Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, Loutraki

Where: 90 km (55 miles) west of Athens

Why: To visit the extensive remains, dating mostly from the Roman period, dominated by the imposing ruins of the Archaic Temple of Apollo at Ancient Corinth. To visit the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow land bridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the mainland of Greece. To try your luck at the coastline casinos of nearby Loutraki.

How to get there: By car, bus, train

By car: From Athens, head south towards the Corinth Canal

By bus: Bus station servicing the Peloponnese: +302105134110

By train: There are several trains a day from Athens to Corinth and Argos. For train schedules to the Peloponnese: +302105131601

Approximate travel time from Athens: 2 hours by car

Don't miss: the Loutraki Folklore Museum; the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth; the ancient settlement of Schinous; the Roman villa at Katounistra, in Loutraki; the monasteries on the slopes of the Gerania

For more information on Ancient Corinth: http://www.ancientcorinth.net/

For more information on Loutraki: http://www.loutraki.gr