Argolida Regional Unit

Argolida is an administrative region in eastern Peloponnese that stretches between two gulfs and contains several important archaeological sites and coastal towns. The area combines mountainous terrain, farmland, and shoreline into a geographically varied landscape.

The region was a center of early Greek civilization in the Bronze Age, with palaces and fortified sites that show the power of ancient kingdoms. In the 19th century, one of its coastal towns became important in Greece's struggle for independence.

Local communities have long ties to agriculture and fishing, ways of life that shape how people use the land and waterfront today. These traditions remain visible in how villages are organized and in the seasonal rhythms of work and celebration.

The region connects easily to Athens via highways, making day trips to ruins and towns straightforward. The coast has beaches and small harbors, and a rental car or public buses work well for exploring the area.

Within this region sits a harbor town that served as the national capital for just a few years before power moved elsewhere. The well-kept neoclassical buildings still stand as reminders of that brief but important moment in the country's history.

Location: Peloponnese Region

Inception: 2011

Capital city: Nauplion

Elevation above the sea: 97 m

Shares border with: Arcadia Regional Unit, Corinthia Regional Unit, Islands Regional Unit

GPS coordinates: 37.66667,22.83333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 01:09