Livadia is a river town, not a coastal town — but the Corinthian Gulf is within reach. Antikyra, approximately 45–50 minutes by car, provides the nearest sea swimming. The drive there, through the mountains of the Helicon foothills and past Hosios Loukas, is part of the experience.
Antikyra
The sheltered bay at Antikyra offers clear, calm water suitable for swimming, with a waterfront promenade and local taverns for seafood. The setting — mountains behind, gulf ahead — is genuinely beautiful. Best visited in combination with Hosios Loukas and Distomo as part of the Mountain-to-Sea Route. Full Antikyra guide →
Other Options
Other Corinthian Gulf coastal points are accessible from Livadia, including the area around Itea and Galaxidi, though these require longer drives. For beaches of the Aegean, Evia is the nearest option though considerably further.
The Mountain-to-Sea Route
Combining a morning on Mount Helicon or at Hosios Loukas with an afternoon at Antikyra creates a genuinely satisfying full day — from mountain air and historical art to sea swimming and seafood. The Mountain-to-Sea Route →