Achilles

Located in the historical town of Methoni in Messinia, Achilles Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Venetian castle and 150 metres from the beach. It offers free Wi-Fi and a bar that serves in the shaded courtyard. The soundproofed rooms at the Achilles are air conditioned and have a TV. Each has a furnished balcony with views over the garden while some rooms also feature a sofa. The scenic, seaside town of Pylos is 11 km away and famous Koroni is at 30 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

Peleponesse. Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its annual list of the best places to visit in Europe. Topping the list is the Peloponnese, a region often overlooked by travelers to Greece, who tend to visit the islands or build a sightseeing trip around Athen’s iconic Acropolis. The region is described as “an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sights like Olympia, Mycenae and Mystra”. Achilles is located at Plateia Eleftherias, Methoni, 24006, Greece and because of its ideal location provides a perfect way to explore the region and Menalon trail, which is popular with hikers. Book a room with Achilles to discover why now more than ever the Peloponnese is the perfect destination for absorbing traditional Greek life, compelling history and inspiring landscapes. The Peloponnese remains an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sights like Olympia, Mycenae and Mystras, which are scattered across a rich landscape of stone villages, teal seas and snow-capped mountains. Book a room with Achilles and discover a perfect destination – absorbing traditional Greek life, compelling history and inspiring landscapes.