The Gulf of Corinth is a place for those who want to know the real Greece, little known by tourists, free from the crowds and fuss of people. This breathtaking place combines mountain landscape and sea coast. The Rocky Mountains are mostly ecologically protected and form one of the oldest areas in Europe with many national parks and ancient cities.
Location and characteristics
This bay is very deep and narrow. Located in the Ionian Sea, it separates the mainland of Greece from the Peloponnese peninsula. It stretched for 130 km in length, and from 8 to 32 km in width.
A real tourist paradise
The warm and crystal clear sea attracts with its azure-turquoise color, and the heavenly beaches make your stay in this unusual place simply unforgettable. Numerous bays and islets on the coast were once favorite places for pirates. Another indisputableThe advantage of this area is the greenery, which mainly forms this picturesque landscape. The Gulf of Corinth is known for its purest water and is a breeder of fish and seafood. In local restaurants you can always try traditional Mediterranean cuisine served by real Greeks. It is also a great place to start sightseeing in the Peloponnese, the historic land of Greece.
Nafpaktos is a beautiful port with a thousand-year history
Talking about the beaches of the Gulf of Corinth, one cannot but mention Nafpaktos. It is a port city, and its name means a place used for building ships. According to legend, a fleet was built here, thanks to which the Heraclides crossed to the Peloponnese.
A Byzantine-Venetian castle rises above the city. In its current modern form, it consists of a 6-level defensive wall with fragments of fences and towers, preserved from a rather early period, including early antiquity. Previously, the first level of defense reached the port and the city, connecting with the castle. The artillery of the castle was its defense.
The Amazing City of Apollo
Delphi is an ancient city and Greek temple at the foot of Parnassus, which is also located near the coast of the Gulf of Corinth in Greece. It is currently an archaeological site that proves the existence of this city in the Mycenaean era, as evidenced by numerous finds from that period. Delphi owes all its glory to the famousoracle, it was then that the city became a place of worship. Therefore, almost all the states of Greece wished to have their temples on this holy land of Apollo.
This town in the former southern part of the prefecture of Phocis is a small, very cozy port located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Corinth. It offers its guests a real Greek climate. Ideal for people who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of tourists to get to know the life of the local people, taste authentic Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy the heavenly views of the beautiful landscape and swimming in the clearest waters of the bay. For those who want to swim, this is just a paradise, because the water temperature in the Gulf of Corinth rarely drops below 19 ° C. The peak is in June (25 degrees).
Nearby are traditional Greek villages frequented by tourists, with a small fishing port. They are an ideal holiday destination for families with children. Recommended also for those wishing to learn Greek culture and cuisine. This city impresses with paradise landscapes of untouched nature. The bars and taverns on the long sandy-golden beaches offer authentic Greek delicacies.
Excursions when visiting the Gulf of Corinth. Athens
Travel to the capital of Greece, which is one of the oldest cities in the world, will not leave anyone indifferent. The program includes Piraeus - one of the largest European ports, as well as a visit to the Acropolis, where the Arch of Hadrian is located, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the stadium, the Greek Agora andRoman forum. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to visit the modern Acropolis Museum. Such excursions usually end with a stroll through the charming streets towards the Houses of Parliament and watching the changing of the guard.
What to see for tourists in Delphi
Excursion to Delphi, picturesquely located on the coast of the Corinthian Gulf, the ancient city of the world, begins with a visit to the most important place in the era of antiquity - the sanctuary of Apollo, in which the oracle sitting above this ruin predicts the future. But the remnants of the Treasury of the Athenians, the Holy Circle, an impressive theater dedicated to the display of spectacles, as well as the stadium where the Olympic Games were held, deserve special attention as well. Some of the valuable exhibits from archaeological excavations can be seen in the nearby museum. On the way back for a rest, you can stop by the winter capital of Greece, as the mountain town of Arachova is often called. And also visit the magnificent Byzantine monastery of Osios Loukas.
Meteors hovering in the air
A day trip to the monasteries that were built on seemingly inaccessible rocks can help you get closer to God. It was there that hermits and monks lived or hung between heaven and earth, and their only contact with the outside world was ladders intertwined with ropes. So it was before. Today, Meteora is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Gulf of Corinth. Usually foreigners visit two monasteries here - male and female. Here you can see reproductions of icons, ancient clothes andbeautiful frescoes.
