The Prefecture of Korinthia is located in the northern area of the
Peloponnese covering an area of 2,290 km2 and to the north has the
Corinth Canal leading into the Straits of Corinth. The land is mainly
mountainous with the highest peak of Mount Kyllini at 2,376 m. It has some small
rivers and two small lakes.
In the region there are therapeutic springs for hydrotherapy and 'drinking
the waters', with extensive curative properties near the tourist centre of
Loutraki,12 km from Korinthos.
The archeological sites of Ancient Corinth and of Nemea are among the most
important ones of Classical Greece. The Corinth Canal is 6 km long and was
opened in 1893. The plans of the Roman Emperor Nero were used.
The climate is temperate and dry with mild winters and cool summers.