This free audio walking tour will take us on an easy and pleasant walk around the seaside village of Sykia, where we will have the chance to listen to descriptions and stories of its most interesting buildings and landmarks. We know very little about Sykia before the 18th century. The oldest remaining heritage building seems to be…
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Day sailing & dolphin watching around Sykia
Alkyon Sailing & Earth&Water οrganise day sailing tours in the Gulf of Corinth. Marina of departure: Kiato (10 km from Sykia, free transfer) Destinations: Temple of Iraio (5 nautical miles), Lake Vouliagmeni of Loutraki (1,3 nautical miles), Milokopi beach (5,5 nautical miles), Alkionides islands (4 nautical miles) Boat: Bavaria 44 or equivalent Description: During this…
Kite-surfing in Sykia
Any rider knows that the best spot to ride is the one that requires the less traveling. Less time on the road means more ride time and less time wasted in case there is no wind. Sykia’s beach is just fine for kite and windsurfing on windy days and 3km away from one of the…
Sea Kayak in Sykia
A journey in a sea kayak is a cool way to visit he coastline, explore the caves and of course enjoy the water! That is why the activities’ company Earth&Water, Daphne’s Club organises sea kayak tours in the Gulf of Corinth. Greek -English Giorgos Valimitis, Vassilis Liakos earthandwater.gr +30 2743 0 25988 info@earthandwater.gr
Diving around Sykia
The Corinthian Tech Diving Team offers you the possibility to learn scuba diving right here on our beach in Sykia or, if you are already a certified diver, to dive from a boat near beautiful isolated spots along the coastline of the Gulf of Corinth or the Saronic Gulf. Some of your choices are: • …
The “Pefkias” pine forest of Sykia
The pine forest “Pefkias” reaches almost as far as the sea water! It links Sykia to the area’s main town, Xylokastro, 2km away. One can walk or jog along the beach or inside the forest, where a 2km trail takes you to Xylokastro in the shade and rejuvenating smell of pines. The “Pefkias” seaside pine…
The beach of Sykia
The beach of Sykia is a long stretch of fine pebbles, stretching along the northern coast of the Peloponnese, with a wonderful view of the opposite south coast of mainland Greece, with its rugged coastline and high mountains. Here you will find virgin stretches of beach, as well as organised beach bars. Pick what style…