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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
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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 in Peloponnese, Greece, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kranídi, about 6 km away.
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 areRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pórto Chéli?
Within an hour or so of Pórto Chéli: Hydra (28 km), Epidaurus (30 km), Palamidi Fortress (40 km), Nafplio (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Pórto Chéli?
The nearest famous roads are Langada Pass, Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Pórto Chéli?
Pórto Chéli is in Peloponnese, Greece, about 6 km from Kranídi.
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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
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Pórto Chéli
5 notable places within an hour's 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
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 78 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.
- 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.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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