Xylokastro lies roughly halfway between Athens and Patras, where the Corinthian Gulf meets the mountains. Its trademark is Pefkias, a rare pine forest that reaches down to the shore — perfect for walks and summer shade. Behind the town, mountain villages such as Trikala and Riza, together with nearby Lake Doxa, offer year-round escapes.
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Experiences & Tours departing from Corinthia
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📏 Distances & what is nearby
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- 🏘️Mertikaiika1.9 kmDirections →
- 🏘️Kariotika2.3 kmDirections →
- ⭐Zouzoulas Mansion2.7 kmDirections →
- 🏘️Geliniatika2.9 kmDirections →
- ⛰️Saftulis Cave11 kmDirections →
- 🏰Tower of Magoula of Pasio12 kmDirections →
- ⭐Ancient Stadium of Sicyon13 kmDirections →
- 🏛️Proscenium13 kmDirections →
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