Most visitors experience Corinth as a place to see and leave: Ancient Corinth in the morning, perhaps Acrocorinth and the Corinth Canal, then back to Athens. But Corinth has another side that is easy to miss. Along the city’s waterfront, Kalamia Beach offers clear water, beach bars, tavernas and a long shoreline that makes it…
Acrocorinth is the fortified acropolis rising above Ancient Corinth, and one of the most impressive places to visit in the Corinth region. A road takes you high up the mountain, but reaching the heart of the fortress requires walking, with steep and uneven sections along the way. The reward is a vast medieval fortress, layers…
If you are planning a trip from Athens to Corinth, the obvious question is whether to visit for the day or stay overnight. For many travelers, a day trip is perfectly practical: Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth and the Corinth Canal can all be combined into one busy day. But staying overnight changes the pace completely. With…
Corinth is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Athens. About 80 km from the capital, the Corinth area combines Ancient Corinth, the enormous fortress of Acrocorinth and the spectacular Corinth Canal in a single destination. With an early start, you can visit the archaeological site and museum in the morning, climb…