Trizonia: Beaches, Coves and Island Trails

An Island Between the Gulf and a High Point

Trizonia is the only inhabited island in the Gulf of Corinth. It lies opposite Glyfada and belongs to the Municipality of Dorida. These provide two reference points for orientation: its location in the gulf and its administrative affiliation. The island’s highest point is Aetorachi, at 106 metres. Its island setting, named high point and beach destinations offer different perspectives for planning your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Trizonia, you can first consider which sides of the island you want to shape your stay: beach visits by boat, walks or a loop around the island. The destinations below give these options specific names without limiting your trip to just one type of excursion.

Beaches and Coves

The beaches of Trizonia are easier to visit by boat, which also lets you discover small coves such as Bitsiria. Three main routes lead to the beaches: Kokkini Beach (Red Beach), also called Pounta, Aspra Halikia (White Pebbles) and Kokkina Halikia (Red Pebbles). The names make it easier to choose between the destinations: you can plan a beach day around one of these routes or make the boat trip the focus. Visiting by boat and the route names are different reference points; route conditions can change. So check the relevant route before setting out.

Exploring on Foot

From the church of Agios Georgios, a walk towards Cape Kohila takes about 20 minutes each way, though the actual walking time may vary. You can extend the walk into a loop via a gravel road to the village marina. There is also a circular hiking trail that goes all the way around the island. These are two different ways to plan your walk: a route with a named starting point, destination and estimated time, and a loop around Trizonia. For your day’s plans, you can start with the walk and extend it into a loop via the village marina; if you want to circle the island, follow the island circular trail.

A Historic Landmark

Another point of interest for your trip is on Paleokastro Hill, also known as Pyrgos. There are ruins there that are thought to be the remains of a medieval tower. This interpretation remains a hypothesis. If you are interested in historic places as well as beaches and trails, you can include Paleokastro or Pyrgos as another reference point in your travel plans. Along with Aetorachi, the hill and the high point add two named landmarks to the island experience.

Getting There and Finding Accommodation

Boats from Chania Fokidas to Trizonia run regularly throughout the day; the crossing takes five minutes. Since the frequency may change, check the current schedule locally before travelling. The short crossing is a useful planning reference, while departure times determine the details of your day. When choosing a holiday apartment in Trizonia, you can use your planned activities as a guide: beach visits by boat, a walk towards Cape Kohila or a loop around the island all make for different day plans. So before you search, consider whether you want to focus on the beach destinations, the walk with the option to extend it into a loop, or a circuit of the island.

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