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Northern
you will find relic from the laboratories of treatment of
purple shells and a fully restored windmill that invites
you to enjoy your walk around!
The
entrance of the Katafyki gorge is situated about 6 km northwest
of the small country
town of Ermioni. You can traverse the gorge of Katafyki
and get to the picturesque village of Fourni. Everything
is serene
and of unmatched beauty. There are caves and spectacular
rocks. If you walk along the old small bridge, you will
discover many wonderful natural sights. The gorge is lapped
by gurgling
waters and shrouded in lush vegetation.
Apart
from the beauty of the nature of the area it is worth visiting
also
the town of Ermioni. The house of the
Economos family has been transformed into a folklore
museum
exposing a remarkable collection.
The
museum is housed in a wonderful traditional restored building
which
is also an important historic monument as it is here
that the
Third
Greek National Assembly first met in 1827. The
garden of the museum is adorned by the statues of the Mitsas
brothers who leaded the Greek Revolution of 1821 in Ermioni.
It is 84 km far from Nafplio and its infrastructure satisfies even the most demanding travellers. The monuments declare the rich fabulous and historical past, while the acres with the horticultural cultivation and the citrus fruits show how fruitful and hospitable the land is there. Less than 10 km away from the picturesque town of Ermioni, one finds Thermissia, which is a well known tourist destination.
TOURS
Starting from Makis Inn you can visit also the around regions. You can visit Hydra Island by marine
taxi or flying dolphin that begins from the harbour of Ermioni
in only 20΄.
Passing
through Porto Heli, in 15΄ you arrive in Costa where you
can take a marine taxi passing in Spetses Island. Respectively, in 30΄ by car you reach Galatas where
you can pass in Poros Island.
Do
not forget to visit visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
with the worldwide unique
audibility and you can see the first medical tools that
are exposed in the Museum of Epidaurus of side by side
Theatre.
Visit
also the first capital of Modern Greece, the picturesque
city of Nafplio, with narrow streets and the dominating
Castle
of Palamidi with its infinite stairs.
Finishing
this flash back in history, continuing from Nafplio in 10΄
you
can
visit imposing Mycenaes, the first organised kingdom
of continental Greece, and admire the great Gate of Lions.
Distances from Thermissia :
Hydra : 20' by sea taxi
Spetses : 30' <<
Poros : 35' by car
Ermioni : 7 km.
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