Porto Cheli
Porto Heli
Πορτοχέλι | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Porto Heli | |
| Coordinates: 37°19.6′N 23°8.6′E / 37.3267°N 23.1433°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Ermionida |
| Municipal unit | Kranidi |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Community | 2,133 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 210 61 |
| Area code(s) | 27540 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Porto Heli (Greek: Πορτοχέλι, also Porto Cheli) is a summer resort town in the municipality of Ermionida in the southeastern part of Argolis, Greece. It is situated on a bay of the Argolic Gulf, 6 km south of Kranidi and 40 km southeast of Nafplio. The island of Spetses is located 6 km south of Porto Heli. There are ferry connections from Porto Heli to the islands of Spetses, Hydra and Poros, and to Ermioni and Piraeus.[2] There is a small private airport, Porto Cheli Airport, south of the town.
The luxury resort Amanzoe, an Aman Resorts property, is a few miles outside of Porto Cheli.[3]
The ancient city of Halieis (named Halike by Pausanias[4]), excavated by Michael H. Jameson, is situated near Porto Heli.[5]
The former King Constantine II of Greece lives with his wife the Queen Anne-Marie of Greece in Porto Cheli.[6]
The yacht marine withinn the bay has become a popular wintering port for pleasure vessels.[7]
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 904 |
| 1991 | 1,234 |
| 2001 | 1,913 |
| 2011 | 2,133 |
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ greek-islands-ferries.gr
- ^ "Amanzoe - Luxury Hotel & Resort in Porto Heli, Greece - Aman". Aman. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Halieis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
- ^ HALIEIS Argolid, Greece, entry in The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites.
- ^ As his country faces collapse, the former monarch makes a dramatic choice.
- ^ *Watersteps round Europe Bill & Laurel Cooper - Adlard Coles Nautical - 1996 - ISBN 9780713646375
External links
- http://www.hinitsa.com (pictures from the Portocheli area)
- http://www.portoheli.net - detailed area info and maps with links to many local resources.