Corinth - General Information

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~ Vrahati - is an extraordinary Resort in the Corinthia area.  It is situated in an ideal location as a starting point for visiting many different archeological sights of the Peloponnese. Vrahati gives you the opportunity to admire its natural beauty, Greek hospitality, as well as to enjoy an exciting nightlife and most of all the beautiful Beach. The unique Beach of Vrahati is known for its deep blue waters, pebble and sandy beach with a picturesque tree lined coastline.

	~ Ancient Corinth - is 7km from New Corinth. These ancient remains of the city at the base of the Acrocorinth display evidence of Greek, Roman and Byzantine History. Some of the main features of the site are the partly reconstructed Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Glauke, Julian Basilica, Peirene Fountain and the Museum. The temple of Aphrodite within the fortress at the top of Acrocorinth remains intact to this day.
~ Isthmia - was the site of athletic contests, like the more well known Olympia. Games were held every four years. A museum on the ancient site displays finds from the Temple of Poseidon and the site of the Isthimian Games.
~ Namea - Three columns remain standing from the Temple of Namean Zeus at this ancient site. The Ancient Stadium, Ancient Baths and Museum are worth the visit.
	~ Ancient Mycenae - The primary remains at Mycenae are walls and tombs. The palace itself has largely been destroyed. The oldest archaeological findings from Mycenae are dated around 3000 BC. However, during 1900-1600 BC the hill was fortified with walls. Around 1600 BC tombs were built reserved for distinguished figures and approximately 1350 BC on the hill of Mycenae there were built new colossal walls, preserved up to the present, which surrounded among others a large number of Royal graves.  Mycenae archaeological site is associated with many myths....
	~ Argos - is said to be the first formed town in Greece as well as Europe. Some of the Sights in the area consist of the Archeological Museum, Ancient Argos (with what once was the largest ancient Greek Theater and the remains of Ancient Roman Baths) and the Fortress of Larissa (photograph left).
	~ Nafplion - This historical town was originally two hilltop fortresses until the Venetians built up the area in the 15th Century during their occupation. Traces of the Venetians presence are clearly visible from the towns architecture. There are many sights to see in the town such as the fortresses of Palamidi and Acronafplia, Folk Art Museum, Military Museum, Archeological Museum and not forgetting the towns picturesque pebble beach.
	~ Tiryns - Legend connected the Bronze Age hero Hercules with the site, while its fortifications, constructed of tremendous stones, were attributed to the mythical giants, the one-eyed Cyclopes. Tiryns, under the leadership of Odysseus’ friend Diomedes, sent a contingent of men and ships to help regain Helen from the Trojans.
	~ Epidavros - The Ancient Greek theater is the highlight of Epidavros, its 34 rows of seats that can hold up to 6200 spectators, at a later period, 21 new rows of seats were added increasing the capacity by 14000.  In 1954 the theatre was restored into its original shape and since then it hosts every summer the productions of the Epidaurus festival.

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