Sofiko

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Sofiko is one of the largest villages in south-eastern Corinthia and the centre of an area quite unlike the rest: here the pine forest dominates, the terrain is mountainous, and the sea lies just below on the Saronic side.

Its character

This is a village with a tradition of stock-raising and resin, with a broad square and a life that does not depend on tourism. Above the settlement stand the ruins of the medieval castle of Sofiko.

What is around

• Korfos: a picturesque bay with tavernas and clear water, a few kilometres south.
• Forest tracks and paths through the pine woods.
• The beaches of the eastern coast, from Almyri to Katakali.

Practical notes

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• The roads are winding; allow extra time.
• A good base for exploring the little-known southern part of Corinthia.