With children, a good day out is one that does not wear everyone out: little driving, safe access, something to see and somewhere to eat. In this list you will find places in Corinthia that our guide marks as suitable for families. Most are beaches with easy access, calm or shallow water and a café or taverna nearby, such as Vrachati, Sykia, Derveni and Loutraki. There are also two outings for days that are not beach days: the Melagkavi lighthouse, with Lake Vouliagmeni and a view over the gulf, and Penteskoufi castle above Ancient Corinth. Each page shows distances, a map and what is around, so you can combine two stops in the same day. For food with children, see also the list of family-friendly places in Kiato.
1. Vrachati Beach
Vrachati beach lies on the Corinthian Gulf, ten kilometres east of Corinth, roughly halfway between Corinth and Kiato. What to expect A shore of fine shingle mixed with sand, and clear, still water. Good with children: swimming, café.
Read more ›2. Sykia Beach
Sykia beach lies two kilometres before Xylokastro, in the municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini. What to expect White pebbles and crystal-clear water. Good with children: swimming, café, parking.
Read more ›3. Derveni Beach
Derveni beach is roomy, and combines its natural setting with proper facilities. What to expectWooden touches and sunbeds that go literally into the water. Good with children: swimming, organised, café.
Read more ›4. Loutraki Central Beach
Loutraki central beach is pebbly and runs in long stretches through the heart of the town. What to expectFully organised and busy all season, with sunbeds at the water's edge where coffee and drinks are brought to you. Good with children: swimming, organised, café.
Read more ›5. Lake Vouliagmeni Beach (Heraion)
The beach on Lake Vouliagmeni at Perachora: calm water, tavernas along the shore and the Heraion next door. Good with children: swimming, café.
Read more ›6. Pefkia Beach
At Pefkia the Xylokastro shoreline meets the green of the pine wood. What to expectFine shingle, with wooden benches and mats along its whole length. Good with children: swimming, organised, café.
Read more ›7. Melissi Beach
Melissi is one of those places chosen by people after rest rather than entertainment. What to expectSmall pebbles on a fairly roomy shore, with clear water that deepens gradually. Good with children: swimming, café.
Read more ›8. Penteskoufi Castle
The Frankish castle of Penteskoufi facing Acrocorinth: small, wild and with an unmatched view. Good with children: a walk.
Read more ›9. Melagavi Lighthouse
The lighthouse on Cape Melagavi, between Lake Vouliagmeni and the Corinthian Gulf — the finest sunset in Corinthia. Good with children.
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