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'
If you want to find additional information on the greater and/or surrounding areas select one of the titles below and click "more"
We could't find news articles relevant to this location/area.
Latest Travel & Tourism News from GTP Headlines
Greece’s First Private Civilian Airport to Go Up Near Kavala
A new private civilian airport in northern Greece will handle private and business flights, organize air shows, and host professional pilot training facilities....
Tourism Ministry Takes Steps to Promote Greek Wines and Wineries
Greece’s Wine Tourism Council met for the first time this month and set out the priorities to promote the country’s wines and wineries through tourism....
Greece Needs to Keep Ahead of Competition with New Marina Projects
The Greek Marinas Association is calling for the revision of a ports and marinas law that will enable dozens of projects to move forward in view of strong competition....
Sustainable Tourism: WTTC to Launch ‘Conscious Travel’ Campaign for Consumers
The WTTC’s new campaign will advise travelers to explore destinations during off-peak times and consider less-crowded, new, and emerging destinations....