SOME LOCAL INFORMATION THAT MAYBE OF USE TO YOU.

The GREECE, covering an area  of 131,944 square kilometers. It consists of mainland Greece (Attica, the Peloponesse, Sterea Ellada, Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace) and the islands of the Aegean and Ionion seas. Geographically it belong to Europe since it forms the southern most extremety of the Balkan Peninsula..
Greece has a population of about 10 million.
Epidavros is situated in the Peloponesse in the county of Argolida.

Local climate:

 The climate is for the most part, mediterranean with mild winters. The subtropical, warm summers are cooled by a system of seasonal breezes, popularly called the"Meltemia". Lastly, the outstanding feature of Greece's climate is the ample sunshine. On average, the sun shines for 3,000 hours per year !  

 Precautions to take for your trip:
Remember to use a sun block, wear sunglasses to prevent eyestrain, a hat is advisable for the fair skinned.
Mosquito repellent and creams are advisable.
If you take Prescription medications, make sure you have enough to last during your trip, bring a copy of the prescription(s) just to be on the safe side and
Medical insurance forms or E111 forms in case of health problems. 

 Electricity :

 Power supply in Greece is 220 volt. 

 Business Hours 

Post office: 08,00 to 14,00 closed weekends and most holidays.
Summer hours are: 07,00 till 14,30 closed weekends and most holidays
Shops are open for varying hours, generally the bakeries and food stores open early morning
Most other shops open 9,00 till late into the night (winter hours vary from shop to shop)
Many tourist shops are open  9 a.m. till very late into the night for you convenience
Gas stations are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m  Some are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Public holidays: 

New Year's Day, 25 Mar, Good Friday, Easter Day, 1 May, 15 Aug,  28 Oct, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

                                               EATING OUT.

Eating out in Greece is a national pastime and a leisurely pleasure. Whether dining at a local taverna or an elegant restaurant, Greeks take their time over food. The local cuisine is delightfully uncomplicated and quite different from what's found in Greek restaurants abroad. Much of the cooking relies on simple seasonings and fresh meat and vegetables.
It's common for Greeks to make a lunch of mezedes. Typical dishes include fried meatballs, zucchini balls, octopus, shrimp, squid, cheese, olives, stuffed vine leaves, tzatziki (garlic yogurt and cucumbers), eggplant dip, small sausages and giant beans. You can find mezedes at an ouzeri (serving ouzo) or at a mezedopolio (serving locally produced wine ) For the evening meal, Greek tavernas serve such specialties as moussaka (lamb, eggplant and bechamel sauce), kebabs, pastitsio (lamb or goat meat  with macaroni and tomatoes), stifado (slow cooked meats with small onions) and paidakia (grilled lamb or goat chops). 
Epidavros offers a wide variety of Restaurants, Greek Tavernas, and ouzeri.
Also many cafes, pizzerias, fast foods, bars and beach bars
Nightlife can be how you choose it quiet and romantic or lively at open air discos conveniently
Tucked away into the suburbs so as not to spoil the peace and tranquility or the area.

                                        YACHTS AND PLEASURE CRAFT.

For countless years the small port has been the host to many flotillas and visitors from worldwide
With good mooring and great anchorage we have many visitors. Before Epidavros was linked to national roads, boats were the only mode of transport to this sheltered area.
THE PORT AUTHORITY OFFICE IS 50m FROM THE PORT ABOVE THE PHARMACY.
Licenses for spear fishing are also available at this office.