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Luxury Villa Rentals in Argolis
Sea view villas on the Argolid coast, a short boat ride from Spetses and a morning's drive from Mycenae
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Myth on one side of the hills, the Saronic sea on the other
Few corners of Greece pack in as much as Argolis. In one week you can stand in the Lion Gate at Mycenae, hear a coin drop from the back row of the theatre at Epidaurus, and still spend most afternoons swimming off a pine-fringed cove near Porto Heli. And you need neither a ferry nor an island flight: it is all within a drive of Athens.
Our Argolis collection runs to 34 villas, most of them on the southern tip of the peninsula around Porto Heli and Kranidi. They range from four-bedroom houses with infinity pools to large estates of up to 11 bedrooms, a few with tennis courts and one or two right on the beach.
Here is how the region divides up, when to come and what to see.
Argolis at a glance
- Villas
- 34 villas with pools and sea views, sleeping up to 18 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,800 to £13,500 a week, from around £4,300
- Best areas
- Porto Heli, Kranidi and Kosta on the coast; Nafplio for history and harbour life
- Highlights
- Mycenae, Tiryns and Epidaurus, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Spetses across the water
- Getting there
- Athens airport, around two and a half hours by road from Porto Heli
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Kyanos Exomvourgo Argolis: Luxury 11-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Beachfront – Argolis11 bedrooms
Villa Lefkos Valtos Elios: 8-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Beach Access & Tennis Court – Elios8 bedrooms
Villa Lysias Kolpos Elios: Luxury 9-Bedroom Apartment with Tennis Court & Seaview – Elios9 bedrooms
Villa Meltemi Porto Cheli: Spacious 8-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Argolis8 bedroomsNearby in the Peloponnese
Porto Heli and Kranidi for sheltered bays and quick boats to Spetses, Kosta for the shortest crossing to the island, and Nafplio as the cultural centre of the Argolid.
Deep bays, quiet coves and a boat across the water
Porto Heli sits on an almost enclosed bay, and that makes it one of the best anchorages on this coast. You will find it full of yachts in August. Just offshore lie the partly submerged remains of ancient Halieis, which you can make out with a mask and snorkel on a calm morning.
Kranidi, on the hill above, is the old market town, quieter and more Greek than the waterfront. Down at Kosta it is only a few minutes by water taxi to Spetses. The island bans most private cars, so you get there by boat and potter about on foot or by horse and carriage. Ermioni, a little further east, is the jumping-off point for Hydra.
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Agamemnon's citadel and the best acoustics in Greece
Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites lie within an easy drive. Mycenae, the Bronze Age citadel of Homer's Agamemnon, still has its Lion Gate and the great beehive tomb called the Treasury of Atreus. Tiryns, with its huge Cyclopean walls, is a few minutes from Nafplio and usually far less crowded.
Epidaurus was a healing sanctuary of Asclepius, and its fourth-century BC theatre is so well preserved that it still stages ancient drama on summer evenings during the Athens and Epidaurus Festival. Watching a tragedy there under the stars is one of the finest evenings Greece has to offer. Go early to the sites in high summer, as the heat at midday can be fierce.
The first capital of modern Greece
Nafplio was the capital of the newly independent Greek state from 1828 until the court moved to Athens in 1834, and it still has the bearing of a small capital. It has Venetian and Ottoman houses, marble-paved lanes, neoclassical squares and bougainvillea on every balcony.
The Palamidi fortress looks down from a cliff several hundred steps above the town, and the little Bourtzi castle guards the harbour. It makes a good day out from a villa on the coast: the fortress in the morning, lunch by the water, and a swim at Arvanitia or nearby Tolo before the drive home.
Orange groves, grilled fish and a long, warm summer
The plain around Argos is thick with orange groves, and Nemea, one of Greece's best red wine regions, lies just to the north in Corinthia. On the coast, lunch means grilled fish, octopus and horta at a harbour taverna, ideally with your feet nearly in the water.
The swimming season runs from late May to October. July and August are hot, lively and the time for Epidaurus performances. June and September are calmer and better for the archaeological sites. Spetses holds its Armata celebrations each September, ending with the burning of a replica Ottoman flagship in the harbour. Our concierge can arrange boats, water taxis, festival tickets and guides.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Argolis
Villa Boreas Kranidi Argolis: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Argolis6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,599 a week
Villa Prasinos Lerna Elios: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Argolis7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £11,410 a week
Villa Lysias Steni Elios: Elegant 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Argolis4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,254 a week
Villa Boreas Agia Marina Elios: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Elios6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,561 a week
Villa Aiolos Argolis: Elegant 6-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Argolis6 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,498 a week
Villa Kyanos Akti Porto Cheli: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Argolis5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,197 a week
Villa Prasinos Vlychos Elios: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Argolis5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,113 a week
Villa Myrto Argolis: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views & Pools – Argolis8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £7,245 a weekWhy book your Argolis villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Villas around Porto Heli are spread across headlands and hillsides, some down at the water and some a drive up from it, and we know which ones let you walk to a beach or a boat. With 34 properties in Argolis, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Water taxis and day boats to Spetses and Hydra, Epidaurus festival tickets, archaeologist guides for Mycenae, a private chef, car hire and transfers or helicopters from Athens. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Argolis?
For a beach and boating holiday, the southern coast around Porto Heli, Kranidi and Kosta is the best choice, with sheltered bays and quick crossings to Spetses. If history matters more than the sea, a base nearer Nafplio puts Mycenae, Tiryns and Epidaurus closer.
When is the best time to visit Argolis?
Late May to October is the season for swimming. July and August bring the summer performances at Epidaurus, while June and September are quieter and more comfortable for exploring the ancient sites.
Can you visit Spetses from Argolis?
Yes, easily. Water taxis cross from Kosta and Porto Heli in a matter of minutes, so dinner on Spetses and back to your villa the same night is a simple evening out.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Argolis?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Argolis cost?
Across our 34 villas in Argolis, weekly rates typically range from £4,800 to £13,500, with the most affordable from around £4,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Porto Heli from the UK?
Fly to Athens, then drive around two and a half hours by road across the Corinth Canal and down the peninsula. Helicopter transfers and high-speed boats from Piraeus are also available, and our concierge can arrange any of them.
Are there villas in Argolis for large groups?
Yes. Our Argolis collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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