Kranidi
Kranidi (Greek: Κρανίδι, Katharevousa: Κρανίδιον) is a town and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ermionida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 252.938 km2 (97.660 sq mi). Some say the name is derived from the word Koronida, while others claim it is from the word Kranaos, which means "rocky trough". It is situated in the eastern part of Argolis, on the easternmost "finger" of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Ermioni, 28 km (17 mi) south of Epidaurus and 38 km (24 mi) southeast of Nafplio.
Kranidi
Κρανίδι | |
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Kranidi Location within the regional unit | |
| Coordinates: 37.380°N 23.159°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Municipality | Ermionida |
| • Municipal unit | 252.9 km2 (97.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 9,452 |
| • Municipal unit density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 4,441 (2011) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 213 00 |
| Area code(s) | 27540 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Kranidi is known for being the location of second homes of several prominent celebrities, including Sean Connery and the Dutch head of state King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Máxima.