View of a small cove in Perachora Nestled in the northwestern corner of the Corinthian Gulf, the Perachora Peninsula presents a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history. Its rugged cliffs, fertile plains, and serene coastline have attracted human settlement since antiquity, leaving traces that tell stories of religious devotion, strategic significance, and maritime…
Stretching along the northern coast of the Peloponnese, Xylokastro gazes across the blue waters of the Corinthian Gulf, backed by pine forests that sweep down from the slopes of Mount Trikala. Today it is a lively seaside town known for its beaches and the famous Pefkias pine forest, yet its story reaches deep into the…
Loutraki, from NW At the point where the Corinthian Gulf opens wide to the west and the Isthmus begins to narrow the land toward the Peloponnese, lies Loutraki — a place where water, earth, and myth have intertwined since antiquity. Today known for its thermal springs and resort life, Loutraki’s history runs deep beneath its…
From Sicyon to Kiato: An Ancient Lineage The modern town of Kiato stands on one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in Greece, tracing its roots to the illustrious ancient city of Sicyon (Σικυών). In antiquity, Sicyon was one of the most important city-states of the Peloponnese, famous for its art, politics, and early cultural…
Corinth, from ENE 1. Ancient Corinth — The City Between Two Seas Long before Athens rose to glory, Corinth had already mastered the arts of trade, craftsmanship, and diplomacy. Nestled between the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs, it occupied the most strategic position in Greece — the narrow Isthmus that linked the Peloponnese with the mainland.…