Archaeological Sites

Ancient Asine is the nearest archaeological site to our accommodation. The impressive natural landscape of the Kastraki peninsula will accompany you as you pave your way up the hill where you will find the center of Ancient Asine. The spot is called Barbouna Hill, where you can visit Mycenaean chamber tombs.

Acronafplia is one of the three castles of the town of Nafplio. It is a rocky peninsula that during antiquity was the acropolis of Nafplio. Despite the fact that Acronafplia has an ancient history (as evidenced by the Cyclopean masonry part of its walls), its current form was mainly created during the periods of the Frankish Empire and the Venetian rule.

Mycenae was the most important and richest palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. During the 2nd millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the largest centers of Greek civilization, constituting a powerful military fortress. In the archaeological site there is also a museum which open for visits that has artifacts from that period. The site is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The theatre is built on the edge of a sanctuary dedicated to the god of healing during antiquity, Asclepius. It is considered the most well-built ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. Built from the 4th until the 2nd century BC, it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. During the summer months, you can also watch performances at the theater held by the Athens & Epidaurus festival. In the archaeological site there is also a museum which you can visit. The place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is a Mycenaean cemetery with chambered tombs and a vaulted tomb from the early Bronze Age.

The castle of Palamidi is one of the most beautiful castles in Greece and the best-preserved fortress of the Venetian occupation. It is located at the top of the hill that overlooks the city of Nafplio. Palamidi is accessible either by car or by the legendary 999 steps with countless stories to tell.

This castle was built on the island of Agioi Theodoroi located just across the port of Nafplio. You can visit it by one of the boats departing from the port and learn about the castle with the most changes of use over the years in the area.

It is located near the village of Myloi, only 12 km away from Nafplio. The first settlements date back to the Neolithic period, while Lerna continued to be inhabited during the Early Helladic period with the most important finding being the prehistoric House of Tiles.

The ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, built on the homonymous hill west of Argos. At the top of the hill looms the Byzantine-Venetian castle. A winding uphill road will lead you to the top to enjoy the wonderful view of the entire Argolic field and the Argolic gulf.

One of the most important caves in Europe and one of the most important prehistoric sites in Greece. There are indications that the cave was continuously inhabited from 20,000 to 3,000 BC. It is located near the picturesque coastal village of Koilada at a distance of 66 Kilometers from Nafplio.

Near the village of Palaia Epidaurus. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was only discovered in 1970, while excavations began in 1972. During the summer months, here you can enjoy amazing performances (visits are allowed only for the performances and plays).

In the city of Argos, you will find the Byzantine Museum with findings of this period from all over the area of Argolida. The only Byzantine Museum in the Peloponnese.