During antiquity, the name of the island was Ydréa (in ancient Greek, ýdor was the word for water) which leads to the belief that there were many waters on the island (wells, lakes etc.). Up until the beginning of the 20th century, indeed there have been numerous reports on the several wells used by the…
Opposite cape Skýllaio (see photo), the easternmost point of Peloponnese, and very close to it lie two small islets, Nsis Spathí and Nsis Skylí. These two islets are known, since the 16th century, by the name Tselevínia, which probably derives from the Albanian words “tsélie” (=beware) and “vénie” (=they are coming). Apparently the Albanians of…
The island of Ágios Geórgios (San Tzórtzi) is a mostly barren island, mountainous and uninhabited. There are no bays around the island, to offer shelter to the yachts and at large, its coasts are steep and its waters deep. In antiquity it was named Vélvina (Classical Years) and is mentioned by Strávon and Iródotos. The…
The peninsula of Méthana is an impressive mountainous volume, which is characteristic as seen by sea from any direction. In its interior lies the dead for more than 2000 years volcano of Méthana. The city of Méthana lies on the eastern side of the peninsula, “sighting” the entrance to Póros channel and anchorage. In antiquity,…
The village of Palaiá Epídavros is a coastal settlement with plenty of life and nature around it. It is a preferred destination for yachts since many years now, due to its natural beauty and its ancient history (ancient city, Asklipiós sanctuary, ancient theatre of Epídavros). The ancient Epídavros took its name from the hero of…