• Pavlogiannis Hotel Tourist Enterp. of Methoni S.A. - Our trip starts at the beach right in front of Methoni, next to which looms the impressive fortress. We glide our kayaks near the imposing walls of the castle which are adorned with impressive arcs and bastions. We travel back in time with pictures taken from the medieval past of the region. Soon we will be crossing the channel between Methoni and Sapienza where many ancient shipwrecks are scattered around. We shall take a chance here to snorkel near the island’s rough coast in search of a few visible remains of shipwrecks. Heading south we shall reach the tranquility of the beautiful beach of the island. Here, we rest, swim and sunbath and taste our delicious homemade picnic of local delicacies. The island is a monument of nature covered by a dense, ancient arbutus forest, home of muffle (wild sheep), wild goats (kri-kri), partridges, pheasants, and many other species of which we may be lucky enough to meet them. Once our break is over, we head east paddle exploring the north coast of the island before returning back to the starting point to end a paddling adventure in Methoni and the island of Sapienza.

• Snacks included
• Photographs from the activity provided

• Transfer from/to the meeting point
• Tips or gratitude

Methoni served as the ‘eye’ of Venice in the Mediterranean, functioning as a vital marine and trade hub for the Venetians throughout the middle ages. The Methoni fortress remains as one of the most remarkable castles in Peloponnese, constructed on a rocky outcrop that extends into the sea and is isolated from the mainland by a man-made trench. The verdant isle of Sapienza lies across Methoni; this isle, part of the Natura 2000 network, boasts a myriad of unique flaura and fauna species. A number of shipwrecks rest near its shores, visible to those in possession of goggles and snorkels and awaiting exploration.

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