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The thermal baths Loutra Killinis
Loutra Killinis (also known as Linzi) is a wonderful area with the famous thermal springs about 9km away from the homonym beach of Loutra Killinis. The thermal baths are located near to Bartholomio village. As you get closer to the thermal springs you will be driving through a forest with pine trees, tamarisk, cedars and eucalyptuses. You will find the thermal springs with the water, the fumes and the mud. The baths are equipped with the hydrotherapy center and the water temperature is 26 degrees Celsius. The baths are ideal for balneotherapy (arthritis, rheumatisms, skin diseases etc.), inhalation therapy (asthma etc.), mud therapy and more!
Loutra Killinis means in Greek “The baths of Killini” and the area took this name due to the thermal springs of the area close to Killini, which was a harbor and settlement known since the antiquity. Also the area of the thermal baths was known in the ancient period and here there were sanctuaries dedicated to Asclepius, Aphrodite and other deities. Today the visitor of this place will find the remains of the Roman baths and a path that leads to an outdoor amphitheater. The place is also known as Linzi probably due to the fact that Litzi meant bath in Latin. Another theory says that the word means “the mouth of Hades”. During the Ottoman occupancy in Greece there was a bandit named Litzis and probably took his name from the baths.
The thermal baths were abandoned for centuries until 1890, when Charilaos Trikoupis was the prime minister of Greece, the area Loutra Killinis was handed to the railway company of Peloponnese for about 50 years. During this period the first investments took place in this area and a large hydrotherapy center was constructed. A railway line to Loutra was also constructed. During the German occupancy in Greece both the hydrotherapy center and the railway line were destroyed.
In 1951 Loutra Killinis was handed to the Greek National Tourism Organization. The organization constructed a modern hydrotherapy center as well as hotel complexes and a campsite. It is estimated that around 5000 people visit this area during the summer season.
The Beach at Loutra Killinis
The forest of the area ends up to the long exotic sandy beach of Loutra Killinis. The beautiful crystal clear water of this beach attracts plenty of travelers during the summer. The beach is organized with umbrellas, sun beds, toilets, shower etc. There is also a lifeguard for the protection of the bathers. You could enjoy a lot of water sports, like surfing, yachting and jet skiing. The water is shallow at the beginning so the beach is also suitable for families with children. Across the beach there are some impressive and luxurious hotels as well as a variety of restaurants.
The nearby beaches
Arkoudi is close to Loutra Killinis and offers a beautiful almost hidden beach. Arkoudi beach is a peaceful beach ideal for families. It is covered by sand and has permanent umbrellas offering shadow to its visitors. Around Arkoudi settlement you will find plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops as well as a variety of hotels in case you would like to stay here for some time.
The organized sandy beach Glifa is also an excellent choice to spend your time. The crystal clear water of the beach is ideal for swimming and fishing.
Thines is the beach of Vartholomio village (about 2km away from the village). Before arriving at the beach you will pass through the large artificial forest which was built by the residents of the area around 1950.
Golden Beach is the exotic beach of Killini. The beautiful golden sand and the crystal clear water of this beach attract plenty of travelers every year. The water deepens gradually making this beach ideal for families too.
Loutra Killinis | Loutra Kyllini or Linzi is an area of exceptional natural beauty. It is at a 40 min distance from Katakolon Port. The thermal springs are between two lines of hills (mostly sandy) which format a valley spreading up to the sea for about 330 metres
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