Lávrio

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…

Náfplio

The city of Náfplio took its name from its founder, Náfplio, who lived in ancient Greece during the Homeric times. Náfplios was the son of god Poseidon and an extremely handsome man, so much so that no woman could resist him. Which was why, the kings of that era used him to get rid of…

Toló

Toló is probably the most touristically developed village of the wider area, mainly due to its exquisite, long, sandy beach, which is coupled by the equally majestic taverns, hotels, mini markets, all of them right on the waterfront. Indeed, every summer Toló sinks under the tourist weight, reminding scenes from North Crete, Corfu or Rhodes.…

Koiláda

Koiláda is a quiet fishing village that lately has been developed for two reasons: First, it attracts yachts and tourists because of its shelter, natural beauty and good fish taverns. Second, it attracts all sorts of vessels due to the excellent boatyards located there. Professionals of the sea arrive here from everywhere, even the distant…

Tselevínia

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…