How to spend top weekend in Loutraki - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Active Leisure on the Beaches of Loutraki

The beaches of Loutraki have a total length of 3 kilometers. They are covered with small pebbles. You can spend your free time sunbathing, swimming and choosing a suitable option for active leisure on any of them. This can be snorkeling, surfing and windsurfing, water skiing or catamaran rides, a trip on a rented yacht along the coast, and even beach volleyball.

You can also take a tour of the Gulf of Corinth from the city's port. You will get the opportunity to go sea fishing, swim in the open sea, and watch the sunset during the tour. But if you want more extreme entertainment you should take a scuba dive. You will have a chance to find the sunken ancient city during the dive. The treasure is hidden there.

Cruise through the Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal is located near Loutraki. Its length is 6 meters, depth – 8 meters, width – 25 meters. It connected 2 seas: the Aegean and the Ionian. It was opened for shipping in 1893. You can go on a 2-hour cruise on it on a small pleasure boat or a large motor ship. However, you must wear warm clothing before starting the cruise. A strong wind blows here. You can enjoy the sea breeze, admire the beautiful landscape, and watch the huge jellyfish that have a pink color. You will also get the opportunity to make a voyage at night to look at the stars and moon. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Climbing Mount Gerania

If you are a fan of mountain climbing you can make the ascent to mount Gerania and enjoy the scenic views of Loutraki. The monastery of Saint Patapios was built here at an altitude of 1 kilometer from the earth's surface in 1952. You will have to walk up a long staircase with 144 steps made of stone to get to it. According to legend, this stairway cleanses us from sins. You can see the ancient frescoes once inside the building. They were created 800 years ago. You can also climb to the observation deck. If you reach it you will have a chance to see not only the city and its surroundings but also the Aegean and Ionian seas from a height.

Swim in the Thermal Waterfall

Do you want to swim in the thermal water? You will have this opportunity not only in the hotel or in the Spa center but also in nature in Loutraki. You should go in the direction of Perachora town for this. The thermal waterfall is located in the municipal park here. You can walk around the area with palm trees, stairs, hiking trails, and cafes. You will enjoy the beautiful nature and panoramic views of the coast. The light turns on in the evening. Therefore, the attraction looks even more beautiful. But the main activity that awaits you is swimming in the pool. The water gets here from the waterfall. Its temperature is 32°C.

Adrenaline Rides of the Water Fun Aqua Park

Water Fun is an 8-minute drive from the city. It is open from 10:30 to 18:30 every day during the warm season of the year. You can get here on a regular bus. It goes to Corinth. You need to get off at the Isthmos stop. You will get the opportunity to swim in 4 pools and make a rafting trip on the "Lazy River" in Water Fun. You can also ride 2 kamikaze slides to test your nerves. Their length is 68 and 70 meters. You can also use the Black Hole attraction. It is a 110-meter slide. You will have the opportunity to make a descent from the 37-meter slide "Multislide" and from the slide, which is 90 meters long.

Climb the Lighthouse at Cape of Malagavi

Cape of Malagavi is located in the North-Western part of Loutraki. A stone lighthouse was built on it 100 meters from the shore in the XIX century. It has a green dome. It is well preserved to this day. You can get here by tour bus. It departs from the city center. You will have to walk along a narrow path. You can take a close look at the attraction created by human hands, once on the cape. You will also enjoy views of the Gulf of Corinth and the sanctuary of Hera.