ancient ruins
Ancient Corinth
The ruins of one of ancient Greece's wealthiest cities, dominated by the imposing columns of the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Peloponnese, Greece · Europe
Xylókastro is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Káto Dhiminió, 29km from Ancient Corinth.
Xylókastro is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 5,500, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Xylókastro sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Xylókastro to your route.
Aristonautae or Aristonautai (Ancient Greek: Ἀριστοναῦται) was a town of ancient Achaea, serving as the harbour of Pellene, at a distance of 60 stadia from it, and 120 from Aegeira. It is said to have been so called from the Argonauts having landed there in the course of their voyage.
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Xylókastro is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.0776 latitude, 22.6317 longitude.
Xylókastro has a population of approximately 5,500 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
The ruins of one of ancient Greece's wealthiest cities, dominated by the imposing columns of the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A monolithic rock fortress rising 575 meters above ancient Corinth, one of the most impressive medieval fortifications in Greece.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A narrow artificial waterway cut through solid rock connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, with vertical walls 90 meters high.
35 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
The legendary citadel of King Agamemnon and center of the Mycenaean civilization, famous for its Lion Gate, beehive tombs, and massive Cyclopean walls.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
40 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
A genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A chic stone mountain town clinging to Parnassus slopes, a winter-sports and après hub near Delphi.
45 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
The ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus that was considered the center of the world in ancient Greek religion, home to the famous Oracle of Apollo.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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