What to do · Corinth
Heraion of Perachora and the Melagavi Lighthouse
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year; for swimming, May to October
- Who it's for
- All ages with closed shoes
What it is
At the tip of Cape Perachora, west of Lake Vouliagmeni, the Corinthians had a sanctuary of Hera beside a cove of clear water. The foundations of the temples remain, the altar, a stoa and the cisterns, among rocks and pines, with the white Melagavi lighthouse on the next headland. It is a place for strolling, looking out over the gulf and swimming in the cove.
Getting there
By car from Loutraki, about 30 minutes to the end of the road, past the lake. If you want a guide to tell you about it, Trekking Hellas runs a four-hour walk from Loutraki with a visit to the Heraion, from €40, and another at sunset.
Tips
- Footwear for the rocks Access to the water is over rock; water shoes help.
- Ask about opening hours at the tourist office The state of the site can change; confirm before you go.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Trekking HellasWalking Tour of Loutraki and Visit to the Heraion Visit their website
