Corinth - Some Things To Do

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Argos Acient Theatre was once the largest in Greece nafplion_town.jpg (55444 bytes)

Some ideas on what you can do and see when staying in Corinth

 

  • Visit many of the Historical and Ancient Sights

    • Ancient Corinth - was a powerful centre in Ancient Greece. It join forces with Sparta to fight against the might of Athens leaving the city weakened allowing the Romans to invade in 146BC. They destroyed the city which was later rebuilt by Julius Caesar in 44BC.

    • Ancient Mycenae - The excavated site boast the famous Lions Gate and Tomb of King Agamemnon as well as some Greek Mythological stories.

    • Argos - The ancient theatre of Argos (photo above) was one of the largest in Greece.  Near the theatre you can also see the remains of Roman Baths displaying colourful floor mosaics that are still in good condition.

    • Nafplion - a picturesque town with many historical places of interest, especially the two fortresses.

    • Ancient Tiryns - said to be the birth places of Hercules this ancient site has many mythological stories attached to it. In the distance you can view Pegasus Mountain where Hercules friend, the winged horse was said to have lived.

    • Epidavros - In ancient times this city was a famous medical centre and sanctuary (The ancient site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, Ancient God of Healing). The Ancient Theatre is also a highlight of the area with its perfect acoustics mastered thousands of years ago.

  • Enjoy the busy evenings of New Corinth Town with its many Restaurants and Cafe's.

  • Explore the Picturesque Coastline of the Region and its beaches - sit back, relax soak in the sun or swim in the clear bleu sea during the warmer months.

  • Test your luck at the Loutraki Casino.

  • Take a Day Trip to the Capital City Athens and explore the fascinating City.

Corinth sits on the Gulf of Corinth just west of the Corinth Canal that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The City of Athens is just over an hours drive from Corinth. The Corinthia region offers many archeological and historical sights, wonderful beaches, picturesque scenery, and modern towns.

Loutraki Casino, one of the largest in Greece

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