Tag: Castles of Greece

The castle of Methoni was, along with that of Koroni, the "eyes of the Mediterranean". It is said that the fortress, which is bordered on three sides, was wanted by all the powerful of the earth because of its geostrategic position. It is one of the best-preserved castles in Southern Europe - and of course Greece. To understand the importance of the area, it is enough to consider that we come across the first references from Homer's time! Road Trip to Messinia: A Destination of Stunning Contrasts Methoni castle: all ...

When you hear the word castle, you might picture the ancient and majestic castles that Greece has from centuries ago. But this time, we will introduce you to a different kind of castle. A castle that resembles the ones from Disney movies and that you probably didn’t expect to find in Greece. But it exists in the Peloponnese, in the region of Messinia. A castle that stands out from the rest and fascinates both children and adults. Its history and its uses over the years are also intriguing. The legendary ...