To enjoy the blue sky and the brilliant sun, the clean beaches and the beautiful little harbours, the authenticity of the natural views and the healthy mild climates, the Health Spa and its miraculous health and beauty effects, "Welcome" to Methana where you can seek out the historical past and tradition, or you can relax with holidays and sports close to nature, you can enjoy fishing, snorkling, water sports and the enchanting view of the calm waters of the Gulf of Saronikos. METHANA, a picturesque Peninsula of the East coast of the Peloponnese, North- West of Piraeus, among the islands of Argosaronikos, in the sea passage from Attica to the Peloponnese and the islands of Argosaronikos, has its one special way of enchanting the visitor.  Methana, whose history dates from the Stone Ages, was well known even in the Ancient Times for its remarkable therapeutic spring water and is today one of the best- known health spas in Europe. So, "escape" from the unbearable pace of the large cities and visit Methana, where you can find peace in the deep blue sea waters; where you can be revitalised by the therapeutic spas; where you can revive your senses with a hike along a mountain course, in the untouched natural environment, full of the aroma of wild plants and herbs; where you can experience the climb to the crater of the volcano; where you can fish and dock in the calm natural harbours which the sea of Saronikos wisely formed and the local residents have protected.  "Welcome" to Methana, where you can experience the warm hospitality of the local residents and taste fresh fish, home cooking, good wine, octapus and ouzo as well as traditional amigdalota (a sweet made with almonds) and galactoboureko (a traditional sweet cream pie).