The port of Porto Heli, in the Argolid region is about 175 kilometers from Athens. It becomes very crowded during the summer season and provides connections to the neighboring islands in the Saronic Gulf and the port of Piraeus. The port is a beautiful setting for the arrival of private boats and during the summer many yachts dock here to enjoy the perfect natural mooring offered by Porto Heli. The history of this port is ancient, dating back to 468 BC. The port was used for commercial purposes under the Athenians,and it became one of the major ports of the Peloponnese on the Venetian maps of ... [More information]
Address: Porto Cheli, Kranidi, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Porto Heli, port
Methana is an ancient city on the Peloponnese peninsula, well known for its thermal waters. It is rich in volcanoes and gas, like methane, which comes out of the surrounding mountains. History The first settlement can be traced back to 1500 BC and the remains of a Mycenaean settlement have also been discovered. Between 431 and 404 BC the Peloponnesian wars were fought here and an Athenian army commanded by Nicia built a fort around Methana, which was later given to the Spartans as established by the Peace of Nicia. Places to visit Methana has around 30 volcanoes in its vicinity and its possibl... [More information]