Argolis
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Argolis is a region in the eastern part of the Peloponnese, Greece.
Cities
- — One of the oldest cities of Europe, Argos boasts some ancient ruins including an amphitheater, as well as a medieval castle
- — A picturesque seaside village, nearby one of the most famous ancient theaters. Catch an ancient play in the summertime.
- — A fishing village with some upscale hotels in its outskirts
- — A small seaside resort on the road toward Arcadia.
- — A good base to explore surrounding area which includes Epidaurus theater and Mycenae.
- — A cosmopolitan resort often visited by the former Greek royal family
- — A small rural town by the sea near to the huge Porto Hydra village and its marina, well known among pleasure sailors.
- — A popular summer resort.
Other destinations
- — A tourist area adjoining Porto Cheli.
- — The place where Heracles performed his second Labour, which consisted in destroying the Hydra, a beast with nine heads.
- — A powerful city which dominated much of southern Greece from 1600 BC to 1100 BC
- — One of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world