A mountain village in the Municipality of Corinth, 655 m above sea level, home to 279 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation655 m
- Residents279
- MunicipalityCorinth
- TypeVillage
- 18.6 km south of Corinth
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Agios Ioannis is a mountain village 18.6 km south of Corinth.
What to expect
The village stands at about 655 metres and had 279 permanent residents in the 2021 census. It already appears in Ottoman tax registers around 1500. It is best known for the Gkiosa Festival, held every July with traditional food and folk music. The surrounding hills hold the ruined castles of Mount Escouve and Alatargia, as well as Angelokastro.
Closest points
- Castle of Mont Escouve — 2.1 km
- Castle of Alatargia — 4 km
- Angelokastro of Corinthia — 4.7 km
- Angelokastro — 4.9 km
Practical notes
- In July, during the Gkiosa Festival, the village gets busy — allow time for parking.
- Mountain road: in winter, check the weather before setting off.
- A good base for visiting the medieval castles nearby.
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