Day trips by car
Derveni and Lygia Korinthia offer many options for day trips by car. You can visit the historic Kalavryta with the homonymous ski slope, Trikala Korinthia with its green environment and picturesque stone houses. The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth is ideal for history lovers, while Heraion Perachora and Lake Vouliagmeni offer natural beauty. For mountain excursions, head to Ziria, Gkoura, ideal for hiking and contact with nature. All routes are easily accessible and full of landscape variations.
- 10 km / 10 minutes
Lykoporia
For fresh fish and home cooked food at “Mezedotektio”
- Free beach, next to the Church of Agia Varvara with shower.
- Pharmacy, next to the Church of St. Varvara, with a shower and a private toilet.
- Super Market at 400 meters
- A picturesque tavern in the village square (300 meters) opposite the Church of Agios Spyridon.
- 10 km / 10 minutes
Akrata - Aigira
Tourist destination with many taverns, bars and nightlife in summer.
- For swimming there is a small organized beach (Aqua beach) and a large free beach with some showers.
- for eating "on the pebbles" or right next to them there is the fish tavern Esperos with fresh fish, the traditional tavern "Mikri Platia", the excellent tavern "Kafa Aman" and the tavern "Periptero" in the central square of the village.
- for an amazing dessert at "Glykia Symphonia"
- enchanting bars on the beach (Bolero and AQUA)
- many cafes for ouzomezedes and backgammon
- 14 km / 20 minutes
Zaholi
Green traditional mountain village (at an altitude of 700m.) with amazing tavernas, hiking and other attractions:
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 15 km / 15 minutes
Platanos
There are also many picturesque little taverns with a view of the Corinthian Sea. In Kato Platanos there are nice beaches and many tavernas.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 20 km / 20 minutes
Trapeza
There are many quality taverns and 2 bistro-bars with a wonderful view of the Corinthian Gulf.
On the way down there is Pounta Beach with crystal blue waters and a few tavernas.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 30 km / 45 minutes
Trikala Corinthias
A popular tourist destination, these villages on 3 levels (Upper, Middle and Lower Quarters), lush green surroundings, picturesque stone houses, walks, good food.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 55 km / 30 minutes
Ancient Corinth
Archaeological site with a Museum and the Acrocorinth (a 575m high rock) which was used in ancient times as a castle-fortress.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 88 km / 50 minutes
Nemea
The Tuscany of the Peloponnese with its famous Wineries, all of which can be visited. Also visit Ancient Nemea and the Archaeological Museum.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 65 km / 40 minutes
Isthmia
Small town, at the southern end of the Corinth Canal which connects the Corinthian Gulf with the Saronic Gulf. Many places for coffee or food on the Canal where small or larger boats pass.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 70 km / 45 minutes
Loutraki
A spa town in Corinth with beaches, thermal waters and an important tourist center.
- Loutraki Beach Park
- Splash Waterpark Isthmos Waterpark
- Thermal baths, Loutraki Thermal Spa
- Poseidonia Beach next to the northern end of the Corinth Canal
- Diolkos, a historical attraction
- 45 km / 60 minutes
Lake Doxa
A beautiful artificial lake at an altitude of 900m in the Feneos area of Corinth (settlements of Ancient Feneos and Panorama or Fonia), 8 km from Goura.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 20 km / 35 minutes
Agios Loukas Gorge
By road to the neighboring forest and then, of high difficulty (not recommended for children), descent to the gorge where there are natural lakes for swimming and picnicking.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 33 km / 55 minutes
Lake Tsivlos
Beautiful natural mountain lake (altitude 700 m., depth 80 m.) for canoeing and hiking in a unique environment, next to the villages of Zarouchla, Agia Varvara and Peristera.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 52 km / 55 minutes
Kalavrita
Historical site of modern Hellenism, beautiful tourist destination especially in winter with modern infrastructure and great natural beauty:
- Monastery of Megalos Spilaios
- Cave of the Lakes
- Large Ski Center
- Kalavryta Diakopto Cogwheel Railway
- Monastery of Agia Lavra
- Museum of the Sacrifice of the People of Kalavryta
- Mountain village of Plataniotissa
- 75 km / 90 minutes
Planitero
Village where the springs of the Aroanian River are located with a traditional watermill and the starting point of many hiking trails. Taverns with trout and traditional cafes.
- Mill stream with lots of water, small waterfalls, fish, geese, bridges, walking in idyllic scenery, makeshift picnic facilities.
- Church of St. George with 17 domes (listed monument)
- Church of Panagia of Katafigia (unique Byzantine monument) perched on the rock, with a path that reaches a monastery at its base (short stop before the village).
- 125 km / 90 minutes
Epidavros
One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, a place of worship of the god of medicine Asclepius, with a Museum. In addition, it is a picturesque village with secret beaches, idyllic gorges, Mycenaean bridges and Venetian castles.
- Summer performances at the imposing Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, where performances by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were staged since the 5th century BC.
- Stop in the beautiful village of Lygourio for food and dessert.
- Kalamaki, Vagonia, Kalymnos beaches
- 110 km / 75 minutes
Nafplio
The first capital of modern Greece (1827-1834). The historic center of the city has been characterized as a traditional settlement.
- Visit to Palamidi (fortress), Bourtzi (sea castle) and Akronafplia (rocky peninsula with a castle from antiquity).
- Churches of Agios Spyridon (where Kapodistrias was assassinated) and Agios Georgios (where there is a copy of L. Da Vinci's Last Supper)
- Many places for walks and food and drink. Nice beaches.
- 70 km / 40 minutes
Patra
The 3rd largest city in Greece (220,000 inhabitants) with a large port for connection with Italy and the rest of Europe.
It is bustling with life, day and night, due to the thousands of students who flood the many bars, cafes, taverns, etc. that exist (typically on Riga Ferraiou Street, in the central Agios Georgios Square and on the “stairs” that connect the upper town).
Famous for the Carnival that lasts about 15 days in February / March, until Shrove Monday, with tens of thousands of visitors participating in public events and celebrations.
- Visit to Palamidi (fortress), Bourtzi (sea castle) and Akronafplia (rocky peninsula with a castle from antiquity).
- Churches of Agios Spyridon (where Kapodistrias was assassinated) and Agios Georgios (where there is a copy of L. Da Vinci's Last Supper)
- Many places for walks and food and drink. Nice beaches.
- 70 km / 40 minutes
Trizonia
The only island in the Corinthian Gulf with many beautiful beaches and traditional places to eat. Cars are not allowed.
- Visit to Palamidi (fortress), Bourtzi (sea castle) and Akronafplia (rocky peninsula with a castle from antiquity).
- Churches of Agios Spyridon (where Kapodistrias was assassinated) and Agios Georgios (where there is a copy of L. Da Vinci's Last Supper)
- Many places for walks and food and drink. Nice beaches.