Methoni (Greek Μεθώνη (f. sg.), also Modon, Modoni, Mothone or ancient Greek Methone, in Homer Pedasos) is a small Greek port town in Messinia at the southwestern end of the Peloponnese with about 2598 inhabitants today (as of 2011). Until the end of 2010, Methoni was an independent municipality, after incorporations since 1997 as a city municipality (dimos). On 1 January 2011, Methoni became a municipal district of the new municipality of Pylos-Nestor (for further subdivision see there).

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Methoni is already mentioned in Homer's Iliad as Pedasos. The polis was an important trading and storage center in ancient times because of its natural harbor, but also of great …

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During the Byzantine rule - a Venetian fleet conquered and plundered the city under the leadership of Doge Domenico Michiel as early as 1125 - and the Venetian rule that …

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1. Methoni Beach ⛱️ – Methoni Castle — main gate loop from Finikouda

24.7km

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2. Methoni Castle — main gate – Methoni Beach ⛱️ loop from Finikouda

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3. Pylos Harbour – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Pylos

43.4km

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670m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Messenia, Greece

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1. Methoni Beach ⛱️ – Methoni Castle — main gate loop from Finikouda

2. Methoni Castle — main gate – Methoni Beach ⛱️ loop from Finikouda

3. Pylos Harbour – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Pylos

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