Trizonia: Beaches, Coves and Walking Routes

Trizonia is the only inhabited island in the Gulf of Corinth. It lies opposite Glyfada and belongs to the municipality of Dorida. The two place names serve different purposes: Glyfada is the geographical reference point opposite the island, while Dorida identifies the municipality it belongs to. This helps distinguish the island’s location from its administrative classification when you are considering Trizonia as a destination. Several clearly defined themes can help you plan your trip: beaches and coves, walks and circular hiking routes, and the boat connection.

Getting There and the Boat Connection

Boats from Chania Fokidas to Trizonia run regularly throughout the day; the crossing takes five minutes. As the frequency may change, check the current connections before travelling. You can therefore factor in the short crossing as a separate part of your plans alongside the island’s activities. The five-minute crossing can be compared with a walk towards Cape Kohila, which takes about 20 minutes each way.

Beaches and Coves

Three main routes lead to Trizonia’s beaches: Kokkini Beach (Red Beach), also known as Pounta, Aspra Halikia (White Pebbles) and Kokkina Halikia (Red Pebbles). If you would like to choose a beach destination in advance, these names give you a specific selection. The beaches are easier to visit by boat, which also lets you discover small coves such as Bitsiria. This means that, alongside the named destinations on the main routes, coves can also be part of a boat trip. Conditions on the paths can change; check them before setting out.

Walking Routes

There are different types of routes to explore on foot. A walk leads from the Church of Agios Georgios towards Cape Kohila and takes about 20 minutes each way. A gravel road to the village marina can be used to extend the walk into a loop. The time given is a guide, as actual walking times may vary; the approximately 20 minutes applies to each direction. There is also a circular hiking route that goes around the island. This lets you distinguish a walk with a named starting point, destination and approximate time from a circuit of the island.

Topography and Historic Traces

Trizonia’s highest point is Aetorachi, at an elevation of 106 metres. On Paleokastro Hill, also called Pyrgos, there are ruins that are thought to be the remains of a medieval tower. Aetorachi provides a topographical reference point, while Paleokastro/Pyrgos is associated with a tentative historical interpretation. If you are interested in history as well as beaches and walking routes, this possible historical connection adds another theme to explore on the island.

Discover more destinations: Paralia Agion Panton, Eratiní, Lilaia, Tolofona, Marathias, Chrisso, Monastiraki, Galaxidi.

For the wider travel overview: Fokida.