Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Methoni, Greece your home away from home

Methoni is a small village in the Peloponnese, Greece, set on the back of a sandy bay. Methoni villas are set on a hillside overlooking the bay, surrounded by olive trees, and offer the ideal place to relax in the Greek sun, far from the tourist hotspots and with glorious beaches all around. There can be nowhere finer to enjoy ‘real Greece’ by the sea than from a holiday rental in Methoni, Greece.

Things to do in Methoni, Greece

The beaches of Methoni are an absolute joy. The whole bay upon which the village stands is lined by fine, golden sand which gently slopes into the calm, warm waters of the Mediterranean. The beaches are ideal for family holidays, with safe swimming and plenty of space on which to stretch your towel, play Frisbee or beach tennis. These beaches have all been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety, with a great range of water sports available for those looking for a little activity. Sailing, sea fishing, windsurfing and scuba diving all excel from Methoni villas.

The olive strewn hills that surround the town are a walker’s delight, leading on into the mountains of the Peloponnese beyond. There are endless opportunities to walk, ride horses and mountain bike in the area, allowing you to discover some of the most peaceful, picturesque spots in Greece. The Voidakilla Nature Reserve is just 20 minutes by car, and is home to a remarkable array of bird species.

You actually need not do a single thing whilst staying in a Methoni holiday home to have a fantastic break. The charming tavernas and timeless cafes that hide among the narrow streets do not amend their prices for tourists, and you can enjoy the finest of Greek cuisine for prices that seem impossibly low. The beautiful Venetian Castle is well worth exploration too.

Places to visit on holiday in Methoni, Greece

There are an enormous number of places to visit from a holiday rental property in Methoni in Greece. The sight of the original Olympics, Olympia, is very easily reached from Methoni accommodation, and the attractions of Nestor's Palace, the ancient Greek towns of Koroni and Pyles are also close by. There are also regular boat trips leaving Methoni for Sapienza Island, which makes for a wonderful day trip from a self catering Methoni villa.

Cheap flights to Methoni, Greece

A holiday rental property in Methoni is just 45 minutes from Kalamata Airport (KLX). There are a surprising number of direct flights to Kalamata from the UK, with ThomsonFly providing services from Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN).