Porto Heli
The "Riviera of the Peloponnese"
If you wonder how a natural little harbour could have evolved into a destination that is famous the world over, here’s the answer to that!
The almost enclosed bay includes a large marina facility that is a must-visit spot for famous visitors and their yachts.
A breathtaking nature surrounds the bay and the lacy shoreline of turquoise waters creates a surreal location that resembles a film setting.
Water sports, diving, and hiking combined with relaxing sessions in luxury villas are on offer to those who seek out pleasures in life.
Worth a visit
Ververonta lagoon is the perfect location for a springtime stroll in the country or for a summertime dive in its waters. Other great swimming locations are the small beach in Porto Heli; the golden sands in Hinitsa; and Kounoupi, a beach with transparent waters.
You will get the best sunset view as well as a clear view of Spetses Island if you visit popular Agios Aimilianos [St. Aimilianos] area, named after the local chapel. (4km SE of Porto Heli).
Porto Heli is the location of the ancient town and the acropolis of Alieis (pronounced Alees) (6th – 5th c. BC). The archaeological finds are on display at the Museum of Nafplion and at the Folk Art Museum of Kranidi.
Throughout the year, there is a sea taxi service or a ferry connection from Kosta (5km. off Porto Heli) to Spetses Island.
Cave Fragchthi (pronounced ‘Frachthi’) is the place where the oldest human skeleton in the area of the Aegean Sea was located, near Koilada, a picturesque fishing village. The rare finds from this cave are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio.
Didymoi cave is yet another impressive formation (20km off Porto Heli). Agios Georgios chapel overlooks this huge concave depression on the mountainside.
You will get the best sunset view as well as a clear view of Spetses Island if you visit popular Agios Aimilianos [St. Aimilianos] area, named after the local chapel. (4km SE of Porto Heli).
Porto Heli is the location of the ancient town and the acropolis of Alieis (pronounced Alees) (6th – 5th c. BC). The archaeological finds are on display at the Museum of Nafplion and at the Folk Art Museum of Kranidi.
Throughout the year, there is a sea taxi service or a ferry connection from Kosta (5km. off Porto Heli) to Spetses Island.
Cave Fragchthi (pronounced ‘Frachthi’) is the place where the oldest human skeleton in the area of the Aegean Sea was located, near Koilada, a picturesque fishing village. The rare finds from this cave are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio.
Didymoi cave is yet another impressive formation (20km off Porto Heli). Agios Georgios chapel overlooks this huge concave depression on the mountainside.
