Corinthia

Corinthia (Greek: Κορινθία - Korinthía) is a region in the north-eastern part of the Peloponnese.

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Cities

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  • 37.93922.9331 Corinth — A nondescript port town. Can serve as a base for Mycenae. Some miles away the ancient Corinth, with the ruins of one of the first civilizations of Greece
  • 38.00922.752 Kiato — The western terminus of the suburban railway line from Athens International Airport.
  • 37.97422.983 Loutraki — A spa resort, with very good hotels, a beach and a casino.
  • 38.047922.68444 Melissi — A pretty coastal village, between the more touristic towns of Kiato and Xylokastro
  • 37.8222.6625 Nemea — A typical town of the area, hosting interesting ancient and Byzantine monuments.
  • 38.077722.63376 Xylokastro — A seaside resort with sports facilities, and a yacht marina.

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Mount Kyllini as seen from Stymphalia
  • 37.950822.42891 Ziria — A tiny hamlet on the slope of the second highest mountain in the Peloponnese and a favourite destination for mountain climbers and tourists alike. In ancient times Mount Ziria (or Kyllini) was sacred to Hermes and his birth cave is just off the road, half an hour hiking from the Hellenic Alpine Club Refuge.
  • 37.854922.46462 Lake Stymphalia
  • 37.951722.32273 Feneos Valley — A scenic valley hemmed by Mount Kyllini to the East and the more rugged peaks of Mount Chelmos to the West

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