Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 27230 31505;
www.methoni-apartments.gr
; studio €60, 2-/3-/4-person apt €70/85/85,
6-person 'villa' €100)
A gem - immaculate, spacious apartments right across from the
beach, with a perfumed garden of roses, vines and palms, and ultrafriendly English-
speaking owners, Kathy and Spiros.
Hotel Achilles
HOTEL $$$
( 27230 31819;
achilleshotel@hotmail.com
;
s/d €55/70; year-round; )
The smartest of a
range of small family hotels in town, with 13 comfortable modern rooms and a pleaseant
outdoor terrace. There's a light, airy dining area, too. Breakfast costs €6.
Nonda's
GREEK $
( 27230 31791; mains €2-8.50; dinner)
Nonda's is the undisputed king of the castle
among locals for souvlaki. Great grilled meats, too. Forget the ambience - it's a sterile,
barn-like place - but the generous, fresh portions (plus the best Greek salads) make it
worth a visit. (And -
burp
- for the record, we heartily agree with those in the know).
Taverna Klimataria
TAVERNA $
( 27230 31544; Miaouli; mains €7-10; lunch & dinner May-Oct)
Locals are in agreement:
this is the place to head for traditional dishes. It's in an old home, with seating on the
front porch or in a courtyard. Typical choices include onion pie and stuffed zucchini
flowers. The treat - a gavros starter - is complimentary.
Information
The road from Pylos forks on the edge of town to create Methoni's two main streets,
which then run parallel through town to the fortress. As you come from Pylos, the fork to
the right is the main shopping street. It has numerous shops,
kafeneia,
a National Bank of
Greece (and ATE Bank ATM) and a nearby supermarket. The left fork leads directly to
the fortress car park, passing the
post office
( 7.30am-2pm Mon-Fri)
on the way.
There is no tourist office or tourist police; in emergencies contact the regular
police
(
27230 31203).
Getting There & Away
Buses depart from Methoni from the fork at the Pylos end of town where the two main
streets meet. Buses travel to Pylos (€1.60, 15 minutes, three to six daily) and on to Kala-
mata (€6, 1½ hours). Services also run to Finikounda (€2.60, 15 minutes, one to two
daily, none on Sundays). Unbelievably, there is no bus between Methoni and Koroni; you
