09/04/2026
We are thrilled and deeply honored to be featured by Fodor’s Travel in their captivating article:
“The Real Locations That Inspired the Odyssey (the Epic and the Upcoming Film).
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-real-greek-and-italian-islands-where-christopher-nolans-odyssey-film-takes-place
Among the ten remarkable destinations highlighted, the majestic Methoni Castle stands out as one of the most visually dramatic filming locations for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated 2026 adaptation of The Odyssey. Its immense sea-facing walls and commanding position on a rocky peninsula create an epic backdrop worthy of Homer’s timeless tale.
Fodor’s perfectly captured the magic when they wrote:
“The appropriately named Ulysses Hotel (the Latin name for The Odyssey) is within walking distance of the castle and harbor.”
Just steps from this historic Venetian fortress — where key scenes of Nolan’s film were shot — you can immerse yourself in the very landscapes that inspired both the ancient epic and the modern cinematic masterpiece.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (starring Matt Damon) was filmed across breathtaking real locations in Greece and Italy, including the rugged beauty of the Peloponnese in Messenia. Highlights include the iconic Methoni Castle, Nestor’s Cave (used for dramatic Cyclops scenes with a large mechanical puppet), the perfectly curved Voidokilia Beach, as well as sites in Sicily’s Egadi Islands (notably Favignana) and the Aeolian Islands.
Stay at the hotel that literally carries the hero’s name, right in the heart of this mythical landscape. Walk in the footsteps of Odysseus by day and return to comfort and warm Greek hospitality by night.
Your own Odyssey awaits. ✨