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INFORMATION about CORINTH |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The prefecture of Corinth is a magnificent region that pulses with several archaeological sites as well as numerous natural landscapes of unique beauty, a fact that renders this beautiful place an ideal resort for your vacations. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Corinth, located at the Peloponnese, borders with the prefecture of Argolida on the south, the prefecture of Ahaia on the west, while on the northeastern part you shall find the Corinthian and the Saronic gulfs. |
| | | POPULATION: |
| 142000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Corinth |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The prefecture of Corinth pulses with imposing mountains, fertile plains, wonderful lakes and magnificent coasts composing a multilateral morphology. |
| SEASONS: |
| The prefecture of Corinth is an ideal resort for both your summer and winter holidays, due to the fact that the landscape of Corinth combines coastal settlements and mountainous regions. Additionally, being close to the capital of Greece the prefecture of Corinth is considered to be a perfect getaway for the weekend. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The metropolitan church of Agios Pavlos, the ancient Corinth, the statue of archbishop Damaskinos and the region of Akrocorinthos, at Corinth.
The monasteries and the churches at Agioi Theodori.
The ancient theater, the monastery of Prophet Elias and the church of Panagia Vrahou at Derveni.
The sanctuary of Possidon, the sinker bridge and the region ancient Keghrees at Isthmia.
The region ancient Sikion at Kiato.
The artificial waterfalls, the churches, the monasteries and the region of Ireo, at Loutraki.
The Byzantine monastery of Panagia Vrahou, the sanctuary of Zeus, the remains of the prehistoric settlement, the sanctuary of Hercules and the region ancient Flious, at Nemea.
The several churches at Xilokastro.
The ancient town at Stymfalia.
The tower of Kiamil Beis at Sykia.
The ancient Feneos, the dam of Feneos Doxa and the square of the settlement, at Feneos.
The statue of Nikitaras and the several monasteries at Hiliomodi.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the cultural and the ecclesiastic museums at Corinth.
The archaeological museum at Isthmia.
The archaeological museum at Kiato.
The archaeological museum at Nemea.
NATURE:
The sea caves at the islet Ovrios at Agioi Theodori.
The insular complex Alkyonides at Loutraki.
The region Aidonia at Nemea.
The plain of Feneos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
If you are a fan of mountain hiking at the mountain Kilini you shall find the shelter Ziria at the region Oropedio and the shelter Ziria B at the region Portes.
If you have a boat you can wharf at the port of Kiato or at the port of Corinth where you will be able to refuel. At Korfos there is a leeward anchorage, while at Mavrolimni you will find a private marina.
| | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| All around the prefecture of Corinth you shall find several restaurants, taverns, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events Alkyonides on February, the cultural festival of the municipality from June to September and the cultural events Pavlia in honor of Apostolos Pavlos, at Corinth.
The cultural events Sikionia during July and August at Kiato.
The several cultural events at Loutraki.
The resuscitation of the athletic games Nemea and the wine festival at Nemea.
The ten-days festival on July at Sykia.
The carnival and the celebration of the fight at Dervenakia, at Hiliomodi. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the prefecture of Corinth you can buy the famous local currant, fish and seafood, nougats from Isthmos and Loutraki, wine from Nemea, rose-jam and honey from the monastery of Agios Georgios at Feneos, apricots from Hiliomodi and bread from Korfos. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Corinth
The ancient Corinth used to be one of the largest and most important towns of Greece due to its financial, commercial and nautical acme. After the destruction of the town due to an earthquake, the new town of Corinth was built 9 km far from ancient Corinth, at a coastal region and it is the capital of the prefecture.
Kiato
Kiato, a coastal town with a big port, built at a region full of fruit-bearing trees, is a major citrus fruits exporting center.
Loutraki
Loutraki is one of the most renowned spas of Greece, built on the side of Attica at the foot of Gerania.
Nemea
Nemea is an inland hamlet of unique archaeological importance, surrounded by infinite grapevines.
Xilokastro
Xilokastro is a modern city and it is considered to be a much frequented tourist resort.
Trikala
The town of Trikala comprises of three mountainous settlements, skirmished on the wooded slopes of Ziria.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY TRAIN:
From Piraeus Athens there are train itineraries to Loutraki and Corinth all through the year. Corinth is also connected with Argolida, Arcadia, Ahaia, Elia, Messinia and Attica.
Information:
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Corinth: +30 (27410) 22523
BY BUS:
From Athens there are bus itineraries to Corinth, Loutraki, Kiato, Derveni and Nemea, all through the year. From Thessalonica there are also bus itineraries to Corinth, all through the year. From Corinth you can visit all the prefectures of the Peloponnese.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5250220
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 527265
Bus station of Corinth: +30 (27410) 24481
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Corinth: +30 (27410) 81100
Tourist police of Corinth: +30 (27410) 23282
Traffic police of Corinth: +30 (27410) 22260
Municipality of Corinth: +30 (27410) 23287
Port authority of Corinth: +30 (27410) 26162
Taxi station of Corinth: +30 (27410) 24844
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5250220
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 527265
Bus station of Corinth: +30 (27410) 24481
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Corinth: +30 (27410) 22523 |
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