A mountain village in the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina, 706 m above sea level, home to 75 residents at the 2011 census.
- Elevation706 m
- Residents75
- MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
- TypeVillage
- 38.3 km west of Corinth
- Get there from: Xylokastro (9.2 km)
straight-line distances
Korfiotissa lies 38.3 km west of Corinth, roughly 9.2 km from Xylokastro.
What to expect
A mountain village at about 770 metres, west of the Fonissa stream, surrounded by almond trees, pines and cypresses. Residents mainly grow Corinthian currants. The Monastery of Panagia Korfiotissa and the church of Agios Nikolaos are in the area, and Saftouli Cave is close by.
Closest points
- Nees Vrysoules — 1.4 km
- Amfithea — 1.9 km
- Saftulis Cave — 2.3 km
- Ano Loutro — 2.6 km
History and character
Until 1927 the village was called Koutsi.
Practical notes
- The road up from the coast is winding
- In winter there may be frost
- Respect the monastery’s opening hours and dress code
Where it is
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