Plaz Limnis Iraiou Beach, Korinthia

A lagoon beside an ancient sanctuary

Organized and family-oriented (sunbeds, a beach bar, tavernas). Its distinctive feature: you swim beside the 2,800-year-old Heraion of Perachora, then walk ~15 minutes up to the 1897 Melagavi lighthouse for one of Greece’s top sunsets.

About this beach

Plaz Limnis Iraiou usually stays sheltered when the maistros blows. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Plaz Limnis Iraiou opens to the south, so it usually has natural cover from south-easterly, south-westerly and easterly winds.

Plaz Limnis Iraiou has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Plaz Limnis Iraiou has an organised beach, natural shade and food nearby.

Good to know

Korinthia beach guides

• ✓ Maistros options
• ✓ Organized
• Snorkeling
• Sunset
• Beach bars
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• Family beaches
• Accessible (Seatrac)
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