The local area is known for its great beaches - Plaka Beach at Drepano, Tolo, Vivari, Candia (Kondyli) and Iria most of which offer watersports, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, boat rental and also scuba diving.<BR><BR>Nafplion, the first capital of Greece is just 10kms away and a magical city of narrow streets, historical monuments, museums and interesting shops, cafeterias, bars and tavernas, well worth visiting during the day or the evening. Try also visiting the unique Karonis Ouzo Museum, the Natural History Museum at Ligouri, the Palamidi Castle and the Bourtzi.