How to get to Nafplio and Argolis' destinations
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On the Corinth - Tripoli motorway the turn for Nafplio
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| Distances from Athens | |
|---|---|
| Nafplio | 140 km |
| Tolo - Drepano - Vivari | 145 km |
| Kiveri | 140 km |
| Nea Epidaurus - Ancient Epidaurus | 125 km |
| Porto Heli - Ermioni | 175 km |
In order to reach Argolida, turn from Olympia Road at the sign for Tripoli - Kalamata immediately after the Isthmus. On the Corinth - Tripoli motorway, take the exit for Nafplio - Mycenae.
After Dervenakia, for Nafplio turn at the intersection as soon as you enter the plain at about the height of Mycenae. For Argos - Kiveri continue straight ahead. For Kiveri follow the streets of Korinthou - Vasilissis Sofias - Phidonos - Theatrou in Argos.
The hotels I recommend in Nafplio are:
- (€€) Ilion Suites (⭐ 9.1) I consider it one of the top stay options both for the interiors that refer to the 19th century when Nafplio was the capital and because it is near the city center
- (€€€) 3 Sixty Hotel & Suites (⭐ 9.3) the most luxurious stay option in the city in a central location with top-notch amenities
- (€€€) Ippoliti Hotel (⭐ 9.2) luxury of another era in the harbour of Nafplio with a view of Bourtzi
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For Tolo - Drepano - Vivari - Asini - Kantia follow the Nafplio ring road that starts at Nea Tiryntha and reaches Aria. From Nafplio for Tolo - Drepano - Vivari - Asini - Kantia follow Asklipiou street and turn at the Agia Eleousa junction. After Lefkakia village there is a junction, go straight for Tolo - Asini or left for Drepano - Vivari - Agios Nikolaos beach (Kondyli) - Kantia - Iria.
For Epidaurus - Porto Heli - Ermioni - Koilada go from the Isthmus, just follow the signs there. Once you arrive at Ancient Epidaurus, there is a sign that informs you of the road you should follow for Porto Heli - Ermioni - Koilada - Kranidi - Spetses - Hydra.
The turn at ancient Epidaurus
Once you enter Ermionida province and pass the village Didyma, I recommend not to follow the sign for Ermioni because the road is mountainous and I do not recommend it at all, especially at night. It is better to go through Kranidi.
The hotels I recommend in Porto Heli are:
- (€€) AKS Porto Heli (⭐ 8.7) the most well-known hotel in Porto Heli in a prime location overlooking the bay, with a swimming pool, spacious rooms and a garden restaurant and rooftop
- (€€) Nautica Bay (⭐ 8.5) rooms with bay view, swimming pool and restaurant with the best view in Porto Heli
- (€) Rozos (⭐ 8.6) cheaper but very good option for stay in the center of Porto Heli
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For the harbour of Kosta where the ferry boat to Spetses departs, as well as for the offshore companies' paradise Agios Emilianos turn left at Porto Heli after the roundabout.
Finally I will also mention how to get to Hydra because there is access through Argolis and you may want to go there too. It goes through Ermioni to Thermisia - Plepi - Pigadia - Metochi. In Metochi there is a small harbour from where a sea taxi departs. The route from Ermioni takes half an hour.
