One of the most famous summer resorts of Peloponnisos, with great development because of the short distance from big cities. 165 km from Athens and 49 from Tripolis.
It has developed touristic substructures for every taste, crystal clear beaches and water sports.
You can visit it all year round, ideal for weekends.
There you can find a Sailing Centre, and you can visit the villages of Kynouria and the islands of Argosaronikos. The picturesque natural port is amazing, but the so called from the locals “Nisi” with an incredible view to the Argolic Bay.
“Nisi” is called a part of the area that is built on the side of the hill.
The houses of that region have kept their traditional colour and on top there is the well-known medieval castle.
Every summer in the local theatre take place a lot of cultural festivals and sports events.
The Castle of the Paralion Astros
On top of the “Island” there is the castle from the period of Venetians.
It was built in 1256 by Prince Gulielm Villeard.
During the years of the Turkish the castle was used as a form of defence.
In the 18th century the brothers Zafeiropouloi, wealthy merchants abroad, returned to their hometown to fight against the Turkish and built in the ground of the old castle three houses, with the main features of the local architecture.
Today you can see the deserted houses. The Castle can be visited all year round and the view is stunning.
