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Palaiá Epídavros, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Palaiá Epídavros is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 1,618. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
1,618 Population 103/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income

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About Palaiá Epídavros

Palaiá Epídavros

Palaia Epidavros or Palaia Epidauros is a small town in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. Today also called Archaia Epidauros, it is built in the same place where the ancient city of Epidauros was located, on top of and surrounding a small peninsula between two bays, on the coast of the Saronic gulf. It is situated 34 km to the east of Nafplio and 60 km to the south of Korinthos.

People

Population1,618
Density103/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,618
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates37.6385°, 23.1561°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Palaiá Epídavros

Palaiá Epídavros is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 1,618. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Palaiá Epídavros is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Palaiá Epídavros vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palaiá Epídavros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates37.6385°N, 23.1561°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 148 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 114 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 148 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 62 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 66 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 150 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 97 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 117 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 117 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 74 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 139 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 108 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 117 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 131 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 135 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 122 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 105 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 131 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 111 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 125 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 118 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 99 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 118 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 105 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 105 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 124 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 65 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 114 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 68 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 144 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 43 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 94 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 118 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 127 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 112 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 142 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 105 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 16 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Palaiá Epídavros has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Palaiá Epídavros

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αρχαίας Επιδαύρου
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Radio Stations near Palaiá Epídavros

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sport FM 94.6 greek, sport MP3 128 kbps
Parapolitika 90.1 greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Πειραϊκή Εκκλησία MP3 192 kbps
02 Dance Radio adult hits MP3 128 kbps
Αντένα Αίγινα MP3 320 kbps
Talos 88.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Επικοινωνία 89.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
ERT Tripoli MP3 128 kbps
Πειραιάς Κανάλι 1 music, news MP3 128 kbps
Mousikos greek music AAC 160 kbps
Radiobird jazz, rock MP3
Diva 106.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Sport 96.3 music, sports news MP3
Diva 91.6 dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Mousikos 98.6 ballads, eclectic AAC+ 160 kbps
Ερμιονίδα greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Diva Fm 106.1 - Greece MP3 320 kbps
Cool 106.8 pop MP3 128 kbps
Cool 90.7 80s, house MP3 192 kbps
F-Radio GR Deep Lounge MP3
Radio Dee Jay pop MP3 192 kbps
Cool 92.9 (US) MP3 96 kbps
Alepou Radio MP3
My Radio 89.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Loutraki 87.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palaiá Epídavros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaelogical Museum of Epidavros
Katagogion
Kotsiomitis Museum of Natural History

Hotels in Palaiá Epídavros

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akron
Aristotelis
Epidavros Seascape
Evgenia Studios
Hotel Aigaio
Hotel Aktis
Hotel Christina
Hotel Poseidon
Mike
Verdelis Inn

Cafes in Palaiá Epídavros

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Aktis
Container cafe
Praxis

Theatres in Palaiá Epídavros

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Μικρό Θέατρο Αρχαίας Επιδαύρου

Monuments in Palaiá Epídavros

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunken city of Epidaurus

Castles in Palaiá Epídavros

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Palia Epidavros

Gas Stations in Palaiá Epídavros

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gyms in Palaiá Epídavros

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diaplasi

Airports Near Palaiá Epídavros

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elefsis Air BaseMedium Airport
Tanagra Air BaseMedium Airport
Dounis AirfieldSmall Airport
Lechaio AirfieldSmall Airport
Megara Air BaseSmall Airport
Perneri AirfieldSmall Airport
Sparti AirfieldSPJSmall Airport
Tatoi AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palaiá Epídavros

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palaiá Epídavros

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Νεκτάριος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Γεννήσεως της Θεοτόκου
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Postal Code
21059
Website
epidavros.gr/el/odimos/dimotika-diamerismata/arxaia-epidavros.html|

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palaiá Epídavros

What is the population of Palaiá Epídavros?

Palaiá Epídavros has a population of 1,618 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Palaiá Epídavros expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palaiá Epídavros?

Palaiá Epídavros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Palaiá Epídavros?

There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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