I decided to go on my own to the Greek resorts to see the sights of the resort of Loutraki, to evaluate local beaches, find out where you can dine inexpensively in Loutraki and what shopping is like here; want to know more - read the story about how to relax in Greece without the help of travel agencies

I already happened to visit the Loutraki resort a few years earlier, when I rode around Greece as part of tourist group. We were then attached to the edge of Attica, instead of being taken directly to Athens - I think cheap hotels in Loutraki they killed all the other options with favorable offers for the travel agency. In my opinion, it would be more correct to live in the Greek capital, because it’s easy to make a trip to the Peloponnese from there, and an extra day of rest on the eve of a whole week on the Halkidiki peninsula didn’t make the weather, especially the beaches in Loutraki are still the same. But it turned out the way it did...

A new visit to the famous resort was designed to combine business with pleasure: I could stay in Athens and get from there to Corinth, and then move deeper into the Peloponnesian Peninsula, but I wanted to collect more information along the way about where to eat in Loutraki, what kind of shopping is there, and what are the attractions. Therefore, in the evening, sometimes I set sail from the capital to the west.

To get from Athens to the resort of Loutraki, a minimum of effort is required: buses between these two cities run regularly, about once an hour, sometimes even more often; the bus schedule in Loutraki becomes denser in the evening, only on Sundays there are much fewer flights.

In addition to direct buses, there is also a fallback option to get from Athens to the resort of Loutraki: flights towards Corinth leave the capital's bus station every half hour, and if you get off near the Corinth Canal, it's easy to catch a cart from the terminal there shuttle bus in Loutraki. The trip will then take a little longer and cost a little more, but it will be possible to see such a wonder of the world as the famous canal. I will add that a bus trip to Loutraki from Athens cost me 8.50 euros, I calmly bought a ticket at the ticket office of the Athens bus station right before departure. It may not be so easy in the summer season, especially if you have to go on a weekend when there is a reduced schedule, so it's better to keep this nuance in mind ...

Traveling by bus to Loutraki from Athens takes about an hour and a half, almost half of this time is spent on leaving the capital on the highway. Then things go much better, and all that remains is to stare out the window at the flickering landscapes of Greece. True, I rode in the evening, when the landscapes were mostly lights, but the views of Attica remained in my memory after the last trip.

When the bus from Athens arrived in Loutraki, made a difficult maneuver and stopped, at first I did not believe that we had arrived: from my point of view, so famous and major resort should have had a large terminal. Even when the driver turned off the engine and began to expressively look into the cabin, I still stared out the window, doubting and looking for the bus station.

The bus station of Loutraki was found only the next morning, when during a walk I went to the place of the recent disembarkation. It turned out that the intercity terminal is a tiny room with an area of ​​​​four by five meters, inside which there are five seats and an information desk. There is no luggage storage at the bus station of the Loutraki resort, just as there is no ticket office: tickets must be bought directly from the driver when boarding. So you don’t need to go inside the building at all, since the flight schedule from Loutraki to Athens, Corinth and other cities in Greece hangs on the stand at the entrance.

Judging by the map, the Marko Hotel I ordered was located near the bus station, and this proximity was one of the factors that prompted me to choose this particular place. Hotels in Loutraki are a dime a dozen, almost every second building is a hotel, and all the rest rent out rooms. Due to the abundance of offers, it is difficult to make the right choice, you need to analyze reviews very carefully and not rely on beautiful pictures alone. At one time, I saw enough bright photos in the booklet of a travel agency that promised fabulous living conditions, and then the group was settled in the sad memory of Mitzitras, which left very bad memories. Judging by the current advertising, the hotel managed to be updated, the cracks in the rooms were covered up and the shabby plumbing was changed, but my disgust for this place has survived to this day - passing by, I involuntarily shuddered ...

Things were much better with my new residence: the Marko Hotel stands in the very center of the Loutraki resort, only 1 block separates it from the sea. The reviews for it were good, and the stories of the tourists did not let me down, all the descriptions turned out to be correct. At my disposal was a large room with air conditioning, all amenities and a balcony - this is a standard set for local numbers. Another thing is that it was winter in the yard, albeit a Greek one, but still winter, so I just stuck the tip of my nose out onto the balcony and immediately slammed the door - it wasn’t enough to cool the room, and so it was not possible to warm it up to the end. Yes, the size of the room played a cruel joke in this regard: immediately after arrival, I turned on the air conditioner to full, switching it to heating mode, but the air remained cold for the most part, and I felt comfortable only on the bed, directly under the heat flow from the air conditioner.

This state of affairs somewhat upset me, because that night I was the only guest and, it seems to me, the hospitable hostess could well keep some of the joyful smiles for herself, but turn on the heating a couple of hours before my arrival, especially since I indicated when booking, when I expect to get from Athens to the resort of Loutraki.

But at breakfast, the Greek woman wrapped me in care, bringing a bunch of food, including scrambled eggs, sausage, sandwiches, delicious coffee. I’m not sure that in the summer, when tourists flood the resort, the breakfasts of the Marko Hotel will be as plentiful, but in any case, I liked the meal, and I made favorable reviews for this hotel.

According to the trip plan, I was supposed to spend about half a day exploring the sights of Loutraki, and then move to Corinth. I was able to fulfill my plan one hundred percent, laying the foundation for success with a visit to the local tourist office. It is located in the pavilion at Eleftheriou Venizelou 40, and they give out free Loutraki resort cards. With the help of such a map, I instantly established where the most interesting places are. In addition, the tour office offers a large selection of excursions in the surroundings, so if anyone wants to get from Loutraki to the Blue Lake or go somewhere else, he can get comprehensive information from the office.

One of the most popular attractions for tourists who are bored with a measured vacation in Loutraki is a sea cruise. Excursions start sailing from the city pier, which is located just north of the city center, it is not difficult to find this place, it is the only one on the entire coast. The choice of cruises from Loutraki is not too large, vacationers can either go to watch the Corinth Canal, or just ride along Aegean Sea. The 2-hour trip is expensive, €24 for an adult and half that for a child, so families have to shell out. Despite the high prices, tourists who want to take a cruise from Loutraki are dumped on ships in a shaft, and they work with a full load in the summer - I had the good fortune to see this for myself.

Now it was winter outside, and all the local ships bobbed lazily at anchor near the port. The almost dead season also reigned on the city embankment, which I remember as a noisy and cheerful area. Yes, with the onset of warm days, resort life is changing, and life on the coastal strip begins to bubbling. After all, a great many establishments are concentrated along the coast - restaurants, cafes, clubs of Loutraki stretch from north to south in an endless series, the atmosphere of the sea facade attracts thousands of people, at least in summer everything is like that. In winter, the resort looked completely different, only rare passers-by came across to me during a walk. The pleasant park that completes the embankment in the north also looked deserted - the benches there were lonely waiting for guests, and the fountains did not work at all, not to mention the backlight that transforms them in the evenings. In the summer, I remember that this piece of the city really liked me very much ...

But I didn’t like the beach of the Loutraki resort at all. I don’t like pebbles at all, preferring sand, and here I also had to not only walk on pebbles, but also lie right on it. Some hotels in Loutraki provide their guests with free umbrellas and sunbeds on certain sections of the beach, but Mitzitras was not one of those. As far as I remember, the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach of Loutraki cost 7 euros per day - the price of a good lunch. In general, then I was miserable, all the more so since the program of the sightseeing trip to Greece did not provide for a completely free day for rest, the maximum that I managed to carve out of it was five hours after the sortie to blue lake. What else I didn’t like was the crowds: around four days, the beaches of Loutraki looked like the seals were driven out from the films of the Animal Planet series, the people lay naturally side by side, almost on each other’s heads ...

The beaches of Loutraki can take credit for the extraordinary purity of the water, the sea is so transparent that with a cursory glance it is difficult to discern where the coast ends. This transparency is all the more surprising that the beach of Loutraki is not equipped with toilets - there are souls there every fifty meters; apparently, vacationers use the services of coastal hotels and cafes.

The sights of the resort are small in number, Loutraki is still imprisoned under beach holiday, for the sake of archaeological sites it is better to go to the neighbors in Corinth. Landscapes are also sparse, most of the buildings are utilitarian and do not shine with beauty. The most attractive, perhaps, is the triangular square on March 25, named after the start date of the Greek uprising against Turkish rule; starting in 1821, the independence movement finally brought Hellas to success after centuries of Muslim domination. The twenty-fifth of March is often found on the maps of Greek cities, and in Loutraki the best ensemble was named in his honor. An additional beauty of the square is given by the colonnade with a fountain, which looks elegant during the day and fantastic at night when its illumination is turned on.

From March 25 Square, the streets diverge in different directions, if you stand with your back to the sea and move along one of the buildings that go deep into the building, then you will soon see main temple resort. The church of St. John looks like a cathedral, but it is not a cathedral, despite its large size. The dimensions are large, but the view is somehow faded, and if you ignore the bell tower to the left of the facade, the building can be mistaken for an administrative building. There are some hints of the Greek style, and yet, in my opinion, a brighter, more memorable temple should be built.

In general, I liked other sights of Loutraki more, especially the church of St. Mary. As the information booklet I took from the turofis told me, under its vaults there is a miraculous icon, to which, without exaggeration, the entire Christian community prays. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to see the relic with my own eyes, because there was a service inside, and I considered it tactless to break into it. Well, the church pleased me with its pleasant appearance, it is designed in the typical Byzantine style for these parts. The building is distinguished by exceptional harmony, and I recommend that you definitely get to it, even if you make a half-hour hike in the heat - the path from the beaches of Loutraki is not close to the corner of Georgiou Karaiskaki and Panagias streets. In the end, if necessary, you can have a cultural rest in the neighborhood, in a small garden that adjoins the church on the right - there are benches there, and it’s damn nice to sit in the shade of the trees ...

Having examined the main attractions of the resort of Loutraki, it's time to move on to the topic of daily bread, that is, to clarify the question of where you can eat inexpensively. I made acquaintance with some local establishments in the last race, the new visit added to the collection of useful catering points. In my opinion, the prices in the establishments along the waterfront are very high, and it is better to search for a place where you can have a cheap lunch in Loutraki to the east of the main city artery Eleftheriou Venizelou - the farther from the sea, the easier and more affordable everything is.

For example, the Paul's cafe stands right on the seashore, and a marvelous view opens from its tables. Here you will find soft sofas, beautiful interiors, and 2.5 euros for a cup of coffee - about twice as expensive as in other places. If you move away from the embankment a little to the side, then here it is, Olimpic cafe on Leoforos G street. Lekka, near the city park. There the same coffee costs one and a half euros ...

So I would not recommend dining directly near the sea promenade: it is unlikely that you will be able to eat cheaply there. The price tags of restaurants located among urban areas look completely different. For example, Rotopoula is located just a block from the sea, on Konstantinou Kanari Street, and the cost of food there is quite low. This is a typical local tavern in style, where you can taste dishes Greek cuisine. So, a portion of meat in a restaurant costs about 6.5 euros, fresh fish goes for 8.5 euros. In summer, waiters set up tables right on the street, which makes the meal especially pleasant.

Good chances to dine in Loutraki inexpensively give all sorts of eateries. I looked at the Goody's establishment near the bus station, which serves good sandwiches with meat and vegetables. Each serving that can thoroughly reinforce your strength costs 4 euros, but if you take a set of a sandwich, a bag of french fries and a drink, you will have to pay only 5.50 euros In addition, there are temporary specials on a number of positions, so you can eat even cheaper.

Also interesting in this regard is the Woody snack bar, which is located near the beach. There you can really buy a plate of meat with potatoes for 8 euros or grab a whole grilled chicken for 17 euros that can feed three or four people. Look for this place where you can have an inexpensive lunch in the very center of the Loutraki resort on Lamprou Katsoni Street.

I will add that many small bakeries and confectioneries are scattered around the town, they look like a scattering of dots on the map. Prices are quite low for resort conditions; so, a fresh loaf costs 1-1.30 euros, cakes will cost about 2.5-3 euros. You can also buy water, juices and other drinks in local bakeries, but I personally believe that if there is a place to buy food in Loutraki, it is in supermarkets - there is more choice and prices are lower. You won’t have to look for the right place for a long time: right on the main street Eleftheriou Venizelou, building 59 is occupied by the Spak office. I singled out this grocery supermarket for the abundance of ready-made salads in the Greek spirit, they cost 2.50 euros for a package of 250 grams. The assortment of juices was also good, there is a section of fresh fish, semi-finished products are in demand: many tourists who come to rest in Loutraki on their own prefer to rent apartments with a kitchen and cook for themselves - this is a good help for them.

Another useful point is located right on main square resort. True, seeing over the house 30 Plateia Eikostis Pemptis Martiou enticing inscription "Carrefour", do not flatter yourself: this is not a supermarket in the general sense of the word, but rather its pale copy or, more correctly, an imitation. In the store you can buy cheap food and drinks, but the choice will be very poor; and cheeses, and sausages, and semi-finished products, and Greek wines are presented very sparingly. The prices are also not so attractive, Spak, where everything is much cheaper, definitely wins here, and, in my opinion, you need to buy groceries in Loutraki there, even though you have to walk several blocks south of the center.

I also suggest looking at shopping center"Galatios" at Agiou Ioannou 15, almost next to the church of St. John. There, on the second floor, you can buy clothes and shoes made in Greece, and a supermarket has occupied the lower premises. In terms of prices, it is similar to Spak, something is even cheaper, something, on the contrary, is more expensive. I note that the trading floor has a large section of perfumes and cosmetics, where you can buy skin protection products and after-sun lotions cheaper than anywhere else in the Loutraki resort.

It is interesting that many local residents do not favor supermarkets, preferring to visit small private shops, even if prices are higher there. It pushes them to this desire to communicate: no matter how you pass by a tiny shop, you see the same picture when the seller and the buyer are slowly indulging, choosing vegetables or fruits. It is clear that there is no such atmosphere in large retail outlets, and the Greeks are very fond of talking “for life” ...

Many, of course, are interested in the question of where to buy souvenirs in the resort of Loutraki. Personally, I think the Dipilos store at the very beginning of Thodi Street, next to the fountain and colonnade, is the best option. Prices there are slightly higher than in Athens, but for a resort they are quite tolerable. For example, magnets cost 2 euros, and their choice is rich. The assortment of mugs and spoons is also good, there are plates with views of Greece, for 3 euros you can buy a small lighthouse in the Greek spirit, about the same cost are small columns of the Corinthian or Ionic order. In a word, it is quite possible to buy souvenirs in the Loutraki resort, it is not necessary to go to Athens or anywhere else for this. Oh yes, the seller in my presence spoke quite tolerably in Russian with the visiting couple, and although his language is not perfect, it is quite possible to explain himself to him.

In terms of memorabilia, I can also advise the Glamor store, which sells beautiful costume jewelry and jewelry in the Greek style. Handbags made of genuine leather also attract attention with good quality and relatively low prices. There is a shop at Karaiskaki Georgiou 22.

In general, shopping in the resort of Loutraki is not bad, I didn’t even expect so many shops - on the last visit, the interests of the tour group were reduced mainly to the beach and the nearest restaurants, we didn’t even really see the sights of Loutraki, on a visit to eastern part there was simply no city of time. But there prices are lower, and the choice of things is huge; I can remember that next to the church of St. Mary there are a lot of shops where you can buy summer clothes, swimming trunks, swimwear, beach slippers and even large umbrellas - since sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach of the Loutraki resort are paid, it is reasonable to invest 8-10 euros in your own an umbrella and install it anywhere, since it is not forbidden to do this.

This I theorize: unfortunately, it was winter outside, and that day I did not manage to enjoy the Greek sun properly. The sun greeted me a little later when I went

One of the most popular resorts is Loutraki (Greece), which attracts travelers. This is a place where every tourist, from couples with children to young people, will find entertainment to their taste. Famous mineral springs and other attractions are available for travelers.

Loutraki in the Peloponnese on a map of modern Greece in Russian

Modern and beautiful city Loutraki is the most famous resort Peloponnese, which is located on the coast of the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. Loutraki on a map of Greece in Russian is located at the foot of the Gerania mountains.

Loutraki in Greece is located on the map at a distance of 80 km from the Acropolis.

City `s history

Loutraki on the map of Greece

Since ancient times, this city has been a health resort for people. It was during the Roman period that thermal complexes were built here. The construction of majestic temples near mineral springs belongs to the Byzantine era. This is the most ancient medical resort Greece.

In 1847 an Italian newspaper wrote about thermal springs who are ready to heal any disease. Millions of people headed to the Peloponnese Loutraki. The infrastructure of the city began to develop actively, however, the earthquake that occurred in 1928 destroyed everything. The resort was rebuilt.

Note! In 1936, the city earned the name "Warm Springs Station". Loutraki was the first center where people were successfully cured of kidney stones.

Today Loutraki is not only a medical resort, but also a developed city that is ready to offer travelers a large number of entertainment.

Climate and weather in Loutraki

Precipitation in the form of rain practically does not fall, even in October. There are 340 sunny days a year. In the warm period of the year, from May to September, the air warms up to 30 degrees Celsius, the water temperature is about 25 degrees.

In winter, the weather also cannot but rejoice. The air temperature is not lower than 15 degrees Celsius. Snow does not fall. The warmest month of the year is July. During the day, the temperature is kept at around 32 degrees, at night - 21 degrees.

Note! The sea water is warmest in August. average temperature water - 27 degrees.

The least rainfall in the resort of Greece falls in July. The average for this month is 4.9 mm. The most precipitation is observed in February.

Sights of Loutraki

The resort has a small number of architectural and natural attractions. That is why Loutraki has developed tourism organizing trips with excursions to other cities in Greece.

The main attractions of the resort:

• Embankment. Favorite place for vacationers local residents. Along the embankment built hotel complexes with several stars, restaurants, bars and clubs. There are always many tourists here.
• Casino. It is part of the largest gambling establishments in Europe. It is located in the hotel building, which has more than 74,000 types of green spaces on the territory. There is also a Spa on the territory of the hotel complex.
• Lake Vouliagmeni is a picturesque salty lagoon lake located 16 kilometers northwest of the resort. It has a maximum length of 2 kilometers and a maximum width of about 1 kilometer, the depth does not exceed 40 m.
• Sanctuary. It is located near the village of Perehor. Scientists have found that in this place in the 6th century BC. was the temple of Hera. Today it is ruins. Most interesting place- the site where people and animals were sacrificed has triglyphs.
• Lighthouse. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century. It was required so that the ships did not collide with the rock. It is made of white brick, the top is decorated with a dome of dark green color.
• Monastery of the Orthodox Potapius. It is located on a mountain, at an altitude of more than 1 km. To get to it, the traveler needs to overcome 144 steps. However, it's worth it observation deck offers a wonderful view of the city. Also, a tourist can admire the frescoes that decorated the monastery back in 1200.

Beaches and resort in Loutraki, thermal springs

There is a beach in the city, its width is more than 20 m. It is a clean place that has a well-developed infrastructure. For tourists are offered sun loungers and umbrellas to protect from the sun.

resort waterfall

The main attraction of Loutraki, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is thermal springs. They are located near Mount Vora. On average, the depth of the source is 3 km. Water is saturated with a large number of nutrients and trace elements that give it healing properties.

The water in the thermal springs of Loutraki is similar in composition to the water of the famous French spring of the Vichy resort. It tastes good, if the traveler prefers not to bathe in the springs, but to drink water, it is required to do this at least twice a day.

Due to its unique properties, water treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, cleanses the skin, and also has a beneficial effect on the female reproductive system. The average water temperature is 36 degrees.

In addition to open sources, there are two closed complexes near the mountain - Loutra Loutrakiu and Loutraki Thermal Spa. Everything has been created here for a comfortable and useful pastime - swimming pools, jacuzzis, saunas. For an additional fee, a tourist can visit a medical specialist and undergo prescribed procedures in a hydropathic.

Many travelers prefer to swim in the waterfall. It is located near the village of Perehora. The thermal waterfall has a water temperature of 31 degrees. Guests are offered a large number of cafes with terraces and a walking area. Every guest of Loutraki can swim in the waterfall.

Travelers who have visited this wonderful city are advised to go there in early August or June. During these months you can enjoy warm water at sea without fear of the scorching sun. You need to go on vacation for at least a week.

There are plenty of places to live in the city. hotel complexes. The best option would be "Mantas" - a hotel with three stars. It is located at: Damaskinou 1, Greece, Loutraki.

You should definitely visit the thermal springs and go to the waterfall for health promotion or treatment. As far as sights go, don't be sorry. Money for tours to other cities. Also, every traveler should visit the Kassandra Peninsula.

Note! The resort does not international airport hosting tourists from other countries. You can get to Loutraki on your own from Athens by public transport or taxi.

If the traveler chooses what is better to visit - Loutraki or Halkidik, then the choice should definitely be made in favor of the first option.

Picture 4 Resort Loutraki

Loutraki is a resort where travelers will remember their vacation for a long time. Here you can not only have fun and visit architectural monuments culture, but also cured of many diseases.

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Weather in Loutraki by months:

Month	Temperature		Cloudiness	Rainy days / Precipitation	Water temperature in the sea	Number of solar hours per day
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January	10.3°C	4.6°C	36.9%	3 days (48.6 mm.)	15.3°C	9 a.m. 50m.
February	12.3°C	5.9°C	39.4%	5 days (69.0 mm.)	14.4°C	10 a.m. 47m.
March	15.1°C	7.1°C	34.7%	3 days (55.5 mm.)	14.4°C	11h. 58m.
April	19.7°C	10.2°C	25.5%	2 days (29.6 mm.)	15.8°C	13h. 12m.
May	24.2°C	14.1°C	18.6%	3 days (33.5 mm.)	19.0°C	14h. 14m.
June	28.7°C	18.4°C	13.1%	2 days (36.4 mm.)	22.9°C	14h. 46m.
July	31.7°C	20.6°C	7.6%	1 day (8.4 mm.)	26.0°C	14h. 30m.
August	31.4°C	20.9°C	7.4%	1 day (7.2 mm.)	26.6°C	13h. 36m.
September	28.0°C	18.5°C	14.8%	2 days (34.6 mm.)	25.4°C	12h. 25m.
October	21.6°C	14.2°C	25.0%	2 days (28.3 mm.)	22.8°C	11h. 12m.
November	16.5°C	10.0°C	29.6%	2 days (30.6 mm.)	20.0°C	10 a.m. 8m.
December	11.6°C	6.0°C	33.0%	3 days (44.6 mm.)	17.3°C	9 a.m. 34m.

* This table shows average weather data collected over more than three years

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Things to Do in Loutraki

In principle, all the resort towns of Greece are somewhat similar to each other. Not much different and Loutraki. There is a variety of hotels (with different price categories and levels of services), many of them are located on the hills of the mountains. We stayed in one of these hotels, so it took a long time to go down to the beach. But such a charge is beneficial.

I saw a lot of bored tourists who didn't know what to do in the city. There are really not many attractions in Loutraki, but you can easily get from it by bus or taxi to other famous places, for example, the temple of the goddess Hera, the ancient Greek Acropolis, Olympia, the ruins of Mycenae and Corinth.

Loutraki is famous for its casino, which is located in the Club Hotel Casino Loutraki 5 *, the largest not only in Greece, but also in Europe. It works around the clock, seven days a week. But our company is not very fond of gambling, so we only came to look. We sat in a cozy bar, even met compatriots who were vigorously discussing their winnings.

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How much does a holiday in Loutraki cost? October 2014.

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I was very lucky with the weather. It was October 7 on the calendar, and +30 on the thermometer, and these +30 felt like 26, it was so comfortably warm, but not hot. The water was like fresh milk with small waves. Place Loutraki, pebble beach, clean, well-groomed, not wide, even narrow in places. Everything is paid. Arrived in Athens, transfer at the expense of the tour operator. The ticket was also bought from a tour operator. Price for a week, breakfast + dinner for two - 50000 ru.

We lived in Loutraki, went on an excursion to Athens, a ticket cost 17 euros round-trip, a bus rides for an hour and a half. We also used the metro, very minimalist, the price depending on the number of days and trips from 1 euro to 20 euros. The price of the Acropolis is 10-15 euros, the queue is not big, but there are a lot of people walking around the ruins, although it was not even the season. National Archaeological Museum- 7 euros. There are many excursions from Loutrak, but they are all monotonous (forgive me) some ruins.

Food and products

We ate at the hotel, but a couple of times we had to eat in cafes and restaurants, so we came across expensive ones. I had to eat at fast food places a couple of times.

A glass of wine 5-10 euros, Dorada fish with a side dish (three potatoes) - 20 euros. One skin, yes, bones, they didn’t eat at all, but it didn’t come out cheap.

Souvenirs and other goods

Well-known brands are presented on the central streets of Athens, collections differ from Russian ones, prices are lower than in Russia, especially for the Zara brand, a chic bazaar in the old city, you will find everything from figurines and embroideries, tablecloths. Everything is very beautiful, take more money). In the bazaar and in small shops, do not hesitate to bargain. Prices are reduced no worse than Egyptian bazaars. A plate is 15 euros, figurines are average 25 euros, embroidery is expensive 40-50 euros. magnets from 1 euro to five.

Cost of services and entertainment

This holiday is for families without children, as there is no entertainment for children. But for a family that wants to relax in peace, see historical places and soak up the sun, this is the perfect option.

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Where is the best place to stay?

Our hotel was called Possidonion (cat. C, 2 stars). It was the cheapest offered by the tour operator, but we did not regret that we took it. The hotel is located on the second line (on the main street), on the square with a fountain, the sea was very close. We got a room on the second floor with a corner balcony overlooking the fountain. The room had two beds, bedside tables, a table, a mini-fridge, own air conditioning, a TV (although we hardly watched it, because all the channels were Greek). Furniture and plumbing - normal. Garbage was taken out every day (if you leave the keys at the reception), towels were changed once, linen was not changed.

The breakfasts were good enough (I expected much worse from two stars). Every day there was such a set of products: sliced ​​​​cheese and sausages, boiled eggs, fresh cucumbers, jam, butter, cake with raisins, sesame buns, tea, coffee, milk, freshly squeezed orange juice.

The resort town of Loutraki itself is small, but cozy and calm. Loutraki is located on the coast of the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The embankment is long, quite beautiful, with palm trees. It breaks a little in one place, then continues again. As usual in resorts, a certain number of cafes and restaurants go to the embankment. A distinctive feature of the resort is mineral water. It comes straight from the faucet, tastes good. We boldly drank it, boiled tea and took it with us in a bottle on excursions. There are quite strong winds in the evening and in the morning. On our balcony, plastic chairs rolled, driven by the wind, from end to end of the balcony.

We went with a friend on an 8 day sightseeing tour"Treasures of the Peloponnese" with accommodation in the resort town of Loutraki (our tour cost 684 euros for breakfast). from St. Petersburg to Greece and back was through Araxos airport. It takes about two hours to get to the resort of Loutraki from the airport. The tour was organized in such a way that in the morning we went on excursions of various durations (Athens, Mistra, the Monastery of St. Potapius, Patra, Olympia, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Mycenae, a cruise around the islands of Aegina, Angistri), and in the evening we could relax and swim in the sea in Loutraki. The tour was intense and we enjoyed it very much. Returned from excursions usually at 5-6 pm.

In the evening after the excursions every day went swimming. The water was warm, 22-23 degrees. The beach in Loutraki is pebbly. The pebble is different. From the edge where we usually stayed, it is large, towards the center of the beach - smaller. Just from 7 to 9 pm the temperature on the beach was already more or less comfortable. Once we arrived early, around 5 o'clock - it was very hot. Sunset at 9 pm. In Loutraki it is very beautiful - the sun sets behind the mountains.

In general, as we were told, this resort is positioned as inexpensive resort for Greek pensioners (Athens is not very far, about 80 km) and economical foreigners. There were not very many Russian tourists, mostly Greeks (elderly and families with children), two last days there was a big arrival of the Poles. There were a lot of them both in our hotel and on the beach.

What can be bought?

In our part of the resort there was one large supermarket "SPAK", small grocery stores, several shops with clothes and shoes.

About product prices

There were several cheap outlets with T-shirt sundresses for 5 euros (Vietnamese sellers) and handmade Greek leather sandals and slippers for 15-25 euros. The prices in the supermarket are “tourist”, but they practically did not differ from our Russian ones. Cherries (very large) were taken at about 4 euros per kg, apricots, peaches, nectarines at 3 euros per kg.

Only local oranges were cheap - 0.6 euros per kg (in appearance they are not very beautiful, some scratched, but tasty, sweet). They also took watermelon (red, but not very sweet) and a melon like our “collective farmer”. Watermelons and melons are not very expensive. They sell inexpensive red lettuce onions (sweet!). This onion is somewhat similar in taste to a good Crimean flat sweet onion.

We bought olive oil and Greek Turkish delight as Greek souvenirs. From alcohol I took Metaxa and some dry wine (nothing special, but I took it at random). Of the Greek wines described by tourists, they tried only the sweet Mavrodafni from Patras (not bad, but I wouldn’t say super). The rest was taken at random. We drank 1.5 liters of local rose wine in plastic packaging (not bad) and one white bottled wine. We usually had dinner with wine, snacks from the supermarket (mussels, crabs, tzatziki, sausage, cheese) and fruits on our wonderful balcony, watching nightlife resort and enjoying the view of the fountain.

Where can you eat?

We didn’t go to restaurants on our own, we didn’t have much time or energy.

About the quality of food and service

We tried various dishes of Greek cuisine on excursions, when our group was brought in for lunch in an organized manner. I did not like the octopus (like rubber), the rest of the dishes (fish, meat, etc. were not bad). The average cost of lunch for one is 13-15 euros.

From there to go on a further journey through Greece. We studied the ways to get from Loutraki to Athens in advance, and the trip did not cause us any difficulties.

By bus

In fact, the only way to get from Loutraki to Athens by public transport is by bus. Unfortunately, railway communication It is extremely poorly developed in the country, and you can only get to certain cities in Greece by train. Bus transport, on the contrary, runs even to the most remote corners of the country, and a large number of buses allows you not to wait hours for your flight.

Flights between Loutraki and Athens are carried out by the country's largest carrier KTEL Korinthias. There are a lot of buses, but at the peak tourist season additional flights added. The first bus departs from Loutraki at 06:00, the last one at 21:30. The journey takes approximately two hours, as buses also stop at other settlements.

In Athens, buses arrive at the bus station Terminal A, located at 100 Kiffissou Street. If you need to go further to the airport, you can get there by bus X93 (traffic interval 35 minutes during the day and 65 minutes at night). If you plan to go to the center, then take bus number 051 (traffic interval is about 20 minutes, the last bus leaves at about 11 pm).

How much does it cost? A bus ride from Loutraki to Athens will cost 8.5 euros.

Where to buy You can buy a ticket at the box office of the bus station or on the carrier. Since there are a lot of buses, there are no problems with tickets.

By car

Since it is located not too far from Russia, many tourists prefer to get here by car and arrange a car tour of the Balkan Peninsula. Especially for such travelers, I will tell you how to get from Loutraki to Athens by car.

The distance between cities is just over 80 km, respectively, you can get from one city to another in an hour.

The road connecting the cities is in good condition, the only thing is that the freeway will be tolled. You will need to pay a couple of euros for the fare.

Despite the fact that it is not considered the richest country in the European Union, gasoline here is more expensive than in the same Germany or Austria - as much as 1.47 euros per liter of brand 95 fuel.

If you wish, you can rent a car and travel around the country on it. True, finding a rental office in Loutraki is not so easy. You can try to search and book a car via the Internet using special ones. But, I will say from practice, it is not at all easy to find cheap cars in Greece (as, for example, in Spain or Croatia). Even the most budget options cost almost 90 euros per day.

Results

My sister and I, both in Loutraki and from them, traveled by bus. As I noted, it will not work to get from here to Athens by train (you must first take a bus to Corinth, and then change to a train, which turns out to be both longer and more expensive), and the option with a car was not suitable primarily because that neither my sister nor I have a driver's license.

On the coast of the Corinthian Gulf is the most famous resort Southern Greece- the picturesque town of Loutraki. The second name of the city is "Loutrakion".

Translated from Greek means "healing baths". This is one of the best places where you can restore health due to healing qualities mineral waters that flow here directly from taps and city fountains.

A trip to Loutraki will appeal not only to those who want to enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday, but also to lovers of entertainment. After all, here you can walk all night until the morning along the three-kilometer embankment, along which countless bars and discos are open.

How to get to Loutraki?

The health resort belongs to the prefecture of Corinthia.

Loutraki can be reached by bus, both from Athens and from the city of Corinth.

Fans of stunning landscapes are advised to take a bus trip from the Greek capital, as the journey will take about two hours (while the transfer from Corinth will last about twenty minutes), giving travelers the opportunity to see all the beauty of impressive natural panoramas, enjoy the lush diverse flora , and thanks to small cozy streets fall in love with real Mediterranean villages.

Weather in Loutraki

Benevolent Loutraki attracts tourists not only with amazing landscapes and mineral springs but also a favorable Mediterranean climate.

The sun reigns here 340 days a year. The summer season runs from May to October. July is considered the hottest month.

Those wishing to visit this beautiful town in July, be sure to stock up on sunscreen and hide your heads in panamas, hats and caps so that your vacation is not overshadowed by sunstroke or severe skin burns. The average air temperature in the summer season is +28- +30°С, and the water temperature is +24- +26°С.

One of the features of the “pantry of medicinal waters” is that on the one hand the city is washed by the Gulf of Corinth, and from the north and northwest it is surrounded by mountains.

Such a pronounced change in terrain leaves an indelible positive impression: here you are going down by bus along a branching mountain road, then you find yourself among small elegant houses and are already stepping onto a long, seemingly endless coast.

The beaches of Loutraki are ecologically clean, mostly sandy, sometimes with small pebbles. Sea water in the Gulf of Corinth is the purest and most transparent. Vacationers can enjoy scuba diving, surfing and yachting, water skiing and motorcycles.

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Sights of Loutraki as a heritage of Ancient Greece

The city of Loutrakion is already an expressive attraction in itself, which demonstrates a real ancient civilization and is able to immerse you in the mysterious and mysterious times of Ancient Olympus.

• Monastery of Agios Potapios (Osios Patapios). It is the most favorite place for travelers. It was founded in 1952 and is located on Mount Geraneia at an altitude of 700 meters.

  FROM panoramic platform on the territory of the monastery, guests can enjoy a delightful scenic view in the vicinity of Loutraki. From here you can observe a breathtaking perspective of two seas - the Ionian and the Aegean.

  The impression from the view of the incredibly beautiful territory of the Greek town will remain in the memories of everyone who can overcome a long wide stone staircase when ascending to the monastery.

• Ruins of the Temple of Hera. Another interesting attraction.

  Until now, archaeologists have not been able to determine exact time when the building was founded. The Temple of Hera is located near the settlement of Perachora in the northwest of Loutrakion. Complements the mystical ancient Greek architectural ensemble lighthouse at Cape Malagawi.

  The Temple of Hera is a world-famous sanctuary, whose former splendor can be admired by looking at the impressive ancient columns of the temple, as well as the preserved mosaic. architectural complex consists of two sections separated by a sacred reservoir. Archaeologists have discovered here a large number of items that served in Ancient Greece for sacred rituals.

Loutraki is one of the few cities in Greece where a summer cinema called Elektra is still operating. It is located in a wonderful location next to the sea, surrounded by a natural green landscape.

Fans of the history of ancient Greece will also be interested in being in the area of ​​Katunistra. An ancient Roman villa was discovered here, the complex of which included a series of luxurious baths and an amazingly well-designed structure of the building itself.

Loutraki Hotels

Seaside Greek resort provides a warm welcome to every guest.

For example, hotel Edemu at the foot of the mountain near the village of Aridea. A cozy three-star hotel offers guests a comfortable stay surrounded by lush greenery and pure mountain air.

Small Hotel Aegli 3*, located in the center of Loutraki, is very popular among tourists due to its proximity to attractions and local traditional cafes, taverns and shops.

Hotel Cosmopolit 2* can provide vacationers with small comfortable rooms and the opportunity to walk to the city beach in 10 minutes.

But to the hotel Loutraki Palace4* lovers of luxury and a large spacious territory go.

In this town you can choose hotels for every taste - an expensive and luxurious hotel with its own beach on the seashore or a simple and inexpensive boarding house in the center of Loutraki? You choose.

But no matter which hotel you choose, in any you can enjoy comfort and tranquility, immerse yourself in the mysterious atmosphere of Mediterranean hospitality, meet the sunrise surrounded by quiet secluded streets, spend unforgettable evenings watching how the sunset gives way to the night sky and blurs the border with the exciting sea.