Photos: Liane Jordan, Olga Karagianni

Following our contacts with the very active group of Active Citizens of Methana, their interest in pursuing European quality certification for the trails in their area led to our invitation to participate in the training of the local team by the European Hiking Federation as trainers. The seminar was requested by the Local Union of Active Citizens of Methana (“Methana Peninsula – Active Citizens”) and was supported by the Argosaronic Environment Foundation. Members and supporters of the Methana Association attended the seminar, along with residents from nearby areas of Poros and Galatas who participated in the trail sector.

We had the great joy and honor to meet fellow travelers from the wonderful area of Methana, people who share the same visions as ours for their region. The seminar by the European Hiking Federation provided the local team with the expertise for two quality certifications for long-distance and day walks: Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe Long Distance Trails and Day Walk, and it took place in the beautiful peninsula of Methana on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, February 9, 10, and 11, 2025.

During the seminar, representatives of the Municipality of Methana, including the Deputy Mayor and the Mayor, had the opportunity to learn about the needs and desires of hikers, as well as the requirements for the Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe certification options.

We thank the Methana Association for their warm hospitality and commend the efforts of its members to contribute to high-quality European trails!

Click here to read more about Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe (LQT).