KOUMARADEI, Village, PYTHAGORIO

  The name of the village originates from the arbutus berries (koumara) that grow in the area. Most likely though it was give to the village by the surname Koumaras or Koumarades.
  The clay pots, the textiles and the aromatic herbs produced in Koumaradeoi enjoy a high reputation in Greece.
  Clay pottery workshops, traditional cafes and tavernas can be found all over the village. 2 kilometers from Koumaradeoi we encounter the monastery of Megali Panagia built in 1586. It is an important site of cultural and religious significance.
  Other sites of the village are:
•The Church of Saint Panteleimonas
•The village square
•The public school with its new park and the open air theatre
•The chapels of Saint George Saint Kostantinos and Eleni and the deserted chapel 'Twelve Doors'