Astros, located inland along the northern coast of the Argolic Gulf, and Paralio Astros, its coastal harbour settlement, are closely connected both geographically and historically. The name of the area is most likely derived from the medieval castle that dominates the hill above the town, known as the Castle of Astros, possibly linked to the…
Sabateki (also known as Sampatiki) is a small coastal fishing settlement on the eastern Peloponnese, serving as the harbour of the nearby village of Pragmateftis. Its name is traditionally said to derive from a phrase meaning “when you go there,” although the exact origin remains uncertain. The area has retained a quiet and local character…
Lávrio, in ancient Greek, means wealth. That was the name the ancient Athenians gave to the city, to signify how rich the mines in Lávrio were. From the 6th up until the 4th century BC, the Athenians used Lávrio as a mine – city for the extraction of silver. After the 4th century BC., the…