Loutraki-Perachora
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Loutraki-Perachora is a former municipality in Corinthia
, Peloponnese, Greece
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi, of which it is a municipal unit. Loutraki
being the most important settlement is a seaside town having a population of 11,383 inh. (2001 census) in the southern part of Greece, famous for its natural beauties, spas and mineral water springs.
Recently one of the biggest casino
s in Europe has been built in Loutraki. A modern convention center is about to open gates and a marina
is also expected.
Loutraki sometimes is perceived as the last boundary of the Athens
metropolitan area. Many Athenians live in the community permanently or seasonally.
The area is a very important tourist destination for summer & weekend visitors from Athens metropolitan area, due to the proximity (about 80 km) and the clean and sandy beaches surrounding the town of Loutraki and the other seaside settlements.
The municipality lies on both sides of the Corinth Canal
, but primarily to its northeast; a small part lies on the southwest side of the Canal, on the Peloponnese
Peninsula. map The Corinth Canal is a partial border between the Corinthians' Common and the Loutraki-Perachoras Common. The Canal area though, is at responsibility of the latter. A private-owned company is operating the Canal ship traffic.
Loutraki's springs of mineral water are very well known for their exceptional qualities. A significant bottling industry has been developed due to this fact.
Perachora
is a smaller village (1,256 inh.) NW of Loutraki at a landlocked position surrounded by mountainous landscape. Large pine-trees forests are found there. These are the main source of the local production of natural resin. Other large towns include Kyras Vrysi (1,039 inh.) and Isthmia (1,030 inh.), the latter of which lies at the southeast entrance to the Corinth Canal. Together they form the Loutraki-Perachoras Municipality. Smaller settlements like Pisia (121 inh.), Schinos (49 inh.), etc. are also attached to the Municipality.
The region of Loutraki-Perachora is also famous for the Heraion of Perachora
(sanctuary of the goddess Hera
), an archaeological site of great significance located at the end of the Perachora
peninsula.
Corinthia
Corinthia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Peloponnese. It is situated around the city of Corinth, in the north-eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula.-Geography:...
, Peloponnese, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi, of which it is a municipal unit. Loutraki
Loutraki
Loutraki is a seaside resort located 84 km W of Athens and 4 km NE of Corinth in the Prefecture of Corinthia, Greece. Loutraki is the seat of the municipality Loutraki-Perachora. The town is well-known for its vast natural springs and its therapeutic spas.-History:In antiquity a town...
being the most important settlement is a seaside town having a population of 11,383 inh. (2001 census) in the southern part of Greece, famous for its natural beauties, spas and mineral water springs.
Recently one of the biggest casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
s in Europe has been built in Loutraki. A modern convention center is about to open gates and a marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
is also expected.
Loutraki sometimes is perceived as the last boundary of the Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
metropolitan area. Many Athenians live in the community permanently or seasonally.
The area is a very important tourist destination for summer & weekend visitors from Athens metropolitan area, due to the proximity (about 80 km) and the clean and sandy beaches surrounding the town of Loutraki and the other seaside settlements.
The municipality lies on both sides of the Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former an island. The builders dug the canal through...
, but primarily to its northeast; a small part lies on the southwest side of the Canal, on the Peloponnese
Peloponnese
The Peloponnese, Peloponnesos or Peloponnesus , is a large peninsula , located in a region of southern Greece, forming the part of the country south of the Gulf of Corinth...
Peninsula. map The Corinth Canal is a partial border between the Corinthians' Common and the Loutraki-Perachoras Common. The Canal area though, is at responsibility of the latter. A private-owned company is operating the Canal ship traffic.
Loutraki's springs of mineral water are very well known for their exceptional qualities. A significant bottling industry has been developed due to this fact.
Perachora
Perachora
Perachora, also Perahora or Perakhora is an inland settlement in the Loutraki-Perachoras municipality of the Corinthia prefecture in the periphery of Peloponnese in Greece. It is located about 7 km NW of the town of Loutraki in a hilly environment surrounded by higher elevation of the Geraneia...
is a smaller village (1,256 inh.) NW of Loutraki at a landlocked position surrounded by mountainous landscape. Large pine-trees forests are found there. These are the main source of the local production of natural resin. Other large towns include Kyras Vrysi (1,039 inh.) and Isthmia (1,030 inh.), the latter of which lies at the southeast entrance to the Corinth Canal. Together they form the Loutraki-Perachoras Municipality. Smaller settlements like Pisia (121 inh.), Schinos (49 inh.), etc. are also attached to the Municipality.
The region of Loutraki-Perachora is also famous for the Heraion of Perachora
Heraion of Perachora
The Heraion of Perachora was a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual construction and antiquity, the remains of a number of other structures have also been found, including a...
(sanctuary of the goddess Hera
Hera
Hera was the wife and one of three sisters of Zeus in the Olympian pantheon of Greek mythology and religion. Her chief function was as the goddess of women and marriage. Her counterpart in the religion of ancient Rome was Juno. The cow and the peacock were sacred to her...
), an archaeological site of great significance located at the end of the Perachora
Perachora
Perachora, also Perahora or Perakhora is an inland settlement in the Loutraki-Perachoras municipality of the Corinthia prefecture in the periphery of Peloponnese in Greece. It is located about 7 km NW of the town of Loutraki in a hilly environment surrounded by higher elevation of the Geraneia...
peninsula.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 8,543 |
| 1991 | 14,084 |
| 2001 | 15,077 |