Loutraki has been known as a cosmopolitan attraction since 1925. The religious center of Loutraki is the monastery of Saint Patapios in top of Gerania Mountain it is a reference point of 11th century where the body of the saint was found in a cave with wall paintings of Saint Patapiou, Saint Ypomoni and Saint Nikonos. Located in Loutraki Saint Andreas built in 1345 by emperor John 6th Katakouzinos
in memory of the Saint. The church was built in the byzantine manner. In 1886 the church of Saint John was built, the third royal churh with noticable paintings of saints. Significally the wall painting of Platytera. Loutraki attracts many thousands people due to it is location combining great hotel, restaurants, entertaining points, thermal spa, waterfalls and a great famous beach with cafeterias. Further away is Lake Vouliagmeni, it is well known since the ancient times. Sourrounded by nature and many pine forest trees. In the same location were found civilizations dated in 3000 BC. West of the lake is the temple of Godess Ira, the ancient port of Korinthian civilization. In the same location there also the Lighthouse of Korinthian golf. This Location it is still used in modern times by the municipality of Loutraki to present cultural events in the summers. Near by the village of Perahora, provides many little archaic findings and builts dated back to 3000BC. Noticable is the plumbing system of the ancient city dated in 300BC. At the Malagari location of Perahora, there is the Church of Saint Nikolaos of 11th century. Many other churches are built within the era of 17th and 18th century in sourrounding area of Perahora. Saint Nikolaos of 18th century, Pammegiston Taxiarxon 1767 and Saint Dimitrios. Built in unique manners of royal monoklitiki. Around Perahora can be found many beach locations were diving and fotography is permited of the natural sea and forest. Few miles away through the mountain, can befound the beach of Shinos with clear waters and untouched natural beaty. In the village the Temple of Tranfiguration of 11th century can be seen. At Pissia village the Church of Saint George of 14th century was built on top of a natural cave. Saint Athanasios built in 15th century with wall paintings of Serafim Koulouris in 1638. The main churh of Pissia of Sain Paraskevi of 18th century and built in triklitiki manner. Loutraki combines many monastery viewings, a lot of ancient histoty, great beaches and modern entertainment. All catered for a great tourist experience.
