk up from Vathi (signposted 'Archea Akropolis' from the harbour road per cycladen.be) or from the Almyra anchorage below.
Best for
Short archaeology walk from Vathi
Nearby
- Almyra Anchorage (Methana)0.2 NM away
- Akra Pounta Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Theoni Taverna (Vathi, Methana)0.4 NM away
- Jimmy's Fish Taverna (Vathi, Methana)0.6 NM away
- Limanaki Seafood Taverna (Vathi, Methana)0.6 NM away
- Vathi (Methana)0.6 NM away
- Ancient Walls Anchorage (Methana Isthmus)1.6 NM away
- Methana Peninsula Hiking Trails1.7 NM away