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SARONIC & ARGOLIC GULF








































        Saronic & Argolic Gulf                             Porto Cheli Based in an Argolic
        These Greek gulfs are just gorgeous,               Gulf bay is the sinfully sweet summer
        and are located just off the east                  town of Ermionida in southeastern
        coast off Peloponnese. The beautiful               Argolis of Greece, Peloponnese.
        island of Spetses is the stunning                  Neighbouring Kranidi and Nafplio are
        entrance to the gulf and happily, this             closeby by boat, and Spetses is just a
        area is a mind blowingly magical mix               mere 6 kilometers south of Porto Cheli
        of both pristine islands and gulf, with            (which is also known as Porto Heli),
        the Saronic Islands and Saronic Gulf               where you can also find Halieis, an
        as the result.                                     inspiring ancient city site.
        Surrounded by Arcadia and Argolis,                 Moons ago, King Constantine the
        the main islands are Bourtzi, Plateia              second of Greece once lived here with
        and Psili. If you’re fortunate enough              his wife, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
        to be on a yacht, here’s a great                   Today, it’s known as a resort town,
        opportunity to explore the local                   featuring yacht marinas, bubbling
        waters, islands and indulge in great               excitement in its nightlife and
        fresh Greek seafood. Locals and                    delightful markets and boutique
        fellow travellers alike delight in the             shopping. A must see site is the area
        glittering seas and robust native flora            of Ermioni and in 5th century BC, the
        and fauna. With ample area for                     colour of royal purple was born here!
        scuba-diving, deep sea diving, water
        sports and more, the gulf is
        ultimately your playground.








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