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Trizonia: The Only Inhabited Island in the Gulf of Corinth Was Once a Quarantine Outpost

May 1, 2025

Tucked away in the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Corinth lies a small island that time seems to have forgotten. Trizonia—the only inhabited island in the gulf—is not just a peaceful retreat but also a place with a little-known past: it once served as a quarantine station for travelers.

Just 500 meters off the coast of Glyfada in Phocis, Trizonia is a tiny island with only 64 permanent residents today. Despite its modest size and population, it offers a rare glimpse into an older, quieter Greece—an island untouched by mass tourism, where cars are banned, and nature reigns supreme.

A Name with Two Tales

The island’s name, according to one theory, comes from the chirping trizonia (crickets) that fill the warm summer nights with their song. Another version suggests that the name is a linguistic evolution of Trionisia—meaning “three islands”—referring to the small island group that includes Trizonia along with its uninhabited neighbors, Prasoudi and Agios Ioannis.

Regardless of its etymology, the charm of Trizonia lies in its simplicity. The island boasts a natural harbor, lush vegetation with lentisk bushes, kermes oaks, and olive trees, and beaches that have managed to preserve their unspoiled character.

A Forgotten Chapter in Health History

Few know that during the period of Ottoman rule, Trizonia was used as a quarantine site. Travelers and sailors suspected of carrying infectious diseases were temporarily isolated on the island until they were deemed healthy. Long before the concept of quarantine became a part of everyday language, Trizonia played a vital role in public health as a natural isolation zone.

A Quiet Witness to Revolution

The island also holds a small but significant place in Greece’s struggle for independence. In August 1828, during the Greek War of Independence, Greek fighters led by Giannakis Stratos and the brothers Kitsos and Nikolaos Tzavelas clashed with Ottoman forces on Trizonia. This skirmish added yet another page to the island’s little-known history of resistance.

A Rare Escape from the Modern World

Today, Trizonia remains one of Greece’s last truly peaceful destinations. With three small beaches, a protected natural harbor that now serves as a marina for leisure boats, and a strict no-car policy, the island invites visitors to step back in time and experience a simpler, more genuine way of life.

It’s no surprise that the island has been officially designated as a “Landscape of Exceptional Natural Beauty.” In a world that rarely slows down, Trizonia continues to whisper in the rhythm of the wind and the waves—just like the crickets that may have inspired its name.

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