According to Greek mythology, Ermioni took its name from Hermes, the guardian god of the village. Emioni's history goes back many thousands of years, once a very rich and powerful city. The original city boasted many beautiful temples dedicated to the gods Demetra, Dionysos and the most important Poseidon, god of the sea and protector of the sailors.

Built on a small picturesque peninsula on the eastern coast of the Peloponese, Ermioni remains an unspoilt, charming town with fishing still one of the main occupations.
Ermioni's location makes it an excellent base for sightseeing and day trips. Ermioni's geographical location also affords the traveler a unique base for taking daily excursions. Days can be spent touring the surrounding islands of Hydra, Spetses and Poros, or taking a trip to the ancient theater of Epidavros, visiting Nauplion, the prior capital of Greece, or hiking the ruins of Mycenae. And, each evening Ermioni will await you with a refreshing swim and a choice of fabulous menus of fresh fish and Greek dishes followed by a lively night of drinking and dancing at one of Ermioni's fashionable clubs. Welcome... you've finally made it to the "real" Greece!

History mentions (by the hand of ancient historians Stravon, Euripides and Thoukididis), that Ermioni was a great trade center with shipyards that were the main resource of the village. Another story tells us of shells unique to the area being used for dying the clothes of important people, such as kings. Silver coins have been found dating from this era with the name of Ermioni on them.

Ermioni is famous for her old churches, such as St. Taxiarhes, at the top of the hill in Ermioni which was built in the 9th century (it was redecorated in later times). Outside of the church is a building in which the 3rd National Meeting took place for the leadership of Theodore Kolocotronis. The monastery of St. Anargyri was build between the 9th and 11th century, at the foundations of the Temple of Asklipios.