Surrounded by mountains, on the northern edge of Crisaean Plain, stands the town of Amfissa. Its name derives possibly from Amfissa, daughter of the mythical Aeolus, son of the god Poseidon; or possibly from the verb amfiennymi (literally, to surround), as it is surrounded by the mountain ranges of Giona and Parnassos. Its rich history begins...
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Galaxidi is a traditional seaside town that has been declared a historic preservation district since 1978. Its turbulent history, the legends, the great naval tradition, mansions and churches that have survived until today recall nostalgically the Greece of another era. According to tradition it owes its name to the mermaid Galaxa, which...
Capital of the Municipality of Parnassos, and home to the most famous natural attraction in Fokida district, the National Park of Parnassos. In Polydroso you will have the chance to sample the delicious local cuisine in the picturesque cobblestone village square. If you find yourself in this popular destination, winter or summer, you can visit...
This charming mountain village crowned by tall fir trees is located on the northwestern slopes of Mount Parnassos at an altitude of about 900 meters. Also known as Agoriani, it is one of the favorite destinations for winter holidays featuring many traditional inns. Throughout the village one can enjoy the sound of gurgling waters running...
A lush island, the largest of the Corinthian Gulf and the only habitable one, it is an ideal destination for nature lovers and folks who find themselves at odds with technology, as the island allows neither cars or motorbikes. For residents and visitors, there is a caique that leaves from the village Chania opposite, and reaches Trizonia in...
Krokilio is a beautiful village with lush vegetation at an altitude of 840 meters. It is the birthplace of the hero Yannis Makriyiannis; every four years the famous 'Makriyiannia' festival takes place in his honor. Another notable destination is Artotina, considered to be the “capital” of the Vardousia Mountain range, overlooking a magnificent...
A small village in the foothills of Parnassos that has gone down in history thanks to the actions of Odysseas Androutsos, hero of the revolution of 1821, and his 120 companions. Every year on May 8, a reenactment is staged of the legendary Battle of Gravia Inn, that managed to stop the onslaught of the armies of Omer Vryonis, who had been sent...
One of the youngest cities of the district, developed to a modern pace, it is the biggest port of Fokida prefecture. Because of its relatively recent establishment (compared to the antiquity of the district), the town is very well organized, and offers visitors modern amenities. The area is moderately famous for the naval battle in the bay of...
The village overlooks the lake Mornos, with one of the biggest dams in Europe; the mountains of Giona tower over it. One of the most beautiful towns of the mountainous Fokida district, Lidoriki offers a tranquility to its guests, which unfortunately it did not experience throughout much of its long history. An epicenter of battles during the...
In a beautiful natural creek formed in the Corinthian Gulf, is the municipality Tolophon with its capital ancient Eratini. Each May the municipality organizes a celebration that includes fireworks, complimentary grilled sardines and other local seafood.
Visitors to the area should check out Kallithea, for its eponymous beautiful view ‘Kalli...
A town in the foothills of the mountain Kirfi, built upon the foundations of ancient Echedameia. Birthplace of the famous Greek painter Spyros Papaloukas and the revolutionary figure Isaiah, bishop of Salona. Every year, in keeping with tradition, there is a celebration in which they roast a giant kontosouvli (great chunks of meat grilled on a...