Paralio Astros is a beautiful seaside village that has much to offer modern visitors.
However, it also has a rich history that dates back to ancient times—back when myths were needed to explain the events of real life, from the era when the Danaans disembarked in the Peloponnese during their long journey from Egypt to Argos.

Its story continues into antiquity, when the area became a battleground during the Peloponnesian War. Later, in the Middle Ages, its castle was rebuilt by Venetian rulers. And then again during the Byzantine era, and in the revolutionary Greece of 1821.

The location of the settlement remained important into modern times, up until the mid-20th century, as its port was the main gateway connecting the region of Kynouria with the rest of mainland Greece and the islands.

Members of the Social Cooperative Enterprise 5ENTE, who were born, raised, and still live in the area, will be your guides.

The tour will begin at the old pier of the harbor, where we’ll talk about its significance to the economic life of the entire area and the great growth of trade up until the mid-20th century.

We will walk along the modern pedestrian street, searching for traces of the past in the old houses.

Following the paths of the old part of the village—called “Nisi” by the locals—we will ascend to the castle, to learn about its history through the centuries, along with that of the surrounding region.

If you wish, we can follow a circular path of about three kilometers, where we’ll encounter ruins of an ancient wall and walk along a route above the sea, with views of the Argolic Gulf and Nafplio.

We will then return to “Nisi” and head to the lighthouse, where we’ll talk about its fascinating history.

Our walk will end at the 5ENTE headquarters, where we’ll enjoy a traditional drink to refresh us—or a cold tea in various flavors to cool us down.