Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region
Dormition of the Panaghia
15 August 2025 - 8:00am
The 15th of August is celebrated in commemoration of the Virgin Mary, or Panaghia. It is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, known as the 'Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos'. It is a national and religious holiday that marks the 'falling asleep' repose or kimisis of Panaghia, Mother of Jesus Christ. The Virgin Mary is referred to in
Sea Travel Disruptions
9 August 2025 - 10:00am
On Saturday 9th August 2025, the 10:00am Hellenic Seaways 'Flying Cat' from Piraeus was cancelled due to some 'technical problems'. The high-speed catamaran experienced a mechanical failure in the port of Piraeus prior to its scheduled departure that morning. The 'Flying Cat 3' was scheduled to travel to the Argo-Saronic ports of Poros, Hydra, Ermioni and Spetses with 340 pass
Hottest July in 15 Years
31 July 2025 - 11:30pm
Greece experienced its second hottest month of July in the past 15 years. The month was marked by prolonged heatwaves, especially between the 14th and 28th July, with average maximum daily temperatures consistently exceeding seasonal highs across the country. Although Northern and Central Greece ranked the second hottest since 2010, when 53 meteorological stations started operating across the whole country, th
New Port Tourism Fee
21 July 2025 - 6:00am
From Monday 21st July 2025 a 'Port Tourism Fee' came into effect targeting cruise ship passengers that disembark as part of sightseeing excursions at all Greek ports. The fee, introduced under article 42 of law 4256/2014 officially called the 'Sustainable Tourism Fee', is part of a government initiative to boost state revenue fro
New Motorhome/Trailer Rules
18 June 2025 - 6:00pm
From Wednesday 18th June 2025, Greece has imposed strict new rules on motorhome and trailer travellers, banning free camping and limited overnight parking to designated campsites, with heavy fines for all those who violate the rules. The updated Highway Code (K.O.K.) now legally recognises recreational vehicles as temporary accommodation, defining standards for motorhomes and trailers under article 4
Revised Highway Code
10 June 2025 - 4:30pm
A revised Highway Code (K.O.K.) was passed by Parliament on Tuesday 10th June 2025, that introduced significantly harsher penalties for traffic violations, statistically linked to high rates of road accidents. Key changes include the implementation of a tiered penalty system, along with stricter sanctions in cases where the offende
Constantine I & Saint Eleni
21 May 2025 - 7:30am
21st May is the Feast Day of Constantine and Eleni. The annual 'name day' celebrates Saint Constantine the Great and his mother Saint Eleni, who influenced the legalisation of Christianity in the colossal Roman Empire. Constantine served with distinction under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Galerius, beginning his military
'Scarlet Beach' Project
29 April 2025 - 3:30pm
The Hellenic Council of State have authorised a €203 million hotel project in Ermionida, by Abu Dhabi Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan. From the royal family of the United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh is building a luxury resort on the site of the old 'Ermioni Club' resort, a local landmark that used to offer 450 beds, located along the coastal Ermioni-Porto Heli public road, west of the Petrothalassa islet,
Fall of Troy Anniversary
24 April 2025 - 9:00am
24th April 1183 BC has been the date selected to represent the legendary fall of Troy over 3,200 years ago. The Trojan War was waged against Priam's city of Troy by the Achaean Greeks after Prince Paris of Troy took the beautiful Helen from her husband, King Menelaus of
New Sklavenitis Supermarket
15 April 2025 - 1:30pm
A Sklavenitis supermarket opened in Ermionida on 15th April 2025, during Holy Week of Easter, alongside the main Kranidi-Kilada road junction. This new branch is part of Greece's largest supermarket group, with other stores in Nafplio, Argos, Corinth, Tripoli, Trizina and Kalamata. The supermarket opened in time to catch the Easter and May Day tourist holiday season. The Skl