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Chalkeio (Chalki) lies 19.1 km west of Corinth, roughly 10.9 km from Vrachati.
What to expect
A hill village of the Municipality of Velo – Vocha at about 280 metres, some 11 km south-west of Zevgolatio. It overlooks the Zapantis valley, where residents grow sultana vines, citrus and olives. Soulinari and the Castle of Fokas are nearby.
Closest points
- Soulinari — 2.1 km
- Castle of Fokas — 2.6 km
- Stimagka — 3.8 km
- Kalentzi — 3.9 km
History and character
South of the village rises Mount Fokas or Foukas, the ancient Apesas, which separates the plains of Kleones, Nemea and Vocha. On the mountain stands the small church of Panagia Zoodochos Pigi, and the ruins of a medieval castle survive on its summit.
Practical notes
- The road climbs with bends; drive carefully.
- Combine it with the Castle of Fokas and Soulinari.
- For shopping, the nearest centre is Zevgolatio.
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Printed on: 17/10/2026
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