The
Journal
From Homer’s verses to the landscapes of Greece
The Journal brings together detailed local guides, carefully researched mythology and the stories behind the film. Begin with the Greek filming locations, enter the Cyclops’s cave above Voidokilia, and discover how Methoni Castle became Menelaus and Helen’s palace on screen.
New stories will continue to expand this collection, helping you plan a journey that goes beyond the movie and into the enduring world of the Odyssey.
Latest Stories
The Odyssey Methoni Castle filming location
Discover how Methoni Castle became Menelaus and Helen’s palace in The Odyssey, where Telemachus searches for news of his father.
Where Was the Cyclops Scene in The Odyssey Filmed? Inside Nestor’s Cave, Greece
Following Odysseus · Film Locations Where Was The Odyssey’s Cyclops Scene Filmed? Inside Nestor’s Cave above Voidokilia Beach—the real Greek cavern transformed into the terrifying
Where Was The Odyssey Filmed in Greece? All Filming Locations You Can Visit
Discover where Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was filmed in Greece, including Voidokilia, Nestor’s Cave, Methoni Castle, Pylos and Acrocorinth.
Take the story with you
Following Odysseus connects the real places, ancient myths and filming locations across Greece—with practical routes designed to turn inspiration into a journey.