Places

In Peloponnese each nook and cranny is an excellent combination of cultural heritage and natural treasures that can excite every traveler who seeks for unforgettable experiences with authenticity. Great archaeological sites such as Ancient Olympia, Ancient Epidaurus, Mycenae, numerous monuments of each period of its long aged history, byzantine churches, mythic castles along with natural beauties, imposing mountains and lush forests, various rivers and bewitching caves, sandy beaches with hazel waters make Peloponnese an outstanding destination for exploration, fun, action and a pure contact with nature and culture.

Destinations Argolida

Argos Being the most ancient city of the world, Argos is a city with rich history and a lot of monuments and remarkable sights to visit. During Antiquity Argos was one of the most important cities of Greece and Homer used to call all the Greeks Argaeans, a name which derived from the word Argos, due to the importance of this ancient city.	Kranidi Kranidi is small town of Argolida County which is built amphitheatrically on the hill “Agia Anna”. The traditional architecture of this town will enchant its visitors. The houses were built with ashlars, have ornate balconies and the roofs were constructed according the traditional byzantine rhythm. The whole architecture reminds of an island and due to the town’s nautical history you will see many preserved mansions which belonged to captains. You will be walking around the cobblestone alleyways and you will come across some old fountains.
Porto Heli Porto Heli is a seaside village known as one of the most popular summer destinations. It is located at the eastern part of Peloponnese and has a large port that serves a great amount of sailing boats and private yachts that visit the area.	Ermioni Ermioni “The city that looks like an island”. Ermioni is a small fishing town of Argolida at the east of Peloponnese. The traditional taverns, the cafes, the paved streets, the beautiful houses, the nightlife and the crystal clear beaches around this area are some of the reasons this town is one of the most popular summer destinations of Peloponnese. While travelling around this area you will have the chance to admire the olive and the pine trees and plenty of bays with turquoise water.
Ancient Tirintha According to the Greek Mythology, the Argeian prince Pritos was the founder of the city. Pritos conflicted with his brother Akrisios and found shelter in Lykia. He returned from Lykia to this location along with the Cyclopes who built in his favor the monumental walls, also known as cyclopean walls.	Nafplio Nafplio (Argolida) “999 reasons to visit this town and the stairs aren’t one!” This town has it all! Nafplio is the most popular city in northeast of Peloponnese, ideal for romantic weekends, families, history enthusiasts, nature lovers as well as for those who want to spend their time in some beautiful beach sunbathing, swimming and practicing water sports. Nafplio is a picturesque old city known to be the first capital of the newly formed state of Greece after the Greek War of Independence. It was the capital of Greece from 1828 until 1833, when Athens became the new capital.