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Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece,

Argolis, being an important pole of attraction for the tourist is considered to be a highly developed prefecture, with natural beauty and gifted with extremely interesting archaeological sights.

All over Argolis, you will find numerous interesting spots of attraction, which are scattered around, adorning the promising landscape.

The scenic coastal Nafplio (First Capital of the Free Greece after 1821 revolution)
with the Bourtzi, an islet topped by a miniature fort and Palamidi the skirmished castle, embellish even more that already appealing town.

Epidavros (Epidaurus) famous for the summer festival of Epidavros where performances are still staged at the world famous for its acousticts ancient theatre.
The famous ancient theatre of Epidavros located next to the sanctuary of Asclepios.

Mycenae, the ancient town with the impressive findings and the important
remains of the ancientTiryntha, a mycenaean Acropolis reflect the unique historical profile of Argolis.

East Argolis (peloponnese) has much natural beauty, with popular holiday resorts suchs as Ermionis, Porto Heli (from where you can pass to Spetses island), Methana with its famous Spa, Galatas and Ancient Trizina from where you can reach Poros island within 3 minutes.

Just 10 minutes drive from nafplio town you can find Tolo, a famous Holiday resort with natural beauty and wonderfull beaches.

The Argolis was the heart of Greece from 1600 to 1100 BC under the Mycenaeans.
With their decline, the Dorians controlled the fate of the region until the conquest of the country
by the Romans.

During the Byzantine era the Argolis shared the fortune of the rest of the Peloponnese.
It was ruled by the Franks and surrendered to the Turks in 1460, Nafplio, however, remained in
Venetian hands until 1540.

Nafplion was the capital of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed
to Athens.

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