Porto Cheli sits on a sheltered natural harbour on the Peloponnese’s eastern coast — a former fishing village that became a favourite summer address, with a marina, tavernas along the waterfront and shallow, clear bays ringed by pine and olive trees. Agios Aimilianos, just along the coast, is among its most private corners: sandy coves, generous gardens and open views across the water to Spetses.
Spetses is barely a short crossing away — about ten minutes by boat from Kosta, and only five by sea taxi from the villa’s own pier. Cars are restricted in the island’s main town, so life moves by carriage, bicycle and on foot, past grand old mansions, the Old Harbour and the lively waterfront of Dapia. Beaches such as Agia Paraskevi and Agioi Anargyroi, the Spetses Museum and the Armata festival each September complete the picture.
Back on the mainland, days can be as active or as unhurried as you like: swimming at Kosta and Hinitsa, water sports from paddle boarding to scuba diving, and boat trips to hidden coves or on to Hydra. Ermioni, the Venetian old town of Nafplio and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus are all within an easy drive, making Porto Cheli a natural base for exploring the eastern Peloponnese.
Cross by sea taxi to the island’s Old Harbour, the Dapia waterfront, its grand old mansions and beaches. Cars are restricted in the main town, so it is explored by carriage, bicycle and on foot.
Shallow, clear water with views across to Spetses at Kosta, and the Blue Flag beach of Hinitsa with loungers, tennis courts and water sports.
Paddle boarding, windsurfing, water skiing and scuba diving, plus boat trips to hidden coves and across to Hydra.
A seaside town of cafés and tavernas along the harbour, with year-round ferry connections to the island of Hydra.
The Venetian old town and the Palamidi Fortress with its 999 steps, just over an hour away by road.
The remarkably well-preserved ancient theatre and its UNESCO-listed sanctuary, around an hour’s drive.
A table by the water in Hinitsa Bay, just outside Porto Cheli. Come for seafood and a long lunch overlooking the sea.
One of Porto Cheli’s oldest fish tavernas, welcoming guests since 1958. Settle in by the harbour for fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes.
A fish taverna overlooking Porto Cheli’s harbour. Order a selection of seafood meze to share, followed by the day’s catch.
Greek flavours on a terrace overlooking the Old Harbour. The historic building and harbour views make it a memorable choice for dinner.
A waterside table in Kounoupitsa, away from the bustle of the Old Harbour. Choose it for seafood and an unhurried evening by the sea.
A family-run fish taverna at the Old Port, supplied by the family’s fishing boats and other local catches. A place to linger over fresh fish beside the water.
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