Guidebook for Astros
Sightseeing
The first capital of modern Greece. Rare combination of traditional and modern town. Visit the castle and the nearby beaches.
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Nafplion
The first capital of modern Greece. Rare combination of traditional and modern town. Visit the castle and the nearby beaches.
Tyros
Small village built by the seaside
Castle town build on the rock. Monemvasia was built that way to be protected by the pirates. Entering the city will travel you back in time..
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Monemvasia
Castle town build on the rock. Monemvasia was built that way to be protected by the pirates. Entering the city will travel you back in time..
Krioneri
Pretty beach with crystal clear waters
The Epidaurus Ancient Theatre is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius.
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Epídarosar leikhús
The Epidaurus Ancient Theatre is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius.
Ancient Palace of Mycenae. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
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Mýkene
Ancient Palace of Mycenae. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
Drinks & Nightlife
Katafygio
Excellent music and really nice cocktails. Love their Caipirinha!
Arts & Culture
The museum contains the following major collections:
Architectural parts of the villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva Dolianon
Findings, mostly ceramics from cemeteries of Hellenistic date
Small findings and coins from various areas at Kynouria
Inscriptions from various areas of Kynouria
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Archaeological Museum of Astros
The museum contains the following major collections:
Architectural parts of the villa of Herodes Atticus at Eva Dolianon
Findings, mostly ceramics from cemeteries of Hellenistic date
Small findings and coins from various areas at Kynouria
Inscriptions from various areas of Kynouria
Essentials
Super Market ΚΕΝΤΡΟ Coop
Astros Regional Medical Center
Agiou PavlouHospital
Shopping
Paralio Astros
Tradional market street with beatiful scenery.
Astron Cafe
2 KiriakouTown square market, only 300 meters from the house.
Getting Around
KTEL Arcadia - Astros
Athinon Coach Station, buses to other towns in Peloponese and Athens.
Everything Else
Igroviotopos Moustou
Moustos Lake, small natural lake with alleged 'medicinal' properties.