Stymphalia Lake
Lake Stymphalia is one of the most significant wetlands of Greece in the municipality of Sikyonion. The land is closely related to one of the most popular mythology heroes. Hercule’s sixth feat consisted of killing the Stymphalian birds, the man eating birds with bronze beaks which haunted the lake, with his arrows. According to scientists, the Stymphalian birds were inspired from the Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita). It is situated at an altitude of 600 meters on the plateau bearing... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Pheneos wetland (Dam)
Since 1998, a new wetland was formed on the plateau of Pheneos, behind the irrigation dam of the torrent bearing the same name. The plateau of Pheneos is a large triangular flat plateau surrounded by forested slopes. It borders with the prefecture of Achaia to the west and the prefecture of Arcadia to the south. It is the last plateau of the prefecture of Corinthia to the southwest. It is an endless colorful mosaic. The prefecture of Corinthia obtained an open air artificial hydrologic park, surrounded... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini “Cultural Summer”
Every summer a series of cultural events take place for all, locals and visitors of Xylokastro and Evrostini. Concerts, plays, exhibitions, sport events, are but a few of the happenings during summer. Almost every day, during July and August, there is something to enjoy or take part it. Source: www.mythicalpeloponnese.gr [vc_row][vc_column][ivi_nbcaj layout="5" viewas="list" cat_id="Korinthia" animation="fadeInRight" title="Posts for Korinthia" cmlabel="read more" perpage="6" count="6" titlenght="40"... διαβάστε περισσότερα
The Nemean Games (every 4 years)
The ancient Greeks celebrated festivals at Nemea that were part of the cycle of games at Delphi, Isthmia, and (best known today) Olympia. At each one of these four sites in rotation, for a brief period each year, wars and hostilities were suspended by a sacred truce, and all Greeks – Spartans and Athenians, Corinthians and Argives, Macedonians, and Cretans – gathered in recognition of their common humanity. The society for the Revival for the Nemean Games (which now has more than 1900 members... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Municipality of Corinth “Cultural Routes”
Every summer a series of cultural events take place for all, locals and visitors of Corinth. Concerts, plays, exhibitions, sport events, are but a few of the happenings during summer. Almost every day there is something to enjoy or take part it. One of the most important is the two day celebration for Saint Paul (the Apostle), towards the end of June. Source: www.mythicalpeloponnese.gr [vc_row][vc_column][ivi_nbcaj layout="5" viewas="list" cat_id="Korinthia" animation="fadeInRight" title="Posts... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Great Days of Nemea
For the town Nemea, the beginning of fall is a celebration! It is the grape harvest! Every year at the beginning of September, a three-day celebration of Nemea’s wine producers, called “Great Days of Nemea” is organized. This event is organized by the Municipality of Nemea and the Nemea Union of Wine Producers and Viticulturists, and presents the wine wealth of the area and “Agiorgitiko”, one of the most famous wine assortments worldwide. For wine lovers, this is a great opportunity to celebrate... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth
The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth is situated in a village bearing the same name, only a few kilometers from the modern town of Corinth. The area was first inhabited during the Neolithic period, at the eastern foothills of Acrocorinth hill. It was developed in a strategic location; were land communication could be controlled between Peloponnesus and Central Greece, it had fresh water and it oversaw the fertile valley of Corinth. It was perfectly positioned and for that reason the settlement... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Archaeological site of Heraion (Perachora)
The archaeological site of Heraion is located 15 kilometers to the northwest of Ancient Corinth, at the end of Perachora peninsula. Excavations carried out in the region have brought to light the temple of Hera and significant remains of the early Corinthian civilization, such as an L-shaped stoa, a large cistern, dining rooms and a smaller temple. The temple of Hera is the most significant monument of the site. It lies near a small harbor under the lighthouse of Melagavi. The region was an important... διαβάστε περισσότερα