Porto Heli Greece is a cosmopolitan port village on the eastern side of Peloponnese. The seaside town of Porto Heli Greece, on the eastern side of Peloponnese, in mainland Greece, is a relaxing place for family vacations. Originally a secluded fishing village, the place started to gradually develop in the 1970s when Athenians built summer houses there and many rich men bought plots of land. Porto Heli is a nice family destination with a safe environment. Many visitors also come with their private yachts and moor at the large marina of the town. Porto Heli also makes a convenient base for excursions in the Saronic Gulf and road trips in eastern Peloponnese. Holidays in Porto Heli is especially popular among families. The location of Porto Heli is great for day excursions to the mainland and the Saronic islands. From Porto Heli, you can make road trips to Ancient Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, and Ermioni. Also, frequent boats from the small port of Costa in Porto Heli go to Spetses island.

How to get there?

Ferries to Porto Heli depart frequently from Piraeus, Athens’ main port, about 4-5 times per day. The 2-hour ferry ride is by hydrofoil, which carries only passengers (no cars). These ferries also connect Porto Heli to other Saronic Gulf destinations like Poros, Spetses, Hydra, and Ermioni. From Spetses, local boats to Porto Heli or Costa (a port 4 km away) run every 30 minutes. To reach Porto Heli by car, drive via the National Road Athens-Corinth, passing the Corinth Canal, and follow signs to Epidaurus and Porto Heli through Kranidi (about 180 km). There is no airport in Porto Heli; the nearest is Athens International Airport. From there, you can take a ferry from Piraeus or a KTEL bus (which stops at Nafplion or Kranidi before reaching Porto Heli). Private transfers offer more comfort but are more expensive.

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Where to head next?

Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Porto Heli, the top destinations to visit are Spetses, Ermioni, and Nafplion.