- Loutraki
Loutraki (Greek, Modern: Λουτράκι, Ancient/Katharevousa: Λουτράκιον) is a seaside town located 4 km NE of
Corinth in the Prefecture ofCorinthia ,Greece . Loutraki is the seat of the municipalityLoutraki-Perachora . It is largely a tourist town, and is well-known in Greece for its vast natural springs. The name itself, "Loutraki", derives from the Greek word for "Spring". Within Greece, Loutraki is also famous for its spring water, which is bottled and sold widely.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 earthquake and rebuilt. A large park was created by reclaiming sea area using the rubble of the fallen houses. Another strong earthquake hit the area in 1981 with less destructive effects.
The mountains dominate the north, northeast and further southeast. A monastery named
Osios Patapios is located about 10 km NW of Loutraki on Geraneia mountain, offering great view of theIsthmos area and theGulf of Corinth .Loutraki is well known for its
Casino (Club Hotel Casino Loutraki), one of the biggest inEurope . The town has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, churches, banks, plenty of hotels and spa facilities. It is connected to Athens and Corinth by bus and train.The region of
Loutraki-Perachora is also famous for theHeraion of Perachora (sanctuary of the goddessHera ), a archaeological site of great significance located at the end of thePerachora peninsula.Nearest places
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Perachora (NW)
*Corinth (SW)Historical population
ee also
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Loutraki-Perachora
*Perachora
*List of settlements in the Corinthia prefecture External links
* [http://www.loutraki.gr Municipality of Loutraki]
* [http://www.travelinfo.gr/loutraki/ travelinfo.gr - Loutraki]North: Geraneia mountains andPerachora (NW)West: Corinthian Gulf and Corinth (SW)Loutraki East: Saronic Gulf andAgioi Theodoroi (NE)South: Corinthian Gulf and Isthmus (SE)
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