Visit Loutraki, Corinthia, Greece

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The town is well known for its vast natural springs and its therapeutic spas. You have one hour here, to explore the beach and the market. Here you can find from top quality international brands to traditional Greek shops, ranging from local hand crafted works of art and jewelry to furniture, porcelain, souvenirs, clothing, shoes, books and leather goods. The city of Loutraki has numerous restaurants, traditional places, seafood taverns, luxury dining spots, bakeries and patisseries but also fast foods and creperie. It is located 81 kilometres (50 miles) west of Athens and 8 kilometres (5 miles) northeast of Corinth. In antiquity a town called Thermae (Greek: Θερμαί, hot springs) existed on the site. In 1847, an announcement in Italy asserting the therapeutic benefits of bathing in the natural thermal spas found in Loutraki caused an influx of settlers in the surrounding areas, thereby creating modern Loutraki. In 1928, Loutraki was completely destroyed by an earthquake, and rebuilt. A large park was created by claiming land from the sea, using the rubble of the fallen houses. Another strong earthquake hit the area in 1981 but with less destructive effects. The town is bordered by the Gulf of Corinth in the west, while the mountain range of Geraneia dominates north and east. There is a small valley in the southwest that leads to the Isthmus of Corinth. Although part of Corinthia Prefecture, Loutraki is situated northwest of the Corinth Canal thus not on the Peloponnese. A monastery named Osios Patapios is located about 10 km (6 mi) NW of Loutraki on Geraneia mountain, offering great view of the Isthmos area and the Gulf of Corinth. Loutraki is well known for its Casino (Club Hotel Casino Loutraki), one of the biggest in Europe. The Heraion of Perachora (sanctuary of the goddess Hera) is an archaeological site of great significance located at the end of the Perachora peninsula and for the Vouliagmeni lake.

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