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 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…
Kórfos is the sea haven of the mountainous village Sofikó. Its inhabitants were merchants of (natural) resin since many years ago and gradually, some of them founded the coastal village of Kórfos in order to trade their products more easily. Later, its inhabitants turned to fishing and up until a few decades ago, Kórfos was…
Skala is the port of the settlement of Agistri, a very picturesque harbour with a lot of life ashore. East of the fishing shelter, there is a commercial pier used by f/b. Usually, passing yachts moor there.
The bay of Klíma is among the yachts preferences for many years now, due to the lovely beach and the good protection against the northerlies. Lately, the beach is equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar. The bay lies underneath the village of Sfentoúri, the most southern settlement of the island, which was created…
Pérdika is an old traditional settlement which in the last decades transformed to a most wanted destination, mainly because of its fish taverns and the beautiful sunset. Back in the days, its inhabitants lived exclusively from fishing. It is a beautiful and authentic village, with its small houses and their yards, the narrow cobbled streets…
Agía Marína is the largest holiday resort of the island, mainly for two reasons. First, there is a large sandy beach in front of the village, which gradually deepens and thus making it ideal for families and small children. Naturally, you can find water sports, organized beach and many tavernas. Second, the village is situated…
The name Souvála comes from the Slavic word suvala, which mean swamp, given during the medieval times. There are many Souválas around Greece, some of which can be found in Fokída, Fthiótida, Évvoia, Pílio, and the islands of Íos, Sífnos and of course Aígina. In the past, it was thought that the name Souvála comes…