Castle of Fokas

Corinth, Greece

Mount Fokas is a 862m high hill in in the area of Corinth. A medieval settlement existed on its trapezoid summit and later a castle was built by the Franks in the 13th century (or perhaps by the Byzantines, a little earlier).

The castle controlled the plains of Nemea and the main route to the center of Peloponnese. It had visual contact with other Frankish castles in the area like Acrocorinth or Agios Vasilios but also with some castles in Central Greece, on the opposite side of the gulf of Corinth.

Only a few ruins of the walls and from the settlement remain at the lower part of the rock.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Greece

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Nikos Papageorgiou (Ksifias82) (5 months ago)
It's worth the climb. The road is continuously uphill for the most part. Anyone riding a bike should have experience with powder and gravel and definitely dirt-oriented tires. It was recently graded to close some watercourses and left a lot of powder. After rain the climb will be better, especially the first 700-1000 meters.
George Koiliaris (7 months ago)
An incredible spot with a fantastic view and interesting history. We went up by 4X4 relatively easily. The place demands respect and attention because the rocks are hanging ready to fall.
Taniolap (12 months ago)
With a height of 862m, this small hill dominates the area of ​​Nemea and Vochas. It once oversaw the horizon and the mountains of Kyllini, Gerania and southern Sterea. The paved road ends and a dirt road begins with potholes. This goes on for a while and then the road becomes passable! You can reach the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi by car. Alternatively you can walk, on a cloudy day though! because as the place has burned in 2007 the vegetation is still low. Comfortable shoes, water, hat and fruit! Be careful at the end of the asphalt there are sled dogs. The walk is comfortable and the ascent takes around an hour and a half, while the descent takes half an hour. Nice view and few traces of the Frankish castle. Man's need for isolation throughout the ages is admirable! The information that awaits the visitor from the Beautician Association of Zevgolati inside the monastery is also very good.
Martusienka Zukowska (2 years ago)
A fantastic hike and a beautiful place to visit. Worth leaving the car down where asphalt is finished and walking up, typically around 40 mins hike. A very rewarding views and normally noone else around. Definitely worth a visit.
Cottage Bara (2 years ago)
Very nice hike. U can leave ur car at the end of the asphalt road and continue on foot on smooth terain.
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