Nestled by the sea on Loutraki's largest and most picturesque beach, Club Hotel Loutraki, a 5-star resort with breathtaking views of the Corinthian Gulf, is the perfect retreat for an unforgettable escape from everyday life.
Club Hotel Loutraki is situated on Poseidonos Coastal Street, along the vibrant beach of Loutraki. Its prime location ensures convenient access from Athens and the broader road and rail networks.
Loutraki, a cosmopolitan coastal town in the gateway to Peloponnese, lies approximately 84 kilometers from Athens and just 4 kilometers from the city of Corinth. Renowned for its thermal springs and stunning natural surroundings, the town beautifully blends mountain and sea, offering visitors a wide range of activities and attractions.
Key highlights include the Loutraki Thermal Spa, the casino, and nearby historical sites such as the Heraion of Perachora and the Corinth Canal. Loutraki is the perfect destination for those seeking a combination of relaxation, culture, and scenic beauty.
The archaeological site of Heraion lies approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Ancient Corinth, at the tip of the Perachora peninsula. Beyond the sanctuary of Hera, the site has revealed significant remnants of early Corinthian civilization, including an L-shaped stoa, a large water reservoir, dining halls, and a smaller secondary temple.
The sanctuary of Hera, located in the harbor beneath today's Melagavi lighthouse, served as the focal point of the area. During pre-Roman times, this region was a vital part of Corinthian territory. The art of Corinth, from the Geometric and Archaic periods, would have been well known even without the discoveries at Perachora. Excavations conducted between 1930 and 1933 covered the Heraion and the nearby sanctuaries of Hera Akraia and Limenia.
Ancient Corinth was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, governing a territory that roughly covered the eastern part of today's Corinthia and the northeastern area of modern Argolis. It shared borders with Sicyon to the west, the Megarians to the east, the Argives to the southwest, and the Epidaurians to the south.
Strategically located on the Isthmus, Corinth held a vital position that made it the most important commercial center of the ancient world-at least until the rise of Athens challenged its dominance. Renowned for its wealth, Corinth was considered one of the richest cities of antiquity.
Mycenae was an ancient city in Argolis, situated near Mount Tritos and overlooking the Argolic Gulf. The archaeological site of Mycenae lies approximately 90 kilometers southwest of Athens, in the northeastern Peloponnese.
It was one of the most significant centers of Greek civilization, serving as a formidable military stronghold that exerted influence over much of southern Greece. The era of Greek history from around 1600 BC to 1100 BC is known as the "Mycenaean" period, named after this prominent city.
The Isthmus of Corinth stands as a monumental engineering achievement-a project that took 2,300 years to realize. Its strategic location made "Aphneios Corinth" a prominent maritime, commercial, and cultural hub since ancient times.
The canal slices straight through the Isthmus, stretching 6,346 meters in length. At sea level, its width measures 24.6 meters, narrowing slightly to 21.3 meters at the bottom, with a depth ranging from 7.5 to 8 meters. In total, the excavation removed an astounding 12 million cubic meters of earth.
Among all ancient theaters, the Epidaurus Theater stands out as the most beautiful and best-preserved. Originally built to entertain patients, it can accommodate up to 13,000 spectators. Its exceptional acoustics, combined with its remarkable state of preservation, have paved the way for the long-standing Epidaurus Festival.
Over the years, many of Greece's greatest performers have graced its stage, including Alexis Minotis, Katina Paxinou, Anna Synodinou, Thanasis Vengos, and Maria Callas.
