Peak Makryplagi Elevation 1,351 m | Country Greece Regional units Corinthia, West Attica | |
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Length 30 km (19 mi) north to south Width 10 km (6.2 mi) east to west Similar Pateras, Parnitha, Acrocorinth, Temple of Isthmia, Heraion of Perachora | ||
Mount Geraneia (Greek: Γεράνεια) is a mountain range in Corinthia and West Attica, Greece. Its highest point is the peak Makryplagi, elevation 1,351 m. It covers the northern part of the isthmus between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. It spans 5–10 km from north to south and 30 km from east to west.
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Map of Geraneia, Megara 191 00, Greece
The geography of Geraneia includes forests in the south, the west and the northern part at an elevation of under 900 to 1,000 m. Barren land is in the central part. The grasslands and some bushes lies to the northwest. Farmlands and some barren land lies to the south.
The name of the mountain dates back to ancient times. During the Peloponnesian War, the Corinthians and their allies occupied the heights of Geraneia and marched to Megara with a large force.
Mount Geraneia's wolf pack is the southernmost in Greece, possibly in Europe, too.