A castle in the Municipality of Corinth.
- MunicipalityCorinth
- TypeFortification
- 17.4 km south of Corinth
straight-line distances
Castle of Mont Escouve is one of the strongholds that guarded the passes of Corinthia. It lies 17.4 km south of Corinth.
What to expect
Whoever held Corinthia held the way into the Peloponnese, so the region filled with small castles and towers at every critical point. Most survive as ruins standing in open country.
Closest points
- Agios Ioannis — 2.1 km
- Ryto — 3.5 km
- Angelokastro of Corinthia — 5.3 km
- Nea Almiri — 5.4 km
Practical notes
- Access usually means an uphill walk.
- There is no signage, lighting or railing — take care on the rocks.
- Avoid the hottest hours and the days after rain.
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