Trizonia island, from E Ancient & Roman Times Little is actually documented about the island of Trizonia in the classical sources — its small size and proximity to the mainland likely meant it played a modest role in the larger political-military landscape of the region. Geographically, Trizonia lies in the northern part of the Gulf…
Nafpaktos, from the sea 1. The Ancient Beginnings Náfpaktos, nestled on the north coast of the Corinthian Gulf, owes its name to the verb nafpaktéin — “to build ships.” The legend says that after the Trojan War, the Heracleidae (the descendants of Heracles) built their fleet here before crossing to the Peloponnese to reclaim their…
Aigio harbour Nestled between the blue waters of the Gulf of Corinth and the rising slopes of Mount Panachaikon, Aigio is one of Greece’s oldest continuously inhabited towns. With a history stretching back more than three millennia, it has been a stage for myth, prosperity, decline, and rebirth — a microcosm of the Peloponnese itself.…
View of the harbour, Antikyra Tucked into a wide bay on the northern shore of the Corinthian Gulf, Antikyra has always stood at the intersection of myth, medicine, and maritime trade. The modern visitor finds a quiet coastal town, surrounded by olive groves and the shadowy slopes of Mount Helicon. Yet beneath this serenity lies…
Porto Germeno, from NW At the western edge of Attica, where the mountains of Kithairon and Pateras descend sharply to the blue waters of the Corinthian Gulf, lies Porto Germeno — a tranquil seaside village whose serene atmosphere conceals one of the most impressive ancient fortresses in Greece. In antiquity, this was Aigosthena , a…
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.…