10/04/2026
Fodor’s Travel, a world-renowned travel authority, features Methoni and 9 other stunning locations in Greece and Italy where Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ was brought to life.
“Methoni Castle:
Stretching into the Ionian Sea on a rocky peninsula, Methoni Castle provided one of the most visually dramatic filming locations for the new adaptation. Built largely by the Venetians in the thirteenth century, the vast fortress once guarded a key maritime route between East and West.
Although the castle itself dates long after the Bronze Age world of The Odyssey, its immense sea-facing walls and isolated coastal position create a setting reminiscent of the fortified ports and strongholds described in Homer’s epic. Visitors cross a long stone causeway into a sprawling complex of bastions, ruined churches, and 360° sea views. At the far end stands the Insta-worthy Bourtzi tower, one of the Peloponnese’s most iconic landmarks.
Where to Stay: The appropriately named Ulysses Hotel (the Latin name for The Odyssey) is within walking distance of the castle and harbor.”
From Greece’s mythic shores to Sicily’s rocky islands, explore the real Mediterranean landscapes behind Homer’s Odyssey and its newest film adaptation.
