Discover Methana
Discover Methana
Methana peninsula and the adjacent area
The reflection of Methana peninsula on Psifta lagoon
The reflection of Methana peninsula on Psifta lagoon
The Methana Peninsula opens up like a mushroom from the north coast of Argolis. Along with the volcanoes of Milos, Santorini and Nisyros, Methana belong to the South Aegean volcanic arc. The northern part of the penisnula is of volcanic origin. About 30 volcanic domes have been identified throughout Methana. Most of the volcanic cones are located in the center of the peninsula, around the village of Kameni Chora.
Methana peninsula and the adjacent area
Methana, the main settlement of the peninsula
Methana, the main settlement of the peninsula
The Methana peninsula has several scattered settlements and many small archaeological sites. The largest settlement of the area, Methana, is known for its thermal baths.
Due to the volcanic origin of the soil, flora includes many interesting species and among them some quite rare or endemic species.
Methana peninsula and the adjacent area
The chapel of Krasopanagia
The chapel of Krasopanagia
Text and photos: T. Adamakopoulos
topoguide greece
A guide to Methana peninsula
and the adjacent region
The best companion to discover Methana peninsula is the digital guide Methana topoguide, a complete exploring and hiking guide for the area.
The guide provides 23 hiking routes and offers active guidence along each hike. The guide includes also an extensive introduction to the natural, cultural and geological landscape of Methana peninsula and the adjacent area.
The guide Methana topoguide is available for Android as an in-app purchase in the application topoguide greece. Methana topoguide is included in the Peloponnese group.
The guide Methana topoguide is available as well for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices through the application Topoguide Greeceas an in-app purchase. Methana topoguide is included in the Peloponnese group.
The guide provides 23 hiking routes and offers active guidence along each hike. The guide includes also an extensive introduction to the natural, cultural and geological landscape of Methana peninsula and the adjacent area.
The guide Methana topoguide is available for Android as an in-app purchase in the application topoguide greece. Methana topoguide is included in the Peloponnese group.
The guide Methana topoguide is available as well for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices through the application Topoguide Greeceas an in-app purchase. Methana topoguide is included in the Peloponnese group.
