Koroni Messinia, a stately and beautiful castle town on the southeastern tip of the Pylia peninsula, is a magical destination that captivates the visitor with its strong island character and lively medieval atmosphere visitpeloponnese.com. Built amphitheatrically on a rock of the Messinian Gulf, the city impresses with its two-story neoclassical houses with colorful balconies, narrow whitewashed alleys and flower-filled courtyards, while the landscape is ideally crowned by the famous Venetian Castle of Koroni, which together with that of Methoni formed the legendary “Eyes of Venice” in the East. Apart from the interior of the castle which is still inhabited today, Koroni is famous for its excellent quality PDO olive oil (of the homonymous Koroneiki variety), its picturesque harbor with its taverns and its endless golden sandy beaches, such as Zagkas and Memi travel.gr, making it a top, romantic destination that offers an authentic experience of relaxation and history.
