Galatas is a large but tranquil coastal village with a small fishing fleet, located on the mainland of Peloponnese, between Epidavros and Porto Heli, opposite Poros Island.

The local people of Galatas benefit from a regional Town Hall located within the village, with many services which also include a Citizen's Advice Bureau!

Whilst the parents are occupied locally with agriculture, the children at Galatas receive primary, secondary and technical college education.

Other essential facilities include a medical centre, two large national-chain supermarkets, independent local grocers, butchers, green-grocers, bakers, fresh fish from local fishermen, a weekly open-air vegetable market, chemists, hairdressers, florists, hardware & DIY shops, all essential professional Architectural, Civil Engineering & construction services, also tradesmen, several hotels, tavernas & restaurants, bars & cafes, computer-repair services, a petrol station, car & motorcycle sales & repairs, yacht dry-dock & marine craft repairs near Plaka beach, water-ski and other sport facilities, a football pitch, children's playgrounds, a camping site, etc.

Transport to Athens by modern coaches [3hours], hydrofoils & catamarans [1+hour] and ships [3hours] is prompt and regular, as is the service to Poros Island opposite by ferry-boat [5minutes] and water-taxi [3minutes].