A tower.
- TypeTower
- 8.5 km south-east of Corinth
straight-line distances
Beside the ancient harbour of Kechreai stands a small fort known as the Bourtzi — a name that on Greek coasts almost always means a seaside tower-fort.
The position
The spot was not chosen at random: all traffic to and from the Saronic Gulf passed here. A fort at the harbour mouth controlled shipping and offered protection against pirate raids, a constant threat in post-Byzantine times.
What you will see
Sections of masonry survive close to the water. What makes the visit worthwhile is the combination: an ancient harbour submerged in the shallows, a medieval fort on the shore, and a beach right beside it.
Practical notes
- At Kechreai.
- Free access; no facilities.
- Combine it with the submerged remains of the ancient harbour.
Where it is
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