A seaside village in the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina, 38 m above sea level, home to 707 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation38 m
- Residents707
- MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
- 24.8 km north-west of Corinth
- Get there from: Xylokastro (5.3 km)
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Melissi spreads along the Corinthian Gulf coast east of Xylokastro. It belongs to the line of seaside villages that make this part of Corinthia popular for unfussy summer holidays.
What you will find
A long pebble beach with clear water, tavernas and cafes near the shore, and behind the settlement fields climbing towards the mountains.
The view across the gulf takes in Parnassos and Oiti — one of the defining features of this coast.
Practical notes
- About 35 km from Corinth, right beside Xylokastro.
- Easy access from the old national road.
- A good base for trips up to the mountain villages.
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