Gulf of Corinth Attractions
There are numerous town located along the south shore of the Gulf of Corinth. This area includes towns from Corinth to just east of Patras.
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Diakofto, Greece
Diakoftó, 15km/9mi east of Aíyion, is a railroad station on the Patras-Corinth line, from which a narrow-guage railroad goes up to Kalávryta. From the upper station at Megaspilaion it is a 45minutes' walk to the cave monastery of Megaspilaion, founded in the fifth century.
The rail line used to be a rack railroad and an antique rack locomotive is on display at the station.
The rail line used to be a rack railroad and an antique rack locomotive is on display at the station.
Kalavrita
Terminus of the rack railroad from Diákofto on the Gulf of Corinth.
The ride from Diákofto to Kalávryta is breathtaking as the tiny train climbs slowly up the Vouraikos Gorge, with foaming waters coursing through the narrow ravine.
About one hour east of the town, on a rocky height, stand the ruins of a medieval castle "Kastro tis Orias". From Kalávryta you can also visit the historic monasteries of Ayía Lavrá and Méga Spiléon.
(Near Diakofto)
Kalávryta, situated at the foot of Mt Erymanthos in the northern Peloponnese, is a good base for hill walking and climbing. The town was destroyed and more than 1,400 people were murdered by German troops in 1943 in reprisal for partisan activities in the area. There is a memorial on the hill above the town.Terminus of the rack railroad from Diákofto on the Gulf of Corinth.
The ride from Diákofto to Kalávryta is breathtaking as the tiny train climbs slowly up the Vouraikos Gorge, with foaming waters coursing through the narrow ravine.
About one hour east of the town, on a rocky height, stand the ruins of a medieval castle "Kastro tis Orias". From Kalávryta you can also visit the historic monasteries of Ayía Lavrá and Méga Spiléon.
