The Helydorea
is situated
in Mesaia (Middle) Trikala, Korinthia, at an altitude of 1100 meters above
seawater, on the historical Greek peninsula, the Peloponnese. Built
on the slopes of the Kyllene mountain ranges, in 2 acres of luscious vegetation,
guests of the Helydorea
can enjoy the magnificent view of the Corinthian gulf, the slopes of the Roumeli
and Ziria mountains, a scenery triad not to be missed.
Distance from key locations:
The
Helydorea
is located
approximately 24 kilometres from the Korinthos - Patras National Road, in the
vicinity of the beautiful coastal city of Xylokastro.
From
Athens: Distance 143 Km
National Road Athens – Korinthos. Change to Korinthos – Patras National
Road, exit National Road at the 119 km mark at the Xylokastro junction. Before
entering the city of Xylokastro, road signs direct you towards the National Road
of Trikala (leading you left under the bridge of National Road).
On the road to Trikala, you will come across the villages of Mertikeika and
Riza. Approximately, 700 metres after the road sign depicting Mesaia Trikala,
you will come across the Helydorea
on your left hand side. The ascent from the national road Korinthos - Patras, at
the Xylokastro junction, to the Inn is roughly 25 minutes and 24 kilometres.
The total travel time from Athens is roughly 2 hours. In heavy traffic
conditions you can expect to travel for slightly longer.
From
Patras 123 Km
Take the National Road Patras – Athens, exit at the 99th kilometre mark at the
Xylokastro junction (1 hour) and before entering the city of Xylokastro, follow
the road signs for Trikala (24 kilometres, roughly 25 minutes).
From
Xylokastro or the Corinthian beaches: 24 Km
Means
of Mass Transport:
By Train:
from Stathmo Larissis (Athens Railway Station): Disembarking station -
Xylokastro
from Patras Railway
Station: Disembarking station - Xylokastro
By Bus: from the Kifissos Bus Station in Athens: Disembarking point - Xylokastro
from Patras Bus Station: Disembarking point - Xylokastro
From the city of Xylokastro, guests can either take a local bus or taxi to
Mesaia Trikala.