Beaches of southern Messinia

Totally organised beaches, family-friendly, for young people, sandy, with pebbles, desolate: On this coast of Messinia, there are many swimming options. Impressive sights, such as the castles of Methoni and Koroni, and coastal summer resorts, enrich the tourism experience in the region.

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Totally organised beaches, family-friendly, for young people, sandy, with pebbles, desolate: On this coast of Messinia, there are many swimming options. Impressive sights, such as the castles of Methoni and Koroni, and coastal summer resorts, enrich the tourism experience in the region.

METHONI

Methoni beach The organised sandy beach in the settlement, with all facilities at a short distance.

REGION OF FOINIKOUNTA

Foinikounta The organised beach of the summer village, one of the most famous in the region. It has shallow, cool waters, it’s sandy, and offers a great view of the Messinian Oinousses island complex.

Mavrovouni The big sandy beach on the west side of Foinikounta, is considered as one of the most beautiful in Messinia. It is organised at some points, with beach bars and water sport facilities. There are also camping facilities by the sea. A seatrac installation has been placed, which guarantees autonomous access to the sea to people with disabilities and reduced mobility.

Koumpares A relatively quiet, sandy beach, west of Mavrovouni.

Lampes Two beautiful consecutive beaches west of Koumpares beach, on the way to Methoni. The first one is popular, due to the famous restaurant-beach bar, with luxurious facilities. The second, with beach bars as well, is quieter.

Loutsa and Kantouni. Small, family-friendly sandy beaches, east of Foinikounta. On Kantouni Beach, up on the rocks of the coast, you will see a cylinder-shaped observatory, from where the castle of Koroni is visible. It must have been part of an organised system of observatories-watchtowers, through with the castles of Koroni and Methoni communicated. 

Marathi (Big and Small) If you want to go for a swim in peace, opt for these two beaches with no tourism facilities. You can also get there by boat from Foinikounta. 

REGION OF KORONI

Zagka and Memi. A golden sandy beach, stretching over 4 km, starting at the southern foot of the castle of Koroni. Its east side is called Zagka, its extension to the west Memi. It is organised at some points.

Kalamaki Beautiful big beach, with turquoise waters, sand and pebbles. It is surrounded by greenery, located on the southern edge of Messinia.

Gargarou You’ll find it 1.5 km east of Charokopi. It is small and narrow, covered with brown pebbles.

WEST SIDE OF THE MESSINIAN GULF

Peroulia Coast Beautiful, sandy beach, east of the village of Peroulia, surrounded by greenery. It is organised, and the village’s facilities are available to you.

Agios Andreas It is the organised beach of the coastal settlement, sandy with pebbles.

Chranoi With fine pebbles and sand. It is organised, surrounded by coves and little harbours for those seeking some peace and quiet.

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