A foothill village in the Municipality of Velo-Vocha, 326 m above sea level, home to 271 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation326 m
- Residents271
- MunicipalityVelo-Vocha
- TypeVillage
- 15.9 km south-west of Corinth
- Get there from: Vrachati (9.6 km)
straight-line distances
Kalentzi is a hillside village 15.9 km south-west of Corinth and about 9.6 km from Vrachati.
What to expect
The village stands at about 330 metres on the north-western foothills of Mount Fokas and had 271 permanent residents in the 2021 census. It is known for its sultana raisins, olive oil and apricots. The main church is Agios Konstantinos, and on the summit of Fokas, about 3 km away, are the ruins of a medieval castle.
Closest points
- Soulinari — 3.1 km
- Castle of Fokas — 3.3 km
- Chalkeio — 3.9 km
- Spathovouni — 4 km
History and character
Mount Fokas or Foukas, at whose foot the village stands, is the ancient Apesas. It rises south of Zevgolatio and separates the plains of Kleones, Nemea and Vocha.
Practical notes
- There is a café in the village; for more options, head down to Vrachati.
- You need suitable shoes for the castle on Fokas.
- Early summer is the season for local apricots.
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