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 Argolic Gulf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This gulf and its islands are sometimes combined with the Saronic Gulf and Saronic Islands, with the result called the Argo-Saronic Gulf and the Argo-Saronic Islands.
The main island that is in the gulf is Bourtzi, a small island with a castle which is now a monument.
The gulf is crossed by ferry routes from Nafplio and Spetses and Hydra and Spetses and Leonidi.
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 Nea Kios - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The area in the south is surrounded by the Argolic Gulf and is the northernmost town in the gulf.
Forests dominate the west and within the shores of the Argolic Gulf.
Much of the area in the northeast are used for farming while forests surround the town and the coastline, the rocky landscape of the mountains lie to the west.
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 Encyclopedia: Náfplio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Náfplio is situated on the Argolic Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese.
Most of the old town is on a peninsula jutting into the gulf; this peninsula forms a naturally protected bay that is enhanced by the addition of man-made moles.
Cities and towns in Greece The Argolic Gulf (Greek: Αργολικός Κόλπος Argolikós Kólpos) is a small gulf off the east coast of the Peloponnese, Greece, opening into the Aegean Sea.
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 Argolic sailing holidays - yachting guide Argolic Gulf, yacht charters in Athens, Greece
Argolida) is bordered by two mountainous regions except at the head of the gulf where the mountains give way dramatically.
Its position was strategically placed to block the natural land route to the Argolic gulf.
Argolic Gulf a popular yacht charter area, which is just a couple of days sailing from Athens.
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 Tsakonian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tsakonian is a Hellenic language spoken in the Tsakonian region of the Peloponnese, Greece.
It is found today in a group of mountain towns and villages slightly inland from the Argolic Gulf, although it was once spoken farther to the south and west as well as on the coast.
The language is closely related to Modern Greek, but is descended from the ancient Doric dialect rather than the Attic based Koine which is the ancestor of the Modern Greek dialects.
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 The Saronic gulf islands and ports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Saronic Gulf lies to the south of Athens and is a sheltered sea with mild weather conditions, which makes it ideal for flotilla sailing.
The Saronic Gulf and the adjacent cities were always under the influence and domination of Athens and they followed the mother city's fate.
The Saronic Gulf, heavily polluted in the past is nowadays relatively clean and one can even swim off the beach at Alimos, next to the marina.
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 I.EN.A.E.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
HIMA conducted its first archaeological research in the Argolic Gulf in 1989 when it investigated the Early Bronze Age wreck at Dokos (2200 BC).
The location of both wrecks, coupled with other historical and archaeological evidence, indicates that the smaller islands of the Saronic avd Argolic Gulfs served as temporary anchorages or provisioning points for ships sailing in the area.
HIMA’s work in the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs has brought to light much new evidence regarding maritime activity and sea trade in the region, as well as in the Aegean in general, from the Bronze Age through to the early Byzantine era.
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 Encyclopedia: Argolic Gulf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Saronic Gulf or Gulf of Aegina in Greece forms part of the Aegean Sea and defines the eastern side of the isthmus of Corinth.
The main inhabited islands of this group, so named because they lie in the Saronic Gulf just off the Greek mainland, are Salamis Island (where the ancient Greek navy famously defeated the Persians in the Battle of Salamis), Aegina, Angistri, and Poros.
Seas A view of the beach at Astros Astros (Greek: Άστρος or Παράλια Άστρου Paralia Astrou, Astros Beach) is a port on the Argolic Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese in eastern Arcadia.
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 Peloponnese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
At the south-eastern end of the Gulf, there is the island of Spetses, with its famous boat-building yards.
Around the eastern mainland of the gulf are the ports of Khoiladhia, Khaidhari and Navplion.
On the western side of the Gulf there is the delightful town of Astrous, with its sweeping bay and sheltered and picturesque harbour.
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 Saronic Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The main inhabited islands of this group are Salamis Island (where the ancient Greek navy famously defeated the Persians in the Battle of Salamis), Aegina, Angistri, and Poros.
The islands of Hydra and Dokos, which lie off the northeast tip of the Peloponnese (technically between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf), are sometimes included as part of the Saronic Islands.
Many mainland Greeks have vacation homes in the Saronic Islands, which are regularly served by ferries from Piraeus and the Peloponnese.
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 Hydra, Hidra island, Greece sailing, yacht charter greece sail to hidra, greek island sailing holidays, Greece
The Hydra gulf lies between the saronic gulf and the argolic gulf and is a one of the most popular yacht charter areas in Greece.
The island of Hydra (ancient Hydraea) itself is a bare monolithic ridge of limestone, 12 km long by 5 km wide, lying off the south-east coast of the Argolid.
A charter sailing vacation in Greece, from Athens, usually starts in the direction of the Saronic gulf islands, the most famous of this isles is the jewel of the Aegean HYDRA.
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 The Saronic Gulf and Eastern Peloponnesus
The Saronic Gulf Islands are the closest group to Athens.
Salamina is the largest of the Saronic Gulf islands and the closest to Athens.
It lies at the entrance to the Argolic Gulf.
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At the Saronic Gulf be careful of the few rocks, which due to the clarity of the waters can easily be spotted.
At the Saronic Gulf the winds blow NE and "meltemi" begins on July 15th, reaches its peak in August and dies down from the beginning towards the end of September.
In the Argolic Gulf and Hydra the wind is SE and "meltemi" is strong during lunchtime and dies at night, while "Katabatic", the wind coming from the mountains of the Peloponnese, is forced up to 30-35 knots and it only lasts a few hours.
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 Ancient Kynouria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The eastern side of Cynuria is washed by the waters of the Argolic gulf.
Three mountain torrents have their origins on the slopes of Parnon and run down to the Argolic gulf.
In the same period something similar had befallen the pre-Dorian towns at Asine and Nafplion on the opposite shore of the Gulf of Argos.Along the west side of the peninsula the remains can be seen for a distance of 500 m of a 5th c.
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 Argo-Saronic Islands, Aegean Sea, Hydra, Dokos, Greek Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Agistri is situated in the Saronic Gulf some 30km from Piraeus and just 4 km from the island of Aegina.
It is situated in the northern part of the Saronic golf and is separated by sea with Pachi (northwest) and with Piraeus (east), this part of the sea is called Elefsina Bay.
Spetses is the southernmost of the Saronic Gulf islands and is easily reached by daily ferryboat from Piraeus.Spetses is probably at its most beautiful in the spring months of April and May when there is a feeling of expectation in the air and the streets are lined with wild spring flowers
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Mycenae, which is located at the head of the Argolic Gulf, was the main center of the Mycenaean period, which succeeded the Minoans and provided material for Homer's epics.
Lastly, the fleets of Hydra and Spetses were of key importance in determining the outcome of the War of Independence and both Nafplion (Nafplio) and Aegina were at different times the capitals of the newly liberated Greece.
In the Argolic Gulf and Hydra Island the wind is SE.
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 Easy sailing greece. Yacht charter and bareboat sailing charters in greece.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Saronic, Argolic and eastern coast of the Peloponnesian Gulf is a very well protected cruising area with mild winds, averaging Force 3-4, usually from the North to North-East, ideal for relaxed sailing.
In the Argolic Gulf, the wind is mostly in the summer, from the South-East, blowing Force 3-5.
During spring and autumn the winds are normally weaker and blow from the South over the whole area.
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 Argolic Gulf Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 Gulf Islands Sailing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 Mycenae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
During that period, the acropolis was surrounded by massive "cyclopean" walls which were built in three stages (ca.1350, 1250 and 1225 BC) except on its SE flank where a steep ravine provided natural defense.
A palace was built on the summit of the hill while towards the Argolic plain lay the wall - painted "Cult Center", the main gate or "Lion Gate" and "Grave Circle A" which contained the treasures now displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
On the NE side, a tunnel leading to a subterranean fountain was built in "cyclopean" masonry in around 1225 B.C. More tombs, "Grave Circle B", and large tholoi as well as houses were discovered outside the walls.
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 Argolic Gulf yacht charter itineraries
The Argolic Gulf is bordered by two mountainous regions except at the head of the gulf where the mountains give way dramatically.
Other places, Leonidion, Poulithra, Actors, Kaidhari and the island of Spetses make the Argolic a popular yacht charter area, which is just a couple of days sailing from Athens.
Various important prehistoric finds have been made in the Franchthi Cave located at opposite side of the bay.
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 Armata   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
With the destruction of Dramalis' army only a few forts still resisted, the famoys Palamidi of Nafplion being one; this fort had been under siege by Dimitrios Ipslilandis on land and by the legendary, local heroine Laskarina Bouboulina by sea.
The Greek fleet's commander, Andreas Miaoulis signalled for the fleet to follow him to the entrance of the Argolic Gulf.
As a result the Turkish fleet left the Argolic gulf.
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 Saronic and Argolic Gulf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The island is said to have some of the best bakeries in the Saronic Gulf and a local specialty is ‘amigdalota’ — a small almond cake flavored with rosewater.
There is a quite interesting bar on the beach, the ‘Enalion’, where you can enjoy Greek appetizers with a glass of ouzo, try ‘Ouzo Karoni’ which has been bottled in Nafplio since 1869, by the same family, using the same recipe.
While there is a short sandy beach, which is suitable for children, Moni is probably better suited to those who prefer deeper water and is ideal for skin diving.
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 Sailing and Charter Bookings in Greece with Smarter Sailing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Note that sailing conditions in the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs, and the Ionian Sea are easier sailing than the more exposed Docdecanese and Cyclades in the south Aegean.
The Saronic gulf is the most popular chartering area (and can be quite busy in high season) because it is close to Athens, and because of relatively easy sailing conditions there.
On the eastern coastline of the Peloponnese, which has many secluded harbours and anchorages, Mycenae, Epidavros and Nafplio are superb destinations, while the islands Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra and Methana are destinations that have the highest concentration of yachts in Greece.
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 Ocean Cruising - Beyond Dreams   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Saronic Gulf - The Cyclades - The Sporades - The Dodecanes - Corfu & the Ionian - Kalamata
The Saronic Gulf is by far the most important yacht charter and sailing area in Greece and actually the whole Mediterranean Sea.
Further west, the Argolic gulf also has a number of must-see islands and ports; notably Spetses, Monemvasia and Navplion.
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 Argolic Gulf - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Argolic Gulf - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Argolic Gulf (Greek: Αργολικός Κόλπος Argolikós Kólpos) is a small gulf off the east coast of the Peloponnese, Greece, opening into the Aegean Sea.
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 Argolic Gulf - TheBestLinks.com - Aegean Sea, Greece, Saronic Gulf, Peloponnese, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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The Argolic Gulf is a small gulf off the east coast of the Peloponnese, Greece, opening into the Aegean Sea.
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