A Weekend at Epidaurus: Theater and Seaside Escapes

Simply 125 kilometers from Athens, Historic Epidaurus is a super weekend getaway whilst you wait in your summer time vacation. The Athens Epidaurus Pageant presents quite a few causes to attend, together with performances on the Historic Theater and occasions on the Little Theater throughout the settlement.

On the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, this yr’s standout productions embrace Aeschylus’ “Oresteia,” directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos, Aristophanes’ “Plutus,” directed by Yiannis Kakleas, and Aristophanes’ “The Birds,” directed by Aris Biniaris. This yr, for a small charge, youngsters aged 5 to 10 can take part in an academic theater program throughout the performances. A workforce of skilled theater educators and instructors in music-movement and aesthetic training information them by way of the artistic means of finding out every work.

On the Little Theater, jazz musician Dimitris Kalantzis will carry out variations of works by Greek composers similar to Manos Hadjidakis and Vassilis Tsitsanis, whereas Eleonora Zouganeli will sing people songs from Greece and the Mediterranean. The Little Theater additionally hosts modern music occasions and composer tributes.

For data and tickets, go to aefestival.gr.

Swimming and Excursions

There are numerous seashores round Historic Epidaurus that are perfect for a swim earlier than the efficiency, together with Vayionia, Kalamaki, the place the bushes lengthen all the best way to the ocean, and Polemarcha, which has a backdrop of pine forests. If you wish to do some extra exploring, it takes lower than 40 minutes to get to Nafplio and Tolo and roughly an hour to get to Porto Heli.

The place to Eat

Take pleasure in fantastic selfmade delicacies like hen with noodles, beef with eggplants, and grilled meats on the restaurant Kalogérikon (Historic Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 27530.420.90), which is about in a picturesque courtyard with orange bushes and flowers. We suggest the handmade stuffed vine leaves and the refreshing cucumber salad with yogurt. Bolbos (Historic Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 27530.414.71) is known for its well-cooked meat dishes, which embrace every little thing from steak, burgers, and lamb chops to kokoretsi and kontosouvli (spit-roasted BBQ pork). At Perivoli tis Gogo (Historic Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 27530.415.00), in a shaded courtyard, you’ll be able to savor lemony lamb, meatballs, roasted pork knuckle, zucchini fritters, and plenty of extra meze and predominant dishes, together with grilled meats. In your method again, cease at Kavos 1964 (Tel. (+30) 27410.379.06), simply earlier than Isthmia, for contemporary fish and scrumptious seafood pasta by the ocean.

Espresso and Drinks

On the Stork café (forty eighth km Isthmus-Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 27530.419.07), take pleasure in waffles, snacks, and sweets along with your espresso whereas admiring the view of Historic Epidaurus and the ocean. At Mouria (Historic Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 27530.412.18), a conventional hang-out of theater lovers because the Nineteen Fifties, you’ll be able to take pleasure in a espresso or a chunk to eat whereas taking a dip.

Within the night, all roads result in the legendary Kapaki disco (N. Pittidi 10, Yialasi, Previous Epidaurus, Tel. (+30) 694.668.4493), which has remained untouched by time. The big dance flooring at its middle begins to refill within the early hours, and the enjoyable and dancing proceed till late.