Methoni Castle is a remarkable medieval fortress located on the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Built primarily by the Venetians in the early 13th century, the castle served as a crucial naval stronghold and stopping point for ships traveling between Venice and the Eastern Mediterranean. Its strategic position made Methoni one of the most important fortified ports in the region for centuries. The castle is enclosed by massive stone walls reinf