Explore
Xiropigado is a peaceful seaside village with clear waters, pebble beaches, and welcoming tavernas. It’s perfect for travelers looking for a quiet, relaxing escape close to nature and just a short drive from Nafplio.
Explore
Xiropigado is a peaceful seaside village with clear waters, pebble beaches, and welcoming tavernas. It’s perfect for travelers looking for a quiet, relaxing escape close to nature and just a short drive from Nafplio.
Daily Cruises
Leave your everyday life behind, embark on a sea tour and sail off into the beautiful Argolic Gulf, where Xiropigado is located. Departing from Nafplio, a city with rich history, you will enjoy an unforgetable half day or full day journey through the emerald, crystal-clear waters of the Argolic Gulf. While sailing, you will not only have the opportunity to enjoy the cool sea breeze but also to swim, snorkel, and explore remote spots, beaches, and sea caves.
Water Activities
Give yourself the pleasure of riding the waves. Sea kayak, SUP, boat trips and other water activities wait for you at many beaches close to Villa Artia. Lessons are offered for windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding for young children and adults. For motorboat excursions a captain can also be provided.
Horse Riding
Live the experience of riding at the sandy beach in the Argolic gulf. Even if you are familiar with horses or it is your first time, ride on the beach and go swimming in the sea. A great activity for both kids and adults as there are multiple sizes of horses, a pony and donkeys for small kids.
Sea Kayak Tours
Embark on a sea kayak tour along the breathtaking Arcadia coastline, where myth and modernity converge to create unforgettable memories. Travel into quiet crystal water beaches and hidden caves, crafted by nature’s hand over countless ages. Meet the enigmatic underwater springs around Xiropigado, their depths yet to be fully explored, and witness the mesmerizing whirlpools formed by their rushing currents.
Hiking
Hike to Lepida waterfalls, a natural monument of mount Parnon. Or, embark on an unforgettable canyoning adventure to Luluga’s hidden waterfall. Or, experience the tranquility of Parnon’s wilderness as you explore Malevi Monastery and discover Europe’s sole cedar forest. Or, hike on an ancient path, first chronicled by the esteemed traveler and geographer, Pausanias, during the 2nd century AD.
Υοga
Whether you are a beginner who is interested in exploring yoga for the first time or you are an advanced yogi, a practice into the sunrises/sunsets on the beaches, piers and mountain peaks of the area will be unique. Coastal Arcadia is a great place for you to reconnect with yourself and experience the heightening of your sensory body.
Visits to agricultural crops and more
Visit the open air “Olive and olive oil theme park”, where you will have the opportunity to see tools and parts of old olive mills, but also to see centuries-old olive trees standing next to new trees and new varieties. Or, walk among the vineyards of the Tselepos Estate, talk about the varieties that are grown and meet the winery. Or, during the harvesting season, hike to estates where cherry trees are cultivated organically, pick cherries and taste them directly from the trees. Or, test your archery skills in nature, with adult and children’s bows, combined in a mildly competitive and fun program.
What's near by?
Xiropigado is a peaceful seaside village with clear waters, pebble beaches, and welcoming tavernas.
It’s perfect for travelers looking for a quiet, relaxing escape close to nature and just a short drive from Nafplio.
Don't miss!
Paralio Astros
Paralio Astros is a relaxed seaside town on the Argolic Gulf, known for its small harbour, sandy beaches, and laid-back waterfront lined with tavernas and cafés. It combines traditional Peloponnesian character with modern holiday comforts, making it a popular summer retreat and a gateway to nearby historic and natural attractions.
Castle & Harbour of Nafplio
A scenic, well-protected harbour with views of Bourtzi Castle serves yachts, small cruise ships, and visitors to Nafplio’s Old Town, while the ancient fortress of Acronafplia rises above, offering panoramic views of the Argolic Gulf and layers of Greek, Venetian, and Ottoman history.
Xiropigado Beach
About 7 Minutes walking