Explore Porto Heli by Mountain Biking
Porto Heli stretches around the head of a large bay at the tip of the Argolic Peninsula, opposite the island of Spetses. A pine-covered headland almost encloses the bay and creates a large, natural, safe sailing area, beyond which are attractive pine-fringed coves, quiet sandy beaches and waterside tavernas that can all be explored by mountain bike or dinghy.
Porto Heli is also in a great location for exploring classical Greece with Mycenae, Navplion, Epidavros, Athens and the islands of Hydra and Poros all within easy reach.
The bay and area just beyond provides the perfect conditions and space to race and improve your technique and skills on our excellent range of high perfomance and asymmetric dinghies.
Our beach is across the road from the Nautica Bay Beahclub. The spacious hotel grounds and extensive facilities offer plenty of independence for youngsters of all ages who will quickly make new friends. Evening entertainment is mainly centred around the hotel bar and roof top taverna. For party animals, there are a couple of nightclubs and late bars in and around Porto Heli village
Go Exploring
Porto Heli is perfectly positioned to explore classical Greece with Mycenae, Navplion, Epidavros, Athens and the islands of Poros and Hydra all within easy reach.
On the south side of Porto Heli bay are the ruins of the ancient walled city of Halieis; evidence of the city can still be seen. Along the coast is the pretty village of Ermioni, which holds a market every Thursday and the pine covered peninsula boasts ruins to the Temple to Poseidon - both are worth a visit.
Further afield is Navplion, the first capital of modern Greece. An impressive 13th century citadel stands guard over a maze of narrow streets and squares with buildings dating from the Venetian, Turkish and neo-classical era.
Just opposite Porto Heli and the location of some of our day bike rides and weekly boat trip is the island of Spetses. There is much to explore including the museum of Bouboulina - who was instrumental in saving Spetses in the war against the Turkish invaders.
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Price Includes |
(MT-10458-P) |
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All flights, transfers and accommodation |
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Flights from Heathrow |
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Return airport transfers |
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Dinghy Sailing |
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Windsurfing |
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RYA instruction & courses |
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Mountain biking & guiding |
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Tennis |
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Children's clubs (supplement for Starfish & Hot Shots) |
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Club Board |
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Activities Included |
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Windsurfing, dinghy sailing, mountain biking, scuba diving |
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Suitability / Level |
All Levels |
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Itinerary
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Excursions
• Epidavros & Mycenae - Two of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece are in easy reach from Porto Heli by hire car. Diehard historians can fit visits to both sites into one day. For a more leisurely approach pick one and mix it with a trip to another local beach or shopping in Navplion.
• Hydra - The beautifully preserved island is easily approached by the morning hydrofoil from Porto Heli. An ideal way to spend a day off the water exploring the traffic free cobbled streets filled with museums, boutiques and delicious tavernas. If you need to cool off there is a swimming area on your way out of the village.
• Walking - There are a number of walking routes already explored and noted down should you wish to explore the local olive groves and pine woodland by foot. With easy tracks up the hill to the headland you can experience the breathtaking views along the Argolic coastline and across to the island of Spetses.
• Windsurfing - Beginner and intermediate windsurfers will enjoy the mix of wind conditions, with flat water in the bay creating excellent conditions for learning the basics and intermediates to learn harness technique. |
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Accommodation
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Nautica Bay Beachclub
Accommodation is located amongst extensive grounds and gardens, which wind their way down a gradual incline towards the seafront. This layout ensures an uncrowded feel and peaceful setting to return to after a day on the water or relaxing around the pool.
The village of Porto Heli is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel and has a great selection of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets and a number of lively bars and tavernas open until the early hours.
Accommodation
• There is a choice of twin, double and triple rooms, many have partial views of the bay while others look out over the gardens.
• All have air conditioning, broadband connection, en suite shower and wc, telephone, small fridge and balcony.
• A superior room with large bath and lounge area is available for a supplement.
• Modern family rooms are located at the top of the hotel in a secluded area away from the pool. They consist of a double and twin bedroom with a connecting door, a large shared bathroom with bath, shower and WC, a small kitchen area with fridge and sink and a single access door.
• There is also a selection of interconnecting rooms located in a separate block with their own entrance door and a bathroom in each room.
Facilities
• You enter the Nautica Bay Beachclub through a light and airy reception with lounge area, internet access, money exchange facilities and safety deposit boxes.
• Moving through the reception towards the roof-top taverna is a small shop selling holiday essentials. Stairs taking you down to the ground floor and play area with table tennis and pool table.
• A path from the reception leads to the large swimming pool with sun terrace and sun-loungers providing plenty of space to relax. Next to the pool is the atmospheric pool bar. On days when lunch is not included the pool bar serves an excellent choice of snacks, which can be enjoyed under a shady terrace.
• Wandering through the gardens towards the top of the hotel is a self-service laundry room, two tennis courts, a volleyball court and a mini golf course.
• The mountain bikes are located towards the front of the hotel and all the dinghy sailing and windsurfing equipment is situated across the road on the beach. Our yachts are moored on the adjacent pontoon.
Meals
• A club board meal plan of daily breakfasts plus two lunches and four evening meals is included, planned to fit around our day sails and occasional evening events. |
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Holidays
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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