The ancient town – Thermae today called Loutraki, is located on the north side of the Corinthian Gulf and it's extended on the foot of the Gerania mountain range, along a pebbled beach of 4 km.
Get in
[edit]Loutraki is only 80 km or one hour away from Athens. Suburban trains, known in Greek as "Proastiako" run hourly from Athens International Airport to the nearby Corinth City.
KTEL Intercity Buses depart from Athens station in Kifissou Avenue
Get around
[edit]Loutraki Bus Station:Τel.+30 27440 - 22262.
Loutraki Railway Station:Tel.+30 27440 - 61277.
Loutraki Radio-Taxi Service:Tel.+30 27440 - 61000.
Athens KTEL Bus Station:Tel.+30 210 - 5124910.
Athens Railway Station for the Peloponnese: Tel. +30 210 - 5131601 & 1440
See
[edit]- 1 Folk Museum, central square.
- 2 Osios Patapios Monastery. 10 km away on Geraneia mountain. It can be reached by foot via an unmarked dirt trail that leads up from the Loutraki town center, or by car. There are no signs along the trails, although there are red dots spray painted on rocks throughout the trails to keep hikers on track. Long trousers are required. The shrine of Saint Patapios, where the relics of the Egyptian saint are kept, is located in a cave in the monastery complex. From the monastery, a trail continues up to the Monastery of St. Paul the Apostle, and then further up to the top of Geraneia mountain. Caution: There is no clear trail after the Monastery of St. Paul the Apostle, and it can be very easy to get lost among the rocks and pine forests at the top of the mountain. Be sure to use GPS.
- The Diolkos and the Corinth Canal.
- 3 Vouliagmeni Lake (Blue Lake).
- Temple of Hera.
- The streets, beachfront, and parks of Loutraki
Do
[edit]- 1 Loutraki Thermal Spa, 24 Georgiou Lekka Str, ☏ +30 2744 062186. Spa treatments and wellness sessions
- Swim in the blue flag beach.
- Walk along the main beach pedestrian walk and enjoy the local cafes.
- Visit the casino.
- Explore the area till the Blue Lake Vouliagmeni and the ancient temple of Hera
Buy
[edit]Lots of different products to buy including hilopites, and local sweets Kazino
Eat
[edit]Many taverns and cafes around.
Budget restaurants
[edit]Look for classic favourites at Kazino. A Loutraki tradition.
- 1 Di Giorgio, Αlkionidon 4 & Poseidonos, ☏ +30 2744 064300. Greek-style pizza.
Mid-range
[edit]- 2 Agios Efrosinos, 17, "Agiou Ioannou" Str., ☏ +30 274 402 2247. Traditional Greek dishes (moussaka, octopus salad, giant black beans with onions)
- 3 Rigani Restaurant, 5, Papanikolaou str.. Modern Greek Cuisine
- 4 Woody's Grill, 5, Papanikolaou str. Traditional Greek dishes, grilled meat, and more. Very wide selection of food. Managed by a friendly Pakistani restaurateur.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Prima Vista Live, 257 Athens Ave.. Live Music Venue
- 2 Waves, 36, Posidonos Ave, ☏ +30 2744 069380. Beach bar
- 3 [dead link] Alterra, 362, Poseidonos Ave, ☏ +30 697 447 9851 (Mobile). Club theme party
Sleep
[edit]Budget
[edit]- Alkioni Campsite, ☏ +30 27440 57294, +30 6977 355205 (Mobile), +30 6932 424244 (Mobile).
- 1 Mitzithras Hotel, ☏ +30 27440 26260, +30 27440 26795, +30 27440 26277, fax: +30 27440 26277, [email protected]. 2-star hotel renovated in 2004
- 2 Mantas Seaside Boutique Hotel, 11, Damaskinou Str, ☏ +30 27440 28173, +30 27440 62938, fax: +30 27440 62939, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- 3 Akti Loutraki Hotel, 5, G. Lekka Ave, ☏ +30 27440 22338, +30 27440 22160, +30 6970-632107 (Mobile), fax: +30 27440 22160. 2-star hotel
- 4 Galanopoulos Hotel, 1, Micha Str, ☏ +30 2744024098. 2-star hotel
- 5 Hotel Segas, 8, Agiou Ioannou Str (Agias Sotirias Gulf), ☏ +30 27440 22623, fax: +30 27440 67610.
- 6 Diolkos Studios, 99, Possidonos Ave, ☏ +30 27440 66738. Rooms to let
- 7 Bretagne Hotel, 28, Georgiou Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 22349, +30 27440 22640, fax: +30 27440 22640. 2-star hotel
- 8 Marion Hotel, 36,"Grigoriou Lekka" Ave, ☏ +30 27440 66800, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- 9 Isthmia Central Hotel, 35, Eleftheriou Venizelou Str, ☏ +30 27440 22510, fax: +30 27440 22810, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- 10 Cristina Maris Hotel, 77, Possidonos Ave, ☏ +30 27440 69490, fax: +30 27440 69491, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- 11 Petit Palais Hotel, 48, G. Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 61977, fax: +30 27440 61973. 2-star hotel
- 12 Kosmopolit Hotel, 6, "Ilia Spirogiannaki" Str., ☏ +30 27440 22336, +30 27440 69050, fax: +30 27440 69051. 2-star hotel, built in 1936, renovated 2004. 36 A/C rooms. Bath or shower, Wi-Fi Wireless Internet, Satellite-TV.
- 13 Andreou Hotel, 30, G. Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 22280. 2-star hotel
- 14 Galaxy Hotel, 7, Neraidas Str, ☏ +30 27440 28282, +30 27440 28715, fax: +30 27440 63214, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- 15 Marko Hotel, 3, "Lambrou Katsoni" Str, ☏ +30 27440 63542, fax: +30 27440 22800. 2-star hotel
- 16 Ilion Hotel, 50, Eleftheriou Venizelou Str, ☏ +30 27440 23177, +30 27440 67928, fax: +30 27440 23177, [email protected]. 2-star hotel
- Mon Repos Hotel, 13, G. Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 22113, fax: +30 27440 22113. 2-star hotel
Mid-range
[edit]- 17 Aegli Hotel, 15, "G. Lekka Str" (Near the spa center), ☏ +30 27440 22344, +30 27440 64090, fax: +30 27440 22344, [email protected]. 3-star hotel
- 18 Barbara Hotel (Pefkaki), ☏ +30 27440 64338, +30 27440 61895, fax: +30 27440 61896. 3-star hotel
- 19 Pappas Hotel, ☏ +30 27440 62782, +30 27440 23936, fax: +30 27440 23940, [email protected]. 3-star hotel
- 20 Vassilikon Hotel, ☏ +30 27440 22313, fax: +30 27440 23114, [email protected]. 3-star hotel
- 21 Excelsior Hotel, 30, "25th Martiou" Square, ☏ +30 27440 23806, fax: +30 27440 22254, [email protected]. 3-star hotel
- 22 Theoxenia Hotel, 17, G. Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 22257, fax: +30 27440 28166. 3-star hotel
- 23 Bakos Hotel, 4, Ekonomou Str, ☏ +30 27440 22518, +30 27440 65130, fax: +30 27440 21000, [email protected]. 3-star hotel
Splurge
[edit]- 24 Club Hotel Casino Loutraki, 48, Akti Possidonos Str, ☏ +30 27440 60300, fax: +30 27440 65513. 5-star hotel built in 2002, renovated in 2006
- 25 Poseidon Resort Hotel, ☏ +30 27440 67938, fax: +30 27440 67950. 5-star hotel
- 26 Paolo Hotel, 16, "Ethnikis Antistassis" Str, ☏ +30 27440 66921, fax: +30 27440 63504. 4-star hotel
- 27 Hotel Park, 8, G. Lekka Str, ☏ +30 27440 22270, fax: +30 27440 63405. 4-star hotel
- 28 Achillion Hotel, 12, Eleftheriou Venizelou Str, ☏ +30 27440 22271, +30 27440 26725, +30 27440 64084, fax: +30 27440 26757, [email protected]. 4-star hotel
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