Location information

ACHLADOKAMBOS (Village) ARGOLIS
  Achladokampos is an amphitheatrical village with stony houses, 35km away from Argos. This is where Argolida and Arcadia County are linked.
  Achladokampos was once the larges among the villages. Now, it still retains its ‘supremacy’, as there are many well-maintained houses a large church, a school, a nice square and a building with hot bath.
  At the foot of Partheni Mountain Range were once many wild pear-trees. It is said that Achladokampos was named after them (Achladi=pear). At least, this is one version. The other says that the village was named after the olive trees. Specifically, when a Turkish aga came in view of the plain full of olive trees, he exclaimed ‘Ach! Ladokampe!’ (Ach= exclamation, Ladokampos= plain with olive trees).
  On the whole, Achladokampos is a village based on cattle raising. The locals still maintain old customs and they are ready to enjoy themselves by organising feasts on Trinity Sunday and Pentecost.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

AGIOS NIKOLAOS (Village) ALEA
  Agios Nikolaos is situated upon the high mountainside of Mountain Farmakas.
  The village’s characteristics are the same as Alea and Exochi. They have exactly the same climate, with harsh winters and cool summers.
  The most impressive spot of Agios Nikolaos are the ruins of the houses that the Germans had destroyed during the Second World War. They still stand proud and firm, as if they expect to be reconstructed.
  It is a pleasant small village with white houses among gigantic oaks and cedar trees.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

AGIOS STEFANOS (Settlement) LYRKIA
  Agios Stephanos is a village situated between Argos and Karia. It is an isolated built-up area that once belonged to Fregaina commune.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

ALEA (Village) ARGOLIS
  Alea is a beautiful and amphitheatrical village, 74km from Argos. The locals have dried up the village’s lake, so that its fertile soil offers crops much earlier. They also cultivate lentils, chickpeas, beans, maize, potatoes, tomatoes, other produce, grain, barley and other cereals. There are many apple, walnut and almond trees.
  As most Argolida villages, Alea is constantly developing. It is a village with traditional renovated houses, new roads and newly built buildings. The church of the Virgin Mary is the village’s main church and locals believe that it dates back to the 13th century. In general, the picturesque narrow streets and the traditional houses bolster up the beauty of the village.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

ANDRITSA (Village) LERNA
  Following the rising road that leads to the village, it is 28 km away from Argos.
  The few locals that still live in the village deal mostly with cultivation - olive trees, produce and grains - and cattle raising. They try to keep unquenchable their faith to historical continuity. Andritsa contains two churches; the church of St. Vlassis at the top of a hill and the Byzantine chapel of St. Demetrios.
  Andritsa is a village where excavations have brought into light a number of relics that belonged to the ancient and medieval times. Archeologists have found funeral gifts and coins, as well as evidence of ancient water tank.
  Finally, from Andritsa visitors may scan the Turkish road of Agogiostrata at the southern side of Ktenias that once led to the village of Achladokampos.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Argos Community

ARGOS (Town) ARGOLIS
  On the one hand the geographic mark of the city, placed within the boundaries of Argolis fertile plain, close to road axes that link North Peloponnese to Aegean and Mediterranean Sea under the defensive stand of its high hills (Larissa 279m, Aspida 80m) on the other, underlie the main reasons that Argos was inhabited continually.
  Argos is the most important agricultural, industrial and export center of the wider Argolis region, due to systematic cultivation and industries of processing, packaging and distribution of citrus products as well as those of building material, marble, distillery and winery, processing and standardization of olive oil, pump manufacturing and package machinery etc.
  Argos, commercial center on the region from ancient times, continues to be the area’s trade center even today. Its inhabitants surpass the 30.000 people and that makes Argos the most dense of Argolis Prefecture.
(Text: Nikos Petropoulos)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Municipality of Argos tourist pamphlet.

ARIA (Settlement) LYRKIA
  Mazi or Aria, situated near the site of the ancient town Inoi, is a beautiful village built on the eastern mountainside of Mount Artemisio. Due to its altitude it is a popular summer holiday resort. Its few inhabitants (only 57 in 1991) deal with farming, olive trees, bee-keeping and cattle-raising. The stony houses keep their traditional style while there are some modern buildings, which are used as cottages. The vegetation and the springs make it attractive even to the occasional visitor.
  The ancient town of Inoi was a small town, known just for the victory of the Athenians and the Argives against the Lacedaemonians (around 460 BC). According to Pausanias, following the route from Argos to the west, one would reach Inoi, situated at the foot of Artemisio Mountain next to the modern village Mazi. There are only a few remains of the town among which a polygonal wall of a room. On the peak of the mountain there was a temple devoted to Artemis.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

CHOUNI (Settlement) LYRKIA
  On our way to Karia, there are the built-up areas of Chouni and Spaneika. There are two beautiful villages with old and modern houses scattered on both roadsides. Lately, the region has been dramatically developed due to the extended cultivation of orange and apricot trees.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Elliniko Community

ELLINIKO (Village) ARGOS
Tel: +30 27510 86277
  Elliniko, a semi-mountainous built-up area that lies on the southeast side of "Evangelismos". It is a fertile area with olive trees, apricot trees, lemon trees and a large variety of orange trees. Elliniko has been built around the church of St. George upon "Kastraki" hill. At the top of the hill, there is a peculiar ancient building: the Pyramid of Elliniko.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

EXOCHI (Settlement) ALEA
  Exochi or “Tatsi” is situated at the foot of the Mountain Farmakas.
  Its houses are surrounded by tall trees and it is a lyric and cool picture on summer and an ideal snowed landscape on winter.
  The few local deal with cultivation and cattle raising. They have also olive trees and 2000 walnut trees.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

FARMAKAS (Mountain) LYRKIA
  Driving up the Mountain Farmakas- a magnificent mountain with fir trees- we reach Farmakas children camp, organised by the Municipality of Argos. It is a natural landscape full of fir trees and enough chill.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Fregeni Community

FREGENI (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 75295
  The village of Fregaina is 16Km away from Argos. It is a cattle-raising village with both stony and modern houses. Its most beautiful characteristic is the church of Saint Apostles.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

FROUSSIOUNA (Village) ALEA
  After Kefalovriso is Frousiouna, a small village among trees and green, 6km from Kefalovriso and 45km from Argos. Frousiouna is ‘protected’ by the gigantic mountains of Lyrkeio, Trachi, Armenia and Karoumpalos.
  During winter it is inhabited by few people. On summer though, it is frequently visited by people who own houses and want to enjoy nature. At the center there is a nice stony fountain, while on Armenia Mountain there is the chapel of Santa Paraskevi.
  Frousiouna was once keeping the spirit of tradition alive. Marriage was celebrated in a special way.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

GYMNO (Village) LYRKIA
  After the village of Sterna, we reach Gymno. It is a lively village situated upon the eastern mountainsides of Mountain Farmakas. With the old stony houses, the traditional fountain and the Byzantine chapel of the Virgin Mary, Gymno maintains the mountainous characteristics. At the same time, though, it is a village with characteristics of a plain, as it has smooth land, several modern houses and easy communication with Argos and Nemea.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Kapareli Community

KAPARELI (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71430
  Kapareli is a village surrounded by rich and mountainous vegetation, as it is situated between the mountains of Lyrkeion and Artemisio. Opposite it is the mountain of Xerovouni (Melidoni). It is 27km away from Argos.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Karya Community

KARYA (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 75223
  Karia is one of the most beautiful mountainous villages of Argolida County. It is also the largest one with 303 inhabitants according to the 1991 census. The village is the favourite resort to all those who live in Argos, as they have the opportunity to enjoy the snow during winter. And it is only 20 kilometres away!
  The village was first built on the top of Prophet Helias. Later, the locals decided to move lower, as the cold was intolerable. During the Greek War of Independence of 1821, Karia suffered the anger of Ibrahem.
  Nowadays, the locals deal with cattle-raising, vineyards and olive trees. At the centre of the village, there is the elementary school, a stony building that ‘hosts’ few pupils, who still live in Karia. Do not forget to visit the ruins of the old watermills. They are signs of the glory that was.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Kefalari Community

KEFALARI (Village) ARGOS
Tel: +30 27510 86301
  Kefalari is situated three kilometres southwest of Argos. It is among groves, rural houses, modern villas and old traditional watermills. The picturesque church and old traditional watermills. The picturesque church of Zoodochos Pigi along with the amusement grounds around river Erasinos springs, make Kefalari an attractive place to visit.
  The waters of river Erasinos form a wonderful lake under the church of Zoodochos Pigi. The scenery becomes even more beautiful with the plane trees and the large number of taverns.
  The village of Kefalari is also known for its cave that used to be a subterranean riverbed. Excavations had brought into light Neolithic ceramics, however, the cave had been inhabited much earlier. German archeologists had found blades and spearheads that date back to the beginnings of the late Palaeolithic Age, circa 35000 BC!
  The church of Zoodochos Pigi or else the Virgin Mary Kefalariotissa has been built in the cave and it is visited by a large number of pilgrims each year.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Kefalovrysso Community

KEFALOVRYSSO (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71388
  Four kilometers after Douka and 36 km from Argos is Kefalovriso, a village among green trees and cool waters. It is one of the most beautiful and impressive mountainous villages of Argolida.
  Kefalovriso is named after the well-known spring that stands next to the church of the Virgin Mary.
  Years ago, the event of marriage was celebrated very specially and the locals followed traditional customs. Feasts lasted a whole week!
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

KOKLA (Settlement) ARGOS
  Driving after the old abattoirs of Argos along olive and orange groves, you reach the isolated village of Kokla. Kokla has a panoramic view of the plain and the Argolic gulf. Its beautiful stony houses are renovated by their owners, who visit the village during summer so that they enjoy the clear atmosphere and the majestic view of the plain and the gulf.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

KOLOSSOURTIS (Location) ACHLADOKAMBOS
  The old national highway that linked Argos with the city of Tripoli is one of the most well known roads in Greece. It used to be a road of communication with central Peloponnese known then as Kolosourtis. From Kolosourtis (the road) visitors have the opportunity to admire the wonderful view of the Argolic gulf and Nauplia.
  Kolosourtis used to be the largest road guillotine. It used to be narrow and slippery, with curves of 180 degrees next to a precipice. Hundreds of accidents revealed its dangerousness.
  However, today things are different. The new national highway that links Corinth with Tripoli has made Kolosourtis less busy. Although traffic is not frequent, the road has been reconstructed. It is now wider with less curves and non-slippery surface.
  Before reaching Achladokampos and on the right side of the road, there is a 4km road that leads to Nera. There are many springs and plane trees in Nera, as well as an old Byzantine chapel rebuilt by the emigrants. This is where the great feast of Achladokampos takes place.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Koutsopodi Community

KOUTSOPODI (Village) ARGOLIS
   Koutsopodi was the capital of the ancient «Mysias» municipality which was founded by King Othonas. The name «Mysias» is also found in Pafsania' s «Korinthiaka», who relates that there is a hamlet by the name Mysias, where there is the temple of the Greek Goddess Dimitra of Mysias. Dimitra was considered to be mother of agriculture.
   On the old site of the ancient temple there is a Christian church nowadays, the church of «Metamorphosis of Sotiras». Nearby there are the ruins of a Byzantine temple ,evidence that show the existence of an ancient hamlet at this region. Vavaroi who were considered to have a great knowledge of the ancient Greek civilization , accepted the Greek tradition and sagas and identified ancient Mysia with Koutsopodi.
   During the survey of 1700, about 75 families seemed to live at Koutsopodi. The survey of 1999 shows that about 2.360 people live there. The inhabitants of Koutsopodi used to grow up a lot of crops as wheat barley, rye, oats, potatoes, tomatoes, a lot of melons and vegetables. They also cultivated vineyards and olive trees. All of these have now been replaced by the cultivation of orange trees, lemon trees and citrous trees in general as well as appricot trees and olive trees. The land is fertile , and the yield per acre is high enough. This makes the inhabitants prosperous and has also attracted a lot of foreign immigrants who consist the labor force of the area. Koutsopodi is developing at a very fast rate into a town.

KRYA VRYSSI (Settlement) ARGOS
  Kria Vrysi is a mountainous and isolated village with very few inhabitants (25, according to the census of 1991).
  Most of the houses are in a good condition, while there is a large newly built church located next to the older one. The mountains of Ktenias, Artemisio, Gaidourovouni and Mavrovouni surround the three villages on the northern basin of Argolida County.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

KRYONERI (Settlement) ARGOS
  Three kilometres northwest, some isolated houses form the ‘village’, built-up area of Krioneri or Bouga.
  Before reaching the village’s main fountain, you will meet a road on the right. This road leads to Tourniki.
  One and a half kilometres after Krioneri, you will also meet a clump of four huge oaks. It is an ideal spot for camping and rest.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Kiveri Community

KYVERI (Small town) LERNA
Tel: +30 27510 47349
  Kiveri, according to the descriptions by ancient authors, is the place of the “Genession” (birthplace), the place where Danaos first came to anchor. Honouring this event there was a temple built in this area, the temple of Genessios Poseidon.
  The excavations in Kiveri brought to light Mycenean tombs, ancient facilities in the area of Ag. Demetrios and evidence of an ancient temple in Ag. Elias.
  Two kilometers south of Kiveri, in the cove of Ag. Giorgi, there is a great spring of fresh water gushing from under the sea, Anavalos, the exploitation of which, through the great projects being in full progress, is expected to radically resolve the irrigation problems of the Province.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefectorial Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.

Lyrkia Community

LYRKIA (Village) LYRKIA
  Lyrkeia is more mountainous village. Its soil is suitable for vineyards, olive trees and tobacco crops.
  Lyrkeia is the capital of Lyrkeia Municipality. Its population is 779 and it is one of the most notable villages in Argolida. The locals are constantly exploit village’s fertile soil by cultivating olive trees and tobacco. After Lyrkeia, you meet the citadel of the prehistoric town of Lygeia.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Maladreni Community

MALADRENI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 71378
  Malandreni is built on the top of a high hill. It seems perched up there being surrounded by other green hills and a lot of ravines. At the top of the hill there is the famous church of 'Panagia Myrtithiotisa'. The village is also famous for the good wine and olive oil produced there.Its architecture is a mixture of modern style and this of a century ago.The inhabitants live peacefully up there away from the noise and smog of the big city. They are friendly people and especially hospitable to tourists or foreign people who visit their place. They show their hospitality offering hearty welcome to those who will visit their local fair of 'Maithanasis' on the first of May every year and also during carnival time when they offer a very good time and a lot of good local wine, food and sweets to their visitors.

MERKOURI (Settlement) LYRKIA
  Merkouri is a village of 30 houses, not particularly mountainous. Its inhabitants deal with olive trees, produce and cattle-raising.
  The natural environment that surrounds Merkouri is majestic. This is where Artemisio and Ktenias Mountains join.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

MYLI (Village) LERNA
  The most beautiful village, located in a plain by the sea, is a significant transportation junction with a road network, a railroad station and a port. Myloi is built on the grounds of the ancient city of Lerna, the legendary founder of which was Lernos.
  In the modern times, Myloi owes its fame to the historical battle that took place in the area, in June 1825, between the Hellenic forces, headed by Ypsilantis and Makrygiannis, and Imbraim’s armies.
  Today, Myloi is a beautiful picturesque village ideal for recreation and relaxation.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefectorial Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.

Neochori Community

NEOCHORI (Village) LYRKIA
  Neochori is 580 metres above sea level. It is a small and poor village, 35km from Argos. Lately, there is a slight development, as the locals build new houses. They mostly deal with cattle-raising and olive trees.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Schinochori Community

SCHINOCHORI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 77277
  Being built on a semi- mountainous land it gazes at the Argolic plain perched on the Bachriami mountain, it offers a panoramic view to its 441 inhabitants and those who visit it. At the top of this mountain there is the famous historic spring 'Arkouthovrsisi'. The church of Agia Marina near this spring, the church of Agios Dimitris in the center of the village, the school and the houses all around offer one the real picture of a traditional Greek village.The villagers, who once were famous cheese makers of the Argolic 'Feta' cheese, nowadays are mostly occupied with the cultivation of their land. The visitor can meet the old watermill, in a very bad condition nowadays, and also the old hamlet 'Helmi' with a lot of ancient ruins. On the wall of an old house the visitor can make out the inscription 'Lysithamos offered'. In the area of 'Makrinari' there are the traces of an ancient track and also an ancient graveyard. Some archaeologist considers this area to be the ancient city of 'Lyrkio'

SKOTINI (Village) ALEA
  Driving through the plain of Alea, you reach the village of Skoteini, one of the most beautiful landscapes of Argolida County.
  It holds a key post, as it is a passage of all three counties (Argolida, Arcadia, and Corinthia). Skoteini was gradually built in three locations and it is now situated upon two mountainsides.
  Skoteini has always been a large village. It contains many new houses, cafes, bars, an elementary school and a high school. It is a lively and modern mountainous village that has adopted the new way of living. The locals deal with cultivation.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

SPILIOTAKIS (Settlement) LERNA
  Spiliotaki - sixteen kilometers away from Argos - is a flat area with pastures, fertile hills and fields, cultivated with citrus and apricot trees. Situated next to the railway line, it is a wonderful 'balcony' on the cove of the Argolic gulf.
  Only one kilometre away from Spiliotaki, archeologists have found a number of pots, statuettes and other significant relics of the ancient town of Eleous.
  Next to the gully and the railway line there are some small and beautiful plane trees. They used to be huge once, ready to stop the rapid streams of the river. Today, river Xavrias has the power to destroy trees and cover the area with mud.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Sterna Community

STERNA (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71455
  Driving towards Lyrkeia, you meet the village of Sterna, 17km from Argos. Sterna was once supplied with water by the spring of Tsiristra. There is still a tank (a ‘sterna’) in the village that dates back to Roman Ages.
  In general, it is a flat village, with no particular interest.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

TOURNIKI (Settlement) ARGOS
  Tourniki, a village situated on Mountain Artemisio, is isolated and usually snowed during winter. It is more crowded on summer, when visitors are attracted by its beauty.
  The village’s main feast takes place on the fifteenth of August. However, things used to be different on that day years and years ago. People used to dance, sing and enjoy themselves until dawn.
  In this area, vegetation is not abundant. But still, trees such as oaks, fir trees and pine trees cover many square kilometres.
  On Mountain Aremisio near the village of Krioneri, there is the sacred forest of Artemis. A myth says that the forest contains ten poisonous and deadly trees, a real danger for animals such as horses. Its scientific name is Taxus Vakata.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

VELANIDIA (Settlement) LERNA
  Velanidia is situated near Kotsonis built-up area, 22 km away from Argos. It is inhabited by 20 families that occupy themselves with olive trees, cattle raising and arboriculture. The recovery of a Byzantine capital clearly indicates the historical background of the region.
  On the whole, Velanidia is regarded as a mountainous village; however, its economy grows as if it is a village in a plain. This is mostly why its population, liveliness and dynamism remain stable.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.

Vrousti Community

VROUSTI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 91600
  When the visitor arrives at Vrousti he feels fascinated by the wild beauty of nature at this mountainous point of Argolida.The hamlet is built at a height of 650 m above the sea level. Its old stone houses are built on a curved terrace through which runs a deeptorrent starting at the point of the central square with the tall plane-tree ,the stone fountain from Turkish times and the old church of Agia Paraskevi. From the 281 inhabitants, very few still live here any more. Most of them live at «Statheika», their old winter quarters, where they found fertile land and mild climate. There they worked hard and the cultivation of appricot trees has made them prosperous and well off.

ZOGA (Settlement) ARGOS
  Four kilometres southwest of the Pyramid and fourteen kilometres away from Argos lies the ‘village’ of Zoga (few houses among oaks).
  It would be worthwhile visiting the chapel of St. Nikolaos, which is an hour walk from the village. It is a chapel built into an isolated rock by a monk called Gerasimos at the beginnings of the 19th century.
  After Zoga, there is an isolated place that has a wonderful view to the eastern steep sides of Ktenias Mountain. You will also have the opportunity to visit the chapel of St. George.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture of Argolis tourist pamphlet.