A mountain village in the Municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostina, 670 m above sea level, home to 55 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation670 m
- Residents55
- MunicipalityXylokastro-Evrostina
- TypeVillage
- 28.6 km west of Corinth
- Get there from: Xylokastro (6.6 km)
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Throfari is one of the small mountain villages you pass climbing from Xylokastro into the highlands. It occupies a position with an open view over the Corinthian Gulf and the mountains of the far shore.
Its character
A quiet settlement of stone houses with few permanent residents, coming strongly to life at festivals and in summer when the families return. Forest and cultivated land spread all around.
What to do
- Stop for coffee with a view on the road up to Trikala.
- Walk the paths around the village.
- Explore the neighbouring villages of Zemeno and Riza.
Practical notes
- Reached from Xylokastro on an uphill road.
- Few facilities — it is worth carrying supplies.
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