Epidavros, amidst the blue of the Saronic Gulf, well protected on its own smaller gulf of Epidavros, with the scent from the valley's orange blossoms meeting the sea breeze, with pine trees descending its slopes to offer their shade to its beautiful beaches, Epidavros, traditional yet modern, both tranquil and cosmopolitan, is always ready to welcome travellers whatever the season.
Situated midway along the east coast of the Argolida district, it is easy to reach by road via Athens-Corinth Canal main highway or the scenic routes from Nafplion or Ermione-Kranidi country roads, or by sea aboard a ferry or Flying Dolphin from Piraeus. Its sheltered location and natural surroundings, the beauty of the landscape and fertility of the soil, attracted not only men but also gods.
It was here that Asklepios' most splendid sanctuary was situated. Here yet another important nucleus of ancient Greek civilization was created, a renowned sanctuary, to which the physically and mentally ill resorted for 1000 years to seek a cure, is situated amidst olive, pine and citrus trees, vineyards since homeric times (...and the vineyard lands of Epidaurus... -exract from the Iliad) and is surrounded by the sparkling blue sea. Today Epidavros awaits its visitors to alleviate their weary souls from the stress of everyday life... Continue