Corinth map

Capital: Corinth

Overview:

Corinth is located on the Isthmus (the canal connecting Central Greece with Peloponnese), overlooking the Saronic Gulf, the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, and protected by the Akrocorinth hill. In Corinth mythology, history and natural beauty are combined harmoniously contributing to a unique civilization.

Best Corinth sights:

• the seven pillars remained from the ancient Doric temple, on the east

• Ancient "Diolkos" Road

• Ancient Corinth

• Ancient Theatre of Sikyon

• Acrocorinth Fortress

• Museums and Monasteries

• the Isthmia ancient site, sanctuary of Poseidon, on the east of Corinth

• Early Christian Basilica of Lecheon

• Ancient Nemea

Places to visit:

• Lake Stymphalia and Dassio

• The Pine Forest

• The mountain of Ziria

• agrotourism centres (Kastania, Feneos and Chiliomodi)

• Loutra Elenis and Loutraki springs

• Torrent of Mylos

Special Events:

Visit Corinth region in summer, when the Nemea Wine Festival and the International Singing and Dancing Festival in Zevgolatio are taking place.

Best Corinth Beaches:

Kalamia, Xylokastro, Pefkakia, Nerantza, Lihnari, Ligia, Milokopi, Vouliagmani Lake, Alkyinides islets, Kalogerolimano, Kokkoni, Petalou, Strava etc