Almyra, Beach at Vathy fishing village, Methana Peninsula, Greece

Almyra is a beach and bay at the southern edge of the fishing village of Vathy, on the west coast of the Methana peninsula. The small volcanic dome with the remains of Paleokastro, the ancient acropolis of Methana, rises about 150 m to the northeast of the bay.

Ancient Greek ruins from the city of Methana lie underwater near the beach and date back to classical periods. These submerged remains reflect the long settlement history of the peninsula.

The bay takes its name from the Greek word for salt, almyra, a common coastal toponym. Above the beach rises the small volcanic dome of Paleokastro, the acropolis of ancient Methana, whose ruins remain visible on the slope.

The beach offers basic facilities including parking, restrooms, and several access points from the village main road. These amenities and entry points make a visit straightforward and convenient.

Visitors can spot fragments of ancient structures while snorkeling beneath the surface, visible through the clear water. These submerged archaeological remains make swimming here feel connected to the past.