Anchorage· Methana peninsula· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Limnionas Anchorage & Mycenaean Sanctuary (Methana)

37° 35.4′ N · 23° 24.2′ E

A small anchorage on Methana's east coast just north of the town, below the excavated Mycenaean sanctuary and settlement and a Roman bath site.

Practical

Navily (via 12knots) lists 'Methana - Limnionas' at 37.59003N 23.40326E (rated well but with few reviews; no depth data). OpenStreetMap maps the Mycenaean sanctuary at 37.5936N 23.40169E and the Roman baths at 37.59679N 23.40423E. SailingIssues: the foundations of a Mycenaean sanctuary are a 30-minute walk north-east of Methana harbour along the coast. Settled weather only; open to the east.

Best for

Quiet lunch stop and an archaeology walk

Season

Settled summer weather; open to E