The monastery includes the hostels, cells for the 40 nuns, a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the cemetery (with the chapel of St. Mary of Egypt) and the katholikon of the Holy Trinity. Finally there is an exhibition room for the visitors.
Lake Vouliagmeni is a lagoon, located northwest of Loutraki, close to the site area of Heraion and the settlement of Perachora. It has a maximum length of 2 km and a maximum width of about 1 km. The depth does not exceed 40 meters. It features a beach with sand in contrast to the beach of Loutraki. The lagoon communicates with the Corinthian bay through a very narrow channel, whose width does not exceed 6 meters.
Corinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern town of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. Since 1896, systematic archaeological investigations of the Corinth Excavations by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens have revealed large parts of the ancient city, and recent excavations conducted by the Greek Ministry of Culture have brought important new facets of antiquity to light.
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. The most celebrated myths of ancient Athens, its greatest religious festivals, earliest cults and several decisive events in the city's history are all connected to this sacred precinct. The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. These unique masterpieces of ancient architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a most innovative manner and have influenced art and culture for many centuries. The Acropolis of the fifth century BC is the most accurate reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Pericles.
The famous ancient theatre, which hosts ancient drama during the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, is the main reason to visit the region. Located at the foot of the pine mountain Akro and in the recess of a bay, the village of old Epidaurus is quite nice and is surrounded by an area planted with olive and citrus trees. The most beautiful spot is the picturesque harbor, classic station for yacht lovers – the moored sailboats and the fishing boats make up the typical summer scenery of the settlement.
Typical provincial town, 41 km southwest of Corinth, near the border of Corinth and Argolis, Nemea is surrounded by fertile plains – thanks to the river Asopos. Two reasons bring you here; the age-long local tradition in viniculture and winemaking and the important archaeological site, located outside the village of Ancient Nemea. If you are wine lovers, make a stop at the wineries of the area so as to see up close the winemaking process. Moreover, there is the interesting route that takes you from Nemea to Kastania, in the mountains of Corinth, through the villages Psari, Aidonia and Petri.
Famous in the ancient times due to its famous oracle, the (ancient) city of Delphi continues to attract visitors from every corner of the world. Besides there is convenient and easy access from Athens (two and a half hours), as well as the proximity to popular weekend destinations like Arachova, Parnassos and Galaxidi. Coming from Arachove, the first you will see is the ancient city. With the background of the vertical cliffs of the Phedriadon and the olive groves of the Pleistos valley pouring to Krissaios field, the archaeological site unfolds both sides of the main asphalt road.
The archaeological site of Olympia is one of the most important of the world, and despite its occasional adventures, it attracts tourists like a magnet and defines the tourism profile of the region. You can plan a complete ride to the past, starting from the new Museum of Olympic Games, which introduces the visitor in a modern way to the essence of the Games as held in antiquity. So then you will be able to enjoy the archaeological site itself “fully educated”, where a beautiful pedestrian route leads. Natural conclusion, the renovated Archaeological Museum. The area has remarkable hotels in the hills around the site and inside the small village, which has tourist taverns and places for coffee and drinks. A picturesque area is towards the train station of Olympia, next to Kladeos, tributary of Alpheus.
