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Explore Xylokastron in Greece
Xylokastron in the region of Peloponnese with its 5,256 inhabitants is a town in Greece - some 59 mi or ( 96 km ) West of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Xylokastron is now 02:41 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Velo, Theodhoraiika, Lacedaemon, SiKyona, and Psila Alonia. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Velo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Xylokastron ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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APO TO DERVENI STO XYLOKASTRO
το Πέρασμα της Ολυμπιακής φλόγας απο το Δερβενι ΣΤΟ ΞΥΛΌΚΑΣΤΡΟ ..
ORINI KORINTHIA - FENEOS (Peloponnese) Greekcypriot's photos around STIMFALIA, Greece
Preview of Greekcypriot's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: STIMFALIA, ..
Belly dance workshop at Daphne's Club Hotel Apartments, 2009
Belly dance workshop at Daphne's Club Hotel Apartments, in Sykia, Peloponnese, Greece. For more information www.daphnesclub.com ..
Cruising with the dolphins in Xylokastro, Greece!
When a normal summer day on the beach becomes a free of charge unforgettable cruise with a boat around the Corinthian Gulf in Greece, surprised by jumping dolphins who come to greet you, visit ancient ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Geliniatika
Geliniatika is a village belonging to the municipality of Xylokastro, in the region of Corinth, Greece. The next major settlement is Sykia, approximately 4 km to the north. The local economy is mainly based on traditional smallholding. At the entrance of the village is the church of St Nicholas which was built around 1960, where originally stood the smaller church of St Nicholas which was built in 1870.
Located at 38.06 22.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Thalero
Thalero is one of the oldest villages in Corinthia, Greece. It is located 2 kilometers from the Gulf of Corinth, close to the city of Xylokastro. Its original name was Tholero cause of the water but changed through years to Thalero a name has its origins in ancient Greek word “thalos” which means blooming. The village has many flowers so that’s how it took his modern name. Poet Angelos Sikelianos spent his vacations there and wrote a poem has the name of the village.
Located at 38.04 22.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Fonissa
Fonissa is a stream in western Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. It is approximately 20 km long and flows into the Gulf of Corinth. The source of the river is in the hills near the village Rethi. It flows towards the southeast though a narrow gorge, and empties into the Gulf of Corinth between the villages Kato Loutro and Kamari, 6 km northwest of Xylokastro.
Located at 38.10 22.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Diminio, Corinthia
Diminio is a village in the municipality Sikyona, Corinthia, Greece. It is situated near the coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
Located at 38.03 22.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Pellene
This article is about the city in Achaea, which should not be confused with Pellene in Lacedaemon or Pallene. Pellene was the easternmost ancient Greek city-state in Achaea. The ruins are southwest of Xylokastro. The city sided with Sparta throughout the Peloponnesian War. It was a member of the Achaean League until that League was dissolved by Alexander the Great. In the fourth century it was ruled for some time by a tyrant.
Located at 38.04 22.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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