Vrachati

Vrachati
Βραχάτι
Vrachati
Coordinates: 37°57′N 22°48′E / 37.950°N 22.800°E / 37.950; 22.800Coordinates: 37°57′N 22°48′E / 37.950°N 22.800°E / 37.950; 22.800
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Corinthia
Municipality Velo-Vocha
Municipal unit Vocha
Community
  Population 3338
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΚΡ

Vrachati (Greek: Βραχάτι) is a beach town in the municipal unit of Vocha, Corinthia, Greece, population 3,338 (2011). It is located 12km west of Corinth, and is a very popular destination for day trippers from Athens. Its beach has been awarded with the blue flag from the European Union. Vrachati is located on the Gulf of Corinth. The local economy is based on tourism and on the production of citrus fruits.

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