Korfos is a small and well-sheltered bay on the south-eastern coast of Corinthia, serving as the seaside harbour of the mountain village of Sofiko. Today it is a quiet holiday destination with natural beauty and modest tourism development, while still preserving the character of a traditional fishing village. The name Korfos most likely derives from…
Agistri, a small yet charming island of the Saronic Gulf, lies just south of Aegina and only a few nautical miles away from it. Despite its modest size, the island has long been part of the maritime landscape of the region, often serving as a natural stop for vessels navigating between the Saronic and the…
On the southeastern coast of Aegina lie the neighbouring Klima and Mazioti bays, two small but highly appreciated anchorages for yachts seeking quiet waters and attractive beaches. The area lies below the village of Sfentouri, the southernmost settlement of the island, which was originally established as a winter refuge for local shepherds. These bays are…
Perdika, located on the southwestern tip of Aegina, is an old traditional village that in recent decades has developed into a highly sought-after destination. In the past its inhabitants were engaged almost exclusively in fishing, while today the village is best known for its lively waterfront, its famous seafood tavernas and its beautiful sunsets over…
Agia Marina, on the northeastern coast of Aegina, is the island’s largest seaside resort. Its popularity as a holiday destination is mainly due to its long sandy beach, where the seabed deepens very gradually, making it particularly suitable for families and children. The settlement takes its name from the small chapel of Saint Marina, located…
Souvala, on the northern coast of Aegina, is the island’s second commercial harbour after Aegina Town. Although it has developed as a seaside resort in recent decades, it still retains the atmosphere of a quiet coastal settlement, with a pleasant beach and relaxed character. The name Souvala most likely derives from the Slavic word Suvala,…
The Corinth Canal is one of the most impressive engineering works of modern Greece, linking the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf and effectively separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. The idea of cutting through the Isthmus is extremely ancient and took more than 2,500 years to become reality. Archaic Period The first recorded…
Southern Salamina is the quieter and less populated side of the island, where the coastline forms a series of small coves, rocky headlands and natural anchorages. Since antiquity the area has held particular maritime importance because it overlooks the Strait of Salamis, the passage separating the island from Attica and leading toward Piraeus and the…
The town of Megara, situated between the Saronic Gulf and the Corinthian Gulf, is one of the oldest settlements of western Attica. Its name has remained unchanged from antiquity to the present day, something rather rare for a Greek city with such a long history. The origin of the name is interpreted in two ways:…
The town of Elefsina, situated on the fertile Thriasian Plain, was one of the most important religious centres of the ancient Greek world. Along with Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Delos, it was considered one of the five sacred cities of ancient Greece. Here flourished the worship of Demeter and her daughter Persephone, deities closely associated…