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Old Epidavros Town
Old Epidavros: Baptisma in the morning light |
Welcome to Old Epidavros!
Amidst the green of the Argolic earth and the blue of the Saronic Gulf, well protected on its own gulf of Epidavros, with the scent from the valley's orange blossoms meeting the sea breeze in its picturesque and friendly port, and with the pines descending its slopes to offer their shade to its beautiful beaches, Ancient Epidaurus, traditional yet modern, both tranquil and cosmopolitan, is always ready to welcome travelers no matter the season.
Midway along the east coast of the Argolic Prefecture, easy to reach, whether by road crossing the Corinth Canal bridge or from Nafplion, or by sea aboard a Flying Dolphin from Piraeus, with its houses spread out amphitheatrically from the sea inland, the little town is built on the site of the ancient city-state of Epidaurus, near the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the ancient theater, which attracts thousands of visitors every day.
Quiet, pleasant people, occupied with fishing, tending the orange groves, and tourism, a mild climate, beautiful surroundings and a sound infrastructure provide the framework for what today's tourism wants: a pleasant stay, recreation by the sea yet close to greenery, opportunities for all kinds of entertainment, even of the highest-levels, that is getting acquainted with the miraculous country that paved the road to modern Western Civilization, and the chance to sightsee in the vicinity.
Old Epidavros: Sunrise |
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Old Epidavros: Another floating visitor |
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Old Epidavros: A tiny secluded unspoilt beach, one of the many in the gulf |
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