Agrilos

Discover Agrilos

A few kilometers south of the small town of Kyparissia, on the southwestern coast of the Peloponnese and directly by the sea, lies the small area of Agrilos, often also called Agrilis. Vast fertile plains and wide olive groves shape the landscape of this region, which is also known as the Garden of the Peloponnese. From the middle of the 19th century onwards, the region of Agrilis, Agia Kyriaki, and Filiatra experienced a major economic upswing. European trading ships of the “Currant Company” docked in the port of Agrilis to load the region’s excellent currants. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, the currant trade came to an end. Many residents of the area emigrated to America, while those who remained turned to other agricultural crops.

The village is dominated by Panagia Agriliotissa, which, according to local tradition, was built in the 13th century on the ruins of an ancient temple. Every year on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the church celebrates with a huge local festival. Numerous food stalls and market stands line the main road with their goods. Musicians and many visitors from the surrounding villages walk through the village on the evenings of August 14 and 15 to celebrate. Afterwards, peace and idyllic calm return to this dreamy little place. Another attraction of the village is the fairytale castle located directly by the sea, built in the 1960s following a donation from Dr. Fournarakis, presenting a fascinating combination of styles from antiquity to the age of knights.

Today, Agrilos is developing into a seaside resort with numerous holiday homes, a range of sports activities, and two taverns directly by the sea.