A foothill village in the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina, 489 m above sea level, home to 47 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation489 m
- Residents47
- MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
- TypeVillage
- 42.8 km north-west of Corinth
- Get there from: Derveni (6.3 km)
straight-line distances
Elliniko lies 42.8 km north-west of Corinth, roughly 6.3 km from Derveni.
What to expect
A village in the hilly interior of the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini, called Louzi until 1930. To its south-west lies the Agios Loukas gorge, a favourite hiking spot, and there is a summer camp in the area. The main church is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin, and south of the village stands the church of Agioi Theodoroi, built in 1817.
Closest points
- Vyzdianika — 1.8 km
- Skoupaiika — 1.8 km
- Ano Pitsa — 2 km
- Saftulis Cave — 2.3 km
Practical notes
- Wear proper shoes and carry water for the gorge.
- The road up from the coast is winding.
- Derveni and Xylokastro are the nearest places for services.
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