Places to Visit in the Argolida and the Peloponnese

Excursions & Day Trips from Villa the Rose

There are so many places to visit from Villa the Rose in Drepano and list would be endless. We have detailed some of the most popular and important places of interest below, please bear in mind that there are many more and that this page will be updated regularly with new places to see in the Argolida & Peloponnese area .

Ancient Mycenae
a Whole Civilisation

Visit the Lion Gate (above), the tomb of Clytemnestra, the grave circles and see where the famous golden mask (first thought to be of Agamemnnon). Mycenae was the centre of Greece throughout the Mycenaean era and is of very important historical significance worldwide. It is protected by UNESCO and is best visited early morning during the peak season.

The Epidavros Theatre
Amazing Ancient Architecture

See the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, the temple of Asclepios where people came from all over Greece to be healed. The setting is breathtaking and there is much to see. The theatre itself has wonderful natural acoustics where a pin can be dropped centre stage and it can be heard right at the top of the theatre! See the sanctuary, the stadium, the palaestra and much more.

Nafplion
First capital of liberated Greece

Nafplion or Nafplio or Nafpli or Nauplio or Navplion.. is just 15 minutes away from Villa the Rose, Nafplion is a magical, romantic town with three castles. The Palamidi, Acronafplia and the Bourtzi situated in the harbour. The old town is riddled with narrow Venetian streets lined with small shops and cafes. There are many museums and historical places of interest to visit.

Ancient Nemea
Ancient site & Wine roads

Ancient Nemea is where the Panhellenic games were held in ancient times and also of where Hercules killes the Nemean lion. The stadium is a splendid example of the standard of ancient architecture and builders. The site itself houses the Temple of the Nemean Zeus, the apodytiria (changing rooms), lodging for athletes and much more. Nemea is also famous for its wines and you are able tour the wineries.

Corinth/Korinthos
Ancient site, castle and canal

There is much to see in the Corinth area including the site of Ancient Corinth, the Acrocorinth castle high up on the mountain and the wonderful Corinth Canal where it is possible during the summer season to take a trip through it on a small boat.

Mystra/Sparta
Byzantine Monasteries & teh Spartans

Mystra, also a UNESCO protected site, is located on Mount Taygetos and the mountainside is dotted with many Byzantine monateries, palaces and churches. The frescoes here unbelievable and played an integral part in understanding Byzantine art. Sparta is a modern city with ancient roots and has an ancient theatre that looks over the city from afar.

Ancient Olympia
Home of the Olympic Games

Olympia, of course, needs very little introduction and is known worldwide as the home of the Olympic games. The sanctuary is named Altis and is large and well worth exploring. Visit the stadium and Archaeological museum plus the two museums on site purely for the Olympic games.

Delphi
the centre of the earth

In mythology Zeus sent out two eagles in opposite directions and where their paths crossed was considered to be the centre of the earth, this happened at Delphi and Zeus threw the "Omfalos" or navel stone to makr the spot. Also know for the Delphic oracle or Pythia, Delphi is an important ancient site and the scenery is breathtaking.

Local day
Lerna, Mili, Ellinikon Pyramid, Argos

In the immediate area, just a 15 minute or so trip are the sites of Ancient Argos Theatre & Agora (marketplace), the House of Tiles at Lerna where Hercules killed the famed Lernaia Hydra and teh Ancient Pyramid of Ellinikon which although smaller is renowned as older than the pyramids of Egypt.