Ancient Asine
Αρχαία Ασίνη
The Mycenaean and Hellenistic acropolis ruins on a cape beside Tolo. Its walls face the sea, with superb views over Tolo Bay.
Asine is an ancient city mentioned in Homer's epics, located on the Kastraki headland east of Tolo. The site includes a Mycenaean settlement and Hellenistic-era walls and towers. Italian troops fortified the site during World War II. Few visitors come, and admission is free. A path climbs the headland in about 15 minutes, offering views over Tolo Bay and its islands. It works well on the same day as Tolo Beach.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Tolo Beach
- Karathona Beach
- Lion of the Bavarians
- Palamidi Fortress
- Arvanitia Beach & Promenade
- Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum
- Church of Agios Spyridon
- Komboloi Museum