Trizonia is the only inhabited island in the Gulf of Corinth and lies opposite Glyfada; administratively, it belongs to the Municipality of Dorida. Its highest point is Aetorachi, at 106 meters. For a stay, the focus is on the island itself: beaches, coves and trails offer different ways to plan your day. If you’re looking for a hotel for a trip to Trizonia, you can start by deciding whether you’d like to focus mainly on the beaches by boat, a walk or a hike.
Beaches and Coves
Three main routes lead to the beaches: Kokkini Beach (Red Beach), also known as Pounta; Aspra Halikia (White Pebbles); and Kokkina Halikia (Red Pebbles). A boat makes it easier to visit the beaches and discover small coves such as Bitsiria. The named main routes offer specific beach destinations, while the boat option also makes it possible to include coves. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out.
Exploring Trizonia on Foot
A walk leads from the Church of Agios Georgios towards Cape Kohila. Allow about 20 minutes each way; actual walking times may vary. You can extend the walk into a loop via a gravel road to the village marina. The time estimate applies to one direction and does not automatically cover the entire loop. There is also a circular hiking trail around the island. These walking routes offer two different ways to plan: a route towards a named cape and a loop around Trizonia.
Paleokastro and Its History
The hill of Paleokastro, also known as Pyrgos, is home to ruins that are thought to be the remains of a medieval tower. This historical trace adds a cultural aspect to the beaches and trails; the identification as a tower is a possible, not confirmed, interpretation.
Getting There and Planning Your Time
Boats from Chania Fokidas to Trizonia run regularly throughout the day; the crossing takes five minutes. As the frequency may change, check departure times locally before your trip. When planning your day, distinguish this leg from a walking route: the crossing takes five minutes, while the walk towards the cape takes about 20 minutes each way. This lets you plan the journey and the walk separately, rather than treating the two figures as the duration of a single outing. The boat options serve different purposes: boats from Chania Fokidas to Trizonia are for getting to the island; a boat makes it easier to visit the beaches and small coves, so it helps you explore once you arrive rather than make the crossing.
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