The settlement is built in the interior part of a steep rock only few kilometres from the sea.

At the top of the rock is a medieval castle that dates back to the Byzantine period.

Between 20 December 1821 and 16 January 1822, the First National Assembly of the Greeks took place at Nea Epidavros (those days Piada).

Today there is a monument in the central square of the village, dedicated to the first national assembly.

Inside the castle is the maintained church of Agios Ioannis Theologos built in 11th century.