The picturesque harbor is a sea hub during the summer months with regular routes to the nearby islands of the Saronic Gulf. In the evening, it breaths the air of a cosmopolitan island, as representatives of the international jet set walk along its promenades and have fun in its exuberant hotspots.
The lagoon of Ververontas is ideal for strolls and enjoyable dives in its thermal waters. Here you will admire the migratory birds that find refuge on the banks, as well as the picturesque chapel of Panagitsa. According to legend, the lagoon was named after the Ottoman Berber pirates, who used it as a refuge in the 17th century.
Marvel at the stunning sunset in Agios Aimilianos, in the southeast of the town. At the end of the Ermionida peninsula, the cosmopolitan settlement with the beautiful chapel stands out with its luxury villas, exotic bays and small beaches.
It is worth visiting the small settlement of Costa, with its harbor, wonderful beaches and organized camping facilities. For ancient Greek history enthusiasts, this is the site of the battle between the Athenians and the Spartans in 424 BC.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit Kranidi, a town with island architecture near Porto Heli, amphitheatrically built and tucked into the hills of Agia Anna and Bardounia. From an altitude of 100 meters, it offers spectacular views of the beaches of Ermionida.
You should definitely visit the picturesque Koilada, the fishing village with the small port. One of the most peaceful parts of the area, Koilada has shipyards that still build wooden hulls considered to be among the best in Greece.
Visit the historic Franchthi Cave, where the most important prehistoric findings in the greater Greek area have been discovered. Its paleontological findings indicate that it has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era – around 12,000 BC.