Epidaurus travel guide

Epidaurus is now famous for it’s vast theatre, able to seat up to 15,000 and remarkable for its acoustic properties - the sound of a match being struck on the proscenium can be heard all around the amphitheatre. However, in classical times Epidaurus was renowned for the Asclepieion, a centre for healing, it’s name derived from Asclepius, the god of healing. The Asclepieion was founded in the 6th century BC and continued as a centre for healing for over 1,000 years, into the Christian era.

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Getting there

From Athens, take the toll road to Corinth, the exit for Epidaurus is just before Corinth. Then follow the signs on the local roads. It will take another hour or more from the toll road.

There is also a road across the peninsular from Nafplio, an ideal base for exploring the area.