A seaside village in the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina, 54 m above sea level, home to 193 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation54 m
- Residents193
- MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
- TypeHamlet
- 51.2 km north-west of Corinth
- Get there from: Derveni (2.1 km)
straight-line distances
Petalou lies 51.2 km north-west of Corinth, roughly 2.1 km from Derveni.
What to expect
A village at a low altitude of about 60 metres, just west of Derveni and close to the shore of the Gulf of Corinth. The church of Agios Andreas stands prominently at the edge of the village. The Derveni junction on the Olympia Odos motorway is very close.
Closest points
- Roman Baths — 610 m
- Rozena — 1.2 km
- Ano Aigialos — 1.6 km
- Mavra Litharia — 1.8 km
Practical notes
- Easy access from the Derveni junction of the Olympia Odos
- Sea, food and shops in nearby Derveni
- The Roman Baths are also in the area
Where it is
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