A lowland village in the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, 73 m above sea level, home to 1,149 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation73 m
- Residents1,149
- MunicipalityLoutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi
- TypeVillage
- 5.7 km south-east of Corinth
straight-line distances
Kyras Vrysi lies 5.7 km south-east of Corinth.
What to expect
A lowland village on the Isthmus, west of the Corinth Canal and towards the Saronic side, at about 65 metres above sea level. On its north-eastern edge lies the archaeological site of Isthmia, with the Sanctuary of Poseidon where the Isthmian Games were held, together with the Archaeological Museum of Isthmia. It belongs to the community of Isthmia in the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi.
History and character
The village is also called Kyra Vrysi. It was officially recorded as a settlement in 1879 and today belongs to the community of Isthmia, together with Isthmia, Agios Charalambos, Kavos, Palaio Kalamaki and Paradeisos.
The sanctuary of Poseidon at the edge of the village was a place of worship from the Geometric period. The Isthmian Games were held in the second and fourth year after each Olympiad. Read more about the sanctuary of Poseidon.
Closest points
- Archaeological Museum of Isthmia — 600 m
- Temple of Poseidon — 640 m
- Sanctuary of Palaimon (Palaimonium) — 642 m
- Isthmia — 695 m
Practical notes
- The Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is a few hundred metres away — check opening hours before you go.
- Easy access by car from Corinth and the Isthmus.
- For a swim, the Saronic coast (Isthmia, Kalamaki) is a short drive away.
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