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Pórto Chéli

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Pórto Chéli

Pórto Chéli is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kranídi, 30km from Epidaurus.

Pórto Chéli is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 2,603, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pórto Chéli sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pórto Chéli to your route.

About Pórto Chéli

Porto Cheli (Greek: Πόρτο Χέλι, also Portocheli) is a summer resort town in the municipality of Ermionida in the southeastern part of Argolis, Greece. It is situated on a bay of the Argolic Gulf, 7 km south of Kranidi and 40 km southeast of Nafplio. The island of Spetses is located 6 km south of Porto Heli. There are

Read more ferry connections from Porto Heli to the islands of Spetses, Hydra and Poros, and to Ermioni and Piraeus. There was a small private airport, Porto Cheli Airport, south of the town, but it's closed since 2004 and now the land was sold. The ancient city of Halieis (named Halike by Pausanias), excavated by Michael H. Jameson, is situated near Porto Heli. The former King Constantine II of Greece lived with his wife, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, in Porto Cheli. They owned a villa in Porto Heli, sold in 2022 and relocated to Athens. The yacht marina within the bay has become a popular wintering port for pleasure vessels.

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Where is Pórto Chéli located?

Pórto Chéli is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3279 latitude, 23.1438 longitude.

What is the population of Pórto Chéli?

Pórto Chéli has a population of approximately 2,603 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,603
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.3279, 23.1438

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Pórto Chéli

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hydra

A car-free Saronic island with a crescent-shaped harbor ringed by grand stone mansions, where donkeys remain the primary transport.

28 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Epidaurus

An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved theater with extraordinary acoustics that still hosts performances today.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Palamidi Fortress

A massive Venetian hilltop fortress above Nafplio reached by climbing 999 stone steps, offering sweeping views of the Argolic Gulf.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Nafplio

Greece's first capital, an elegant Venetian-era seaside town in the Peloponnese with the clifftop Palamidi fortress and a castle-topped islet.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Mycenae

The legendary citadel of King Agamemnon and center of the Mycenaean civilization, famous for its Lion Gate, beehive tombs, and massive Cyclopean walls.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Pórto Chéli

  • 79 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
  • 80 kmLangada PassLegendary mountain road between Sparta and Kalamata, carving through the Langada Gorge over the Taygetus range: hairpins, sheer drops and some of the finest driving scenery in the Peloponnese.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pórto Chéli.

Kranídi

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 4,006

Spétses

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 4,001

Koilás

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,165

Ermióni

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 3,936

Dídyma

🇬🇷 Greece

15 km awayPop. 1,047

Ýdra

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 1,900

Leonídio

🇬🇷 Greece

31 km awayPop. 3,020

Drépanon

🇬🇷 Greece

32 km awayPop. 1,272

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