Ancient Olympia (just 12km from Tritsimpida venue), the birthplace of the Olympic Games, is one of the most popular destinations and one of the most potent brand names worldwide.

The visitors of Ancient Olympia can walk through the impressive ancient ruins, which the ancient Greeks used as places of worshiping, athletics, meetings etc. They can also visit the museum and take a closer look at the ancient exhibits, more specifically: Hermes of Praxiteles, one of the most well known statues, Nice of Paionios, one of the masterpieces of Greek sculpture and the carved decorations of the Temple of Zeus, one of the most beautiful items that are preserved from the Greek, ancient forms of art.

Also, the tourists can enjoy festivals, such as the International Festival of Ancient Olympia and Alfios eco-festival, they can wander around the enchanting natural landscape of Alfios river, Neda waterfalls, the forest of Folloi, the wanderful beaches of Amaliada and the natural thermal baths in Kaiafa. In addition, Ancient Olympia can be the base for touring the surrounding areas. It is only 33km away from Katakolo port, 30km away from Epikourios Apollo temple,30kmfrom the sacred temple of Aphrodite, 75km away from Ancient Ilida, 60km from Helmoutsi Castle etc.

 

Distances

• Andravida airport 30km
• Katakolo port 11km
• Ancient Olympia 12km
• St Andreas Beach 12km
• Spiatza Beach 4km
• Patra 98km
• Kalamata airport 120km