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

Nisaki Beach & Methana Acropolis

37° 34.6′ N · 23° 23.4′ E

A pebble beach on the little Nisaki peninsula beside Methana's old port, crowned by the walls of the ancient acropolis of Methana, five minutes' walk from the boat.

Practical

OpenStreetMap: Nisaki beach at 37.57725N 23.38994E and the acropolis (with ancient wall remains) at 37.57566N 23.39057E. Wikipedia: Methana was called Arsinoe in Ptolemaic times, and a fort stood on the islet of Nisaki. The thermal sea pool is just west of the old port nearby. Medgulets notes pebbly beaches with warm shallow water.

Best for

Swim and history stroll from Methana harbour