Sightseeing in Loutraki - what to see. Complete travel guide
Loutraki is an amazing Greek city located on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth. It is always very sunny here, and tourists will find in Loutraki numerous beautiful beaches and clear water. As a resort town Loutraki is famous for its high-quality service. This is also one of the most famous destinations for medical tourism.
1. Loutraki is a popular beach resort, so most tourists visit it in the summer months. It's recommended to book a hotel room for the summer in advance. 2. Active tourists who want to … 
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In addition to mineral springs, the resort is famous for its historical monuments. In the picturesque hilly terrain, is located the Monastery of Saint Potapia. To climb to it, you need to overcome the staircase, which has 144 steps. This monastery has been visited by pilgrims from all over the world for hundreds of years. For them climbing a steep mountain staircase is a kind of purification ritual. The monastery was founded in a symbolic place. If you believe the legend, at the top of the hill there is a cave in which Saint Potapia lived. Currently, there are about 40 nuns in the convent. This monastery is open to visitors and ordinary tourists.
The most lively place of the resort is the embankment, along which the most popular hotels, restaurants and entertainment are concentrated. At the end of this promenade is a quiet picturesque park. It is located on a small hill, so from some parts of the park opens an excellent panoramic view of the city. There are several quiet wild beaches here, and also, interesting natural attractions can be seen.
Loutraki cannot boast an abundance of large shopping malls, but the choice of small specialized stores is very broad here. Men will be interested in visiting Spoiled, a clothing store … Open
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On the territory of the city, there are several interesting old churches, among which the Church of Saint Andrew. This church was built in 1345 and for hundreds of years it preserved its original appearance. In 1981, the building was partially destroyed by an earthquake. Its restoration continues even now. Despite the destruction, the church is open to visitors. An ancient altar and an iconostasis are preserved in it. On the territory of the church, there is a secret passage leading to a cave. If you believe the legends, Andrey Pervozvanny hid in this cave from the pursuing Roman troops.
Loutraki is the most ancient Greek city that has been famous for its hot springs since the days of the Roman Empire. Of course, it is primarily interesting from a historical point of view - … Open
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Loutraki
♥ Castle 'Acrocorinth' Corinth, 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 45.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bourtzi' Nafplio, 48.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 48.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Loutraki
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 95.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Loutraki from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Athens
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Loutraki center - 66.9 km.
An integral part of culture of the modern city are interesting myths. Athens received its name in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of arts, crafts and military affairs. Travelers who wish to admire historical heritage of Athens and feel culture of the ancient city would have an opportunity to learn a lot of beautiful legends. It seems that even stubborn influence of modernity can’t destroy belief in power of ancient Greek gods and the way of life that has been formed over thousands of years. …
Read further Distance from Loutraki center - 66.9 km.
House Blue Forest
From the series “Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees”
Check on the map: Distance from Loutraki center - 66.8 km.
Since 2003, Blue Forest has been building elite houses on trees, their projects are focused on connoisseurs of modern comfort and luxury. ‘James Bond’ Tree House is one of the company's first and most famous projects. It was built in a picturesque pine forest and is located at a height of three meters above the ground level. Designers of the high-tech house managed to develop the design in such a way that during its erection no branches were cut, and the trees became an integral part of the house's design. …
Read further Distance from Loutraki center - 66.8 km.
Acropolis of Athens
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map: Distance from Loutraki center - 66.6 km.
As in ancient times, the gorgeous building is clearly visible from any part of the city. Locals carefully preserve this historical landmark. It is forbidden to erect high-rise buildings in the city in order to maintain a clear view on the territory of Athens. Travelers who want to stroll through the ancient part of Greece will be able to see the carefully restored Parthenon, several reconstructed temples, and the ancient theater, as well as temples of the Greek gods. …
Read further Distance from Loutraki center - 66.6 km.
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