Megalochori () is a village and a community in the western part of the volcanic Methana peninsula,

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. It is located 3km northwest of Methana town. The community consists of the villages Megalochori, Vathy, Kaimeni Chora and Megalo Potami. The ancient Acropolis of Methana, which was described by Pausanias, is located near Megalochori.

Methana Volcano

Near Megalochori is located the village Kameni Chora. In this place, the last volcanic eruption of Methana Volcano happened between 277 and 240 B.C., during the times of

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, king of Macedonia.

Historical population

References

{{Troizinia-Methana div Troizinia-Methana Populated places in Islands (regional unit)