Argolis is one of the regional units in Greece. It is considered to be one of the most famous destinations in Greece. Argolis is the ideal place for travelers who would like to visit priceless ancient monuments and enjoy at the same time, the marvelous and picturesque natural scenery. It belongs to the region of Peloponnese and it is situated in the eastern part of Peloponnese peninsula.

Due to its geographical position, the specific area holds the highest percentage of sunshine in Greece, throughout the whole year. Its temperate Mediterranean climate during summer time, along with the mild winter time, offers the visitor a very pleasant and relaxing stay.

The capital city of Argolis is Nafplio. It is a seaport town which expands up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. Nafplio was the capital  of the First Hellenic Republic from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 till 1833. Nafplio is pretty much famous for its marvelous castles along with the archeological sites that surround it, such as Mycenae, Epidaurus and Tiryntha.

Most arable land lies in the central part of Argolis. Its primary agricultural resources are oranges and olives. Argolis has a wonderful coastline on the Saronic Gulf in the northeast and on the Argolic Gulf in the south and southeast. Notable mountains ranges are the Oligyrtos in the northwest, Lyrkeio and Ktenia in the west, and Arachaio and Didymo in the east which give the opportunity to the visitor to experience nature through picturesque paths for walking or cycling and taste unique flavors of local products in traditional villages. Moreover, the visitor can very well participate in feasts and activities of the local community.

Throughout the whole year, local people organize different kind of feasts in order to celebrate the harvest of citrus fruits offering generously to the visitors fresh, healthy and delicious dishes from the local production.

Access to Argolis prefecture can be achieved through the existing road network, using the Athens-Kalamata highway. Traveling from Athens to the capital, Nafplio, is about 1,5-2 hours.

There are regular bus routes that connect Argolis with Athens and other locations of Greece on a daily basis. There are daily itineraries to: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Tolo, Drepano, Lygourio, Palea Epidavros, Nea Epidavros, Mycenae, Argos, Tyrintha, Tripoli, Kranidi, Porto Heli, Costa, Methana, Galatas, Agia Triada, Tiryntha, Midea and Nea Tyrintha. Argolis is also connected by bus with Patra, Kalamata, Tripoli and the islands of Hydra, Spetses (Bus stop Costa) and Poros (Bus stop Galatas).

For more information please visit the KTEL Argolida website (http://www.ktelargolida.gr/en) and buy your tickets online.

Telephone numbers of the most famous bus stops of Argolis:

KTEL of Argos: 0030 27510 69323

KTEL of Nafplio: 0030 27520 27323

KTEL of Athens: 0030 210 5134588

The Prefecture of Argolis has no airport. The closest airports are located in Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos) and Kalamata.

Unfortunately there is no railway connection of Argolis and Nafplio.