What to do · Corinth
Sea Kayaking from Lake Vouliagmeni to the Heraion of Perachora
Information
- From
- €80 per person
- Duration
- 4 h
- Distance
- 10 km
- Season
- March – November
- Who it's for
- From age 12, able to swim; beginner level
What it is
Lake Vouliagmeni at Perachora is a saltwater lagoon about 20 km from Loutraki, joined to the Gulf of Corinth by a narrow channel. The kayak outing with Trekking Hellas starts on the lake, crosses that channel and follows the coast to the cape where the Heraion, Hera's sanctuary, stood, with a stop to swim below the temple, and reaches the Melagavi lighthouse before turning back. It is about 10 km in four hours with breaks.
Who it suits
It is beginner level: you do not need to have paddled before, but you must be able to swim and have basic fitness. Minimum age 12, with an adult. Wear swimwear underneath, bring a cap and sun protection; the company provides the kayak, life jacket and paddle.
Price and booking
From €80 per person in a group, with a minimum of two, and from €120 private. It includes an English-speaking guide, equipment, photos and insurance. Transport to the lake is not included: it can be requested separately. In bad weather the outing is moved to another day or cancelled.
Getting there
By car from Loutraki, along the Perachora road towards the lake, about 25 minutes. The meeting point is the Ypanema Beach Bar, on the shore. The same company runs a walk to the Heraion and the lighthouse, from €40, and a canyoning trip in the Pissia gorge, from €55.
Tips
- Ask about the cancellation policy The website does not publish it; ask for it when you book.
- Go with a full tank There is little between Loutraki and the lake.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need experience to kayak at Loutraki?
No: it is a beginner outing, level 1. You do need to be able to swim.
From what age?
From 12, accompanied by an adult.
With teenagers
Who runs it
- Trekking HellasLoutraki Sea Kayak: from Lake Vouliagmeni to the Heraion Visit their website
