Sikyona is a municipality on the northern coast of Corinthia, centred on the town of Kiato.
Ancient Sikyon, once an important city with a theatre and gymnasium, lies near the modern town. The coast offers beaches and the municipality extends inland to mountain villages. It is a convenient stop on the way from Athens to the western Peloponnese.
Sikyona lies on the northern coast of Corinthia, between Corinth and Xylokastro, and combines archaeology, beaches and mountains in a quiet setting. Ancient Sikyon was a wealthy city known in antiquity for its school of sculptors and painters, and its theatre, stadium and gymnasium are laid out across a peaceful hillside. A small museum nearby displays mosaics and finds. On the coast, Kiato is the main town, with a seafront and a beach. Inland, the road climbs to the high plateau of Lake Stymphalia, a wetland associated with the myth of Heracles and the Stymphalian birds. The municipality is far less visited than Nafplio or Corinth, which makes it appealing for travellers who like to explore at their own pace. Distances are modest, and a car makes it easy to combine culture, a swim and a mountain drive in one day.
On the northern coast of Corinthia, between Corinth and Xylokastro.
Yes, ancient Sikyon.
