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Methoni Castle — main gate – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Tragana

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Methoni Castle — main gate – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Tragana

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5.0

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Methoni Castle — main gate – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Tragana

04:31

68.4km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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After 0 m for 857 m

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After 67.6 km for 859 m

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38.6 km

Methoni beach 🏖️ with harbor ⚓ & castle views

Highlight • Beach

The town beach overlooks the bay forming the fishing port sheltered on the west by the peninsula with the ancient castle fortification wall.

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38.7 km

Methoni Castle — main gate

Highlight • Castle

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39.0 km

Acrocastria and coastal viewpoint 🏰

Highlight • Castle

A bumpy but scenic trail leads along the northern moat to the sea, with spectacular views of the coastal defenses and the coast, with an island offshore

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39.9 km

Methoni

Highlight • Settlement

A pleasant narrow one-way street runs south through the old town past churches and stores, ending at the castle

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51.1 km

Beach

51.9 km

Pylos Marina ⛵️

Highlight • Structure

Great views from the switchbacks descending down into the pretty coastal town

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52.8 km

Pylos Port Overlook ⛵️

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice turnout with a viewpoint high above the coast. Great views of the port to the south-west, best in the morning, and the bay protected by the long, narrow Sfaktiria …

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56.0 km

Navarino Hills, Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Going along the coast would be easier through the lower area that's unfortunately gated by a private golf resort, but the reward for climbing the hilly road are the sweeping views.

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59.4 km

Gialova 🏖️ beach & pier

Highlight • Beach

From a dilapidated village with factory ruins just 15 years ago, Gialova developed into a neat little beach lined with restaurants after the opening of the huge Navarino Dunes resort …

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68.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

28.7 km

7.56 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.6 km

8.42 km

2.53 km

2.00 km

531 m

287 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

33°C

24°C

0 %

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Methoni Castle — main gate – Pylos Marina ⛵️ loop from Tragana

Methoni beach 🏖️ with harbor ⚓ & castle views

Methoni Castle — main gate

Acrocastria and coastal viewpoint 🏰

Methoni

Pylos Marina ⛵️

Pylos Port Overlook ⛵️

Navarino Hills, Lake Overlook

Gialova 🏖️ beach & pier

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