Country Greece Regional unit Corinthia Lowest elevation 286 m (938 ft) Area 204.7 km² | Administrative region Peloponnese Highest elevation 346 m (1,135 ft) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Local time Friday 2:05 AM | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 59% Humidity Points of interest Archaeological Museum of Nemea, Ktima Palivou, Semeli Wines, Archaelogical site of Nemea, Lafkiotis SA | ||
Nemea (Greek: Νεμέα) is a town in Corinthia, Greece, and the seat of municipality with the same name (Δήμος Νεμέας). It is located a few kilometres west of ancient Nemea, with a population of under four thousand people. The municipality has an area of 204.708 km2.
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Map of Nemea 205 00, Greece
Economy
Its primary industry is agriculture and it is the hub for several small villages circling it, including Koutsi, Petri, and Leriza. Nemea is famous for its many wines grown on the plains that surround it. It is also home to DK Distributors, one of the largest distribution companies in Eastern Europe.
Wine Region
Located next to the new town of Nemea, appx. 30 kilometers from Corinth, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.