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...The choice of Epidavros as the site, where the main healing sanctuary of the God Asklepios was established, was not a random one.  The natural beauty and tranquility of the site exerted, as it still does, a beneficial influence on every human being.  In ancient times, numerous pilgrims arrived in the area, mainly via the port of Epidavros, where hundreds of visitors from all over the world still arrive today, though not for therapeutic purposes but for cultural reasons.  While in the past Epidavros was widely visited by those making a pilgrimage to the healing sanctuary, its visitors nowadays should view their coming to this once venerated precinct as a tribute to culture and art.  The famed festival of Epidavros was instituted in the 1950s, thus reviving ancient Greek drama and breathing life into the Small Theater of Ancient Epidavros.  The latter, known as the" Shell of the Saronic," emerged out of silence six years ago with its musical festivals.

However, Epidavros does not merely stand for ancient history, drama and culture, it is also a resort offering recreational holidays, and it is an agricultural region.  Agri-tourism reaches its peak during the agricultural summer bazaar that has been held in Old Epidavros since 1988.  The hospitality, love and friendliness, which the local inhabitants show toward visitors, are just a few of the treasured memories that people are left with.

The municipality is newly established and consists of the communities Old and New Epidavros, Dimena, Trachea and Koliaki; the total population is about 4,300 over an area of 160.700 sq km, and the Town Hall is based in Old Epidavros.

Categorized as an agriculture, cattle, fishing and tourism area, the majority of its visitors center on Old and New Epidavros.  The municipality has a number of local clinics and doctors, and has the use of the Health Center in nearby Lygourion, while a number of soccer fields and basketball courts fill the athletic options.