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ErmioniΕρμιόνη
A quiet seaside town for a half-day stop or a slow overnight between Nafplio and Hydra/Spetses; skip if you want beaches or nightlife.
Ermioni is a small fishing town on the Argolid peninsula, popular with Athenians for weekend escapes but quieter than nearby islands. Its charm is in the relaxed harbour, narrow streets and views across to Hydra. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a cheap base to explore the region.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with Athenians, hot), winter (reduced ferry service)
- Airport
- ATH
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ermioni100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ermioni, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 ambulance · 1571 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportATH Athens International (Then bus or car to Ermioni (2.5 h drive) or ferry from Piraeus).
- Getting aroundWalkable town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (bottle)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ATH Athens International (Then bus or car to Ermioni (2.5 h drive) or ferry from Piraeus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ermioni: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town. For nearby beaches or Kranidi, use a taxi or local bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Ferry from Ermioni port, about 20 min
No cars on Hydra; walk or donkey. Check return ferry times.
Spetses
goDoor to door: 40 min
Ferry from Ermioni port, about 30 min
Bike or horse carriage on the island.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Car or bus via Kranidi, about 1 h 15 min
Combine with Mycenae or Epidaurus.
Porto Heli
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car or taxi, about 20 min
Larger town with more ferry connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour area
Central, close to restaurants and ferry dock.
Bisti Park hill
Quieter, with sea views; a short walk from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in guesthouse1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Ferry from Piraeus one way2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Bus Athens–Kranidi one way2 × €16 · check | €32 |
| Taxi Kranidi–Ermioni1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €191 per person per day, bed included | €382≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Gyros or souvlaki | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Fish taverna meal | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer (bottle) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi within town | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Ferry Ermioni–Hydracheck | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries from Piraeus are reduced in winter and may be cancelled in rough weather.
- Bus from Athens to Kranidi then taxi to Ermioni: check the Kranidi–Ermioni bus schedule in advance.
- No ATM in town? Check before arrival; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
- General emergency
- 112
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- General emergency112
Embassy
Embassies are in Athens. Nearest consulate: check.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Piraeus–Ermioni: about €30 (≈ US$35) one way, 2–3 h (check)
- Bus Athens–Kranidi: about €16 (≈ US$19) one way (check)
- Taxi Kranidi–Ermioni: about €15 (≈ US$18) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (Yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (Efharisto)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (Poso kani?)
- Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (To logariasmo, parakalo)
- Πού είναι το πλοίο; — Where is the ferry? (Pou ine to plio?)
- Μιλάτε αγγλικά; — Do you speak English? (Milate anglika?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ermioni. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with Athenians, hot), winter (reduced ferry service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bisti Park, Agios Gerasimos church, harbour tavernas.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal opening.
- Ferry schedule fixture for Piraeus–Ermioni route.
Sources
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