Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus & Sunken City
Μικρό Θέατρο Αρχαίας Επιδαύρου
A 4th-century BCE small theatre in the seaside town of Palaia Epidavros, hosting summer concerts, with a sunken ancient city in the bay where you can snorkel.
Unlike the famous great theatre of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, this small theatre sits in the seaside town of Palaia Epidavros. Built around the 4th century BCE, it seats about 2,000 people and hosts the Little Theatre Music Festival in July. In the shallow waters of the nearby bay lie the remains of a sunken ancient city, where in summer you can snorkel and see the foundation walls. The town has fishing-port restaurants. It is about 40 km from Nafplio and can be combined with the great theatre in a single day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–15:00; schedules differ on performance days
Nearby sights
- Kazarma (Arkadiko) Mycenaean Bridge
- Ancient Asine
- Tolo Beach
- Karathona Beach
- Lion of the Bavarians
- Tiryns
- Palamidi Fortress
- Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum