Porto Heli is situated 7 klm south of Kranidi . Its port is one of the safest ports of the area and it is ideal for swimming and water – sports. The beaches in Porto Heli can offer relaxation to the visitor. In an area south of Porto Heli there are remnants of the ancient city of Halieis.
Also what makes the city of Halieis very special is the abundance of the findings like pottery , coins , jewellery and statues.
Another characteristic of the city is the preservation and the study of the sunken houses , the temple of Apollo , the cemetery , the fortifications and the acropolis of Halieis , which lies 300 meters ashore.
HOW TO GET
TO PORTO HELI
When
you fly into Athens airport (Eleftherios Venizelos
Airport) there are a number of ways you can come
down to Porto Heli.
Hire
cars are available from Avis, Hertz and other rental
car companies at the airport so that you can drive
down via the bridge over the Corinth Canal,
Epidavros and Kranidi.
The
Greek Bus Service (KTEL)
has a daily service available from central Athens.
Telephone their central booking office on: +30 210
5134588 or please click here for that timetable.
For timetables and fares all over Greece.
The Hellas Flying Dolphins operate on a daily
basis from Pireaus Port. Look up
www.dolphins.gr
for timetables and online bookings or call their
main bookings office in Athens on: +30 210
4199000. Saronic Dolphins also provide a daily
hydrofoil service from Pireaus Port.
There are daily Ferry boats
from Pireaus Port to Porto Heli. Different
services run at different times so please contact
the Pireaus Port Authorities for details at: +30
210 4226000.
www.ferries.gr
