In Mycenaean times, Epidavros was a large place with a population of 80,000. Today it is a small fishing village on the Saronic Gulf and east coast of the Peloponnese with about 2,000 inhabitants, who live mainly from agriculture and fishing and in the summer from tourism.
There are several small beaches, taverns, restaurants, bars, a post office, ATMs, stores, campsites and many hotels and apartments. It is “us knows us” here in the village. That makes it friendly and makes you feel welcome.
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In the spring of 2023, we, Nienke de Boer and Michel van Doorn, bought an accommodation with several apartments in Greece.
After several vacations and many trips through the Peloponnese, it was soon clear that if the opportunity ever presented itself to secure a place on this peninsula, we would figure out the plans for it.
In the summer vacations of 2022, we took stock: 4 children living out, a 7-year-old daughter living at home with us, a thriving goldsmith shop with 2 branches, a bed and breakfast in our newly renovated house in Friesland, and all in all, a lot of cozy hustle and bustle. All of these are choices we have always supported.
Plans are there to develop and adjust as we go along. And so, thanks to a drink at a Greek friend’s house in Metsovo, we ended up at this beautiful place in Epidaurus where we combine the vacation home with apartments with a design studio where Nienke still forges beautiful jewelry on commission for our clients.
The changing times, the realization that life goes very fast and a chronic shortage of skilled personnel in our ever-growing company made the decision final fairly quickly. We had to take this opportunity.
NEW AMBITIONS
In a completely new environment, we are inspired by space, tranquility and culture to then make people happy again. Overlooking the sea and mountains, we run a small vacation residence with several apartments, swimming pool, restaurant, bar and workshop for designing and forging the jewelry. On the plot of about 9000 m2 just outside the village, in addition to orange – and lemon trees, there are 130 olive trees from which we make olive oil and sell it. By combining and combining our strengths, we achieve our ultimate goal here. Our strongest attributes manifest themselves in creativity, craft, design and culinary hospitality. Together we call this: FREEDOM!
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our lodgings!
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Meanwhile, we are a year on and time has not stood still. Last July 2024, we opened Restaurant Michel in the center of Archaia Epidavros, including a hotel.
We serve Fresh Greek Seafood Cuisine, just a little different from the average Greek around here. Besides the seafood and Surprise menus, we serve and deliver various Sushi dishes. The guests are enthusiastic and the business is a nice addition to the work we were already doing. All information about the restaurant can be found at www.restaurantmichel.gr
Reservations and info: +31 (6) 48 79 75 00
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From Athens it is about an hour and a half drive to your apartment with us at Archaia Epidavros. At Corinth, from the highway (the A8), take exit 10 towards Epidavros. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Coming from the direction of Patras, also take exit 8 and turn right at the end of the exit.
You then follow the provincial road for about 55 kilometers. You will pass several villages/towns and the road meanders somewhat through the beautiful mountain area along the coast.
After about 50km, you first pass the village of Nea Epidavros. You then follow the road for a few more kilometers and at some point you will see restaurant STORK on the left side of the road with panoramic views of our village. Here is a left turn to get into the center of Archaia Epidavros. Do NOT take this exit.
You pass Stork and after 2 km there is the exit Archaia Epidavros. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left and drive under the overpass. After about 150 meters you will approach a traffic circle. Here, go straight ahead.
After 20 meters you will see on the right just before a closed tavern, a narrow mountain road uphill to the right. Enter this road and drive all the way up. The road is steep and often it is wise to turn off the air conditioning for a while so that you have enough engine power to drive slowly uphill.
Orange Apartments’ signs along this mountain road will point you in the right direction at the 2 junctions. After 400 meters you will be at the top of the parking lot.
After you unpack and park your car, we will be happy to welcome you with a fresh Greek delicacy.
Choose your check-in and check-out date, Indicate how many people you are coming with and book easily online at the best price.
Minimum stay is 3 nights. Would you like to book the Christmas Package? Then choose a stay between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31.
