Snorkel· Epidavros coast (Peloponnese)· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Sunken City of Epidavros
37° 37.5′ N · 23° 9.5′ E
Walls and foundations of part of ancient Epidaurus lie in shallow water off Gliati beach, south of the harbour peninsula; an easy, atmospheric snorkel from the beach or the dinghy.
Practical
OpenStreetMap maps the sunken city ruins at 37.6258N 23.15777E with a monument marker at 37.6262N 23.15886E, next to Gliati beach (37.62526N 23.15638E). Kavas: underwater ancient ruins lie south of the harbour close to the coast, and locals can point out the spots; Panagitsa beach, with its white chapel, and a safe bay to anchor in are also south of the harbour. Snorkel only; do not touch or remove anything, as antiquities are protected by Greek law. Shallow, so go by dinghy or swim from the beach rather than anchoring over the ruins.
Best for
Easy snorkel over ancient ruins
Season
May-Oct
Nearby
- Little Theatre of Ancient Epidavros0.5 NM away
- Musical July at the Little Theatre of Epidavros0.5 NM away
- Palaia Epidavros Harbour & Sunken City0.7 NM away
- Palaia Epidavros Provisions0.8 NM away
- Taverna Mike (Palaia Epidavros)0.8 NM away
- Kalamaki Beach North Anchorage (Palaia Epidavros)1 NM away
- Marilena Taverna (Nea Epidavros)3.3 NM away
- Nea Epidavros Harbour3.3 NM away