Epidaurus is a historic city in the prefecture of Argolida on its eastern side. It is built at the foot of the mountains Arachneos, Korifaio and Tithio, where, according to mythology, Asklepios was born where his worship began there for the first time in 60 BC. century. Its strategic location, but mainly its Asclepieion, contributed to the city experiencing unprecedented development. Its inhabitants were mainly engaged in shipping. Its first settlement belongs to the prehistoric era. It is located 12 km from the town of Ancient Epidaurus.

Epidaurus is well-known for its ancient theatre. Theatre-fans but also everyone who travels to Argolida wanting to see some show in this extraordinary theatre also have the opportunity to meet a very beautiful area of the county and of Peloponnese.

The village of Ancient Epidaurus is located at the eastern side of the county, by the coast of Saronikos. The center of the village is its port and the village spans across a bay which is where a plain full of orange trees ends. Every summer, this spot is full of sailboats and yachts, while the visitors enjoy the beautiful beaches of the area.

Ancient Epidaurus is the descendant settlement of the ancient city of Epidaurus. Therefore, there are a lot of ancient findings scattered through the area, the most renowned one being the Small Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, which dates back to the 4th century B.C. and is dedicated to Dionysus. Outside the church of Panagitsa, as locals call it, are located foundations of the castle of the ancient city.

The Epidaurus fest brings lots of people to the town of Ligourio, at the foothills of the Arachnaio mountain. In the entrance of Ligourio, the museum of natural history "Kotsiomyti", depicts the mineral, palaeontological and natural wealth of Peloponnese with its rare exhibits. The most stunning exhibit is a 235 million year old ammonite which was found at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.