Adami, Argolis

Adami is a semi‑mountainous village in the municipality of Epidaurus, Argolis, in the Peloponnese, Greece. Located on the northern slopes of Mount Mavrovouni at approximately 480 m elevation, it lies about 8 km from Lygourio and near the ancient sanctuary of Asclepius.

History

Adami was first recorded during the Venetian era, with around 135 inhabitants noted in 17th‑century census records. It became part of the modern Epidaurus municipality following the 2010 administrative reforms.

Geography

A semi‑mountainous agricultural settlement, Adami offers panoramic views of the Epidaurus valley. It is bordered by farmland and olive groves typical of rural farming life in Argolis.

Demographics

Population over time:

1981	424
1991	352
2001	337
2011	302
2021	253

These numbers reflect a gradual decline common in rural Greek villages.

Economy

The local economy centers on agriculture, primarily olives and livestock, alongside small village services, such as a bakery, taverna, and a community fountain - an emblem of traditional rural life in the region

Landmarks

Chapel of Profitis Elias on the village hilltop
A sculpted stone fountain at the village center
Close to Kalamiou Monastery
Near “Charalampos cave,” explored by local speleologists
Culture and society

Adami retains rural traditions through religious festivals at Profitis Elias and community events that highlight its cultural continuity.