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ACHLADOKAMBOS (Village) ARGOLIS
Achladokampos is an amphitheatrical village with stony houses, 35km
away from Argos. This is where
Argolida and Arcadia
County are linked.
Achladokampos was once the larges among the villages. Now, it still
retains its ‘supremacy’, as there are many well-maintained houses
a large church, a school, a nice square and a building with hot bath.
At the foot of Partheni
Mountain Range were once many wild pear-trees. It is said that Achladokampos
was named after them (Achladi=pear). At least, this is one version. The other
says that the village was named after the olive trees. Specifically, when a Turkish
aga came in view of the plain full of olive trees, he exclaimed ‘Ach! Ladokampe!’
(Ach= exclamation, Ladokampos= plain with olive trees).
On the whole, Achladokampos is a village based on cattle raising.
The locals still maintain old customs and they are ready to enjoy themselves by
organising feasts on Trinity Sunday and Pentecost.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
AGIOS NIKOLAOS (Village) ALEA
Agios Nikolaos is situated upon the high mountainside of Mountain
Farmakas.
The village’s characteristics are the same as Alea
and Exochi. They have exactly
the same climate, with harsh winters and cool summers.
The most impressive spot of Agios Nikolaos are the ruins of the houses
that the Germans had destroyed during the Second World War. They still stand proud
and firm, as if they expect to be reconstructed.
It is a pleasant small village with white houses among gigantic oaks
and cedar trees.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
AGIOS STEFANOS (Settlement) LYRKIA
Agios Stephanos is a village situated between Argos
and Karia. It is an isolated
built-up area that once belonged to Fregaina
commune.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ALEA (Village) ARGOLIS
Alea is a beautiful and amphitheatrical village, 74km from Argos.
The locals have dried up the village’s lake, so that its fertile soil offers
crops much earlier. They also cultivate lentils, chickpeas, beans, maize, potatoes,
tomatoes, other produce, grain, barley and other cereals. There are many apple,
walnut and almond trees.
As most Argolida
villages, Alea is constantly developing. It is a village with traditional renovated
houses, new roads and newly built buildings. The church of the Virgin Mary is
the village’s main church and locals believe that it dates back to the 13th
century. In general, the picturesque narrow streets and the traditional houses
bolster up the beauty of the village.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ANDRITSA (Village) LERNA
Following the rising road that leads to the village, it is 28 km away
from Argos.
The few locals that still live in the village deal mostly with cultivation
- olive trees, produce and grains - and cattle raising. They try to keep unquenchable
their faith to historical continuity. Andritsa contains two churches; the church
of St. Vlassis at the top of a hill and the Byzantine chapel of St. Demetrios.
Andritsa is a village where excavations have brought into light a
number of relics that belonged to the ancient and medieval times. Archeologists
have found funeral gifts and coins, as well as evidence of ancient water tank.
Finally, from Andritsa visitors may scan the Turkish road of Agogiostrata
at the southern side of Ktenias
that once led to the village of
Achladokampos.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ARGOLIS (Prefecture) PELOPONNISOS
Argolida County is administratively divided into three parts:
a) Argos District,
which is situated in the northwest and possesses the most mountainous regions
as well as the largest part of the Argolic
plain. The full extent of the district is 1062 sp. km and its capital is Argos
according to the 1991 census, the population of Argos
is 22,289, while the overall population of Argos district is 45,342, 42.69 inhabitants
per sp km.
b) Nauplia District.
Its full extent is 731 sp. km and the overall population is 38,929, 53,25 inhabitants
per sq. km. The city of Nauplia
is the capital of Argolida County and its population is 11,897.
c) Ermionida District,
which possesses the southern part of the peninsula. The full extent of Ermionida
District is 421 sp. km and the overall population is 13,365, 31.75 inhabitants
per sp. km. The district’s capital is Kranidi
with 4,400 inhabitants.
During the modern ages, the administrative division of Argolida suffered
continual territorial changes. From 1833 t 1899, Argolida had been part of the
Argolidocorinthia County (with the islands of Spetses,
Hydra and Kithira
intermittently). On 1899 Argolidocorinthia county splits into two counties, that
is Argolida and Corinthia,
while, on 1909 the two counties fuse again. Finally on 1949, Argolida and Corinthia
are permanently separated.
Argos District
contains 6 municipalities (Argos,
Koutsopodi, Nea
Kios, Lerna, Mycenae,
and Lyrkeia) and two communities
(Achladokampos and Alea).
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ARGOS (Town) ARGOLIS
On the one hand the geographic mark of the city, placed within the
boundaries of Argolis fertile
plain, close to road axes that link North Peloponnese
to Aegean and Mediterranean
Sea under the defensive stand of its high hills (Larissa
279m, Aspida 80m) on the
other, underlie the main reasons that Argos was inhabited continually.
Argos is the most important agricultural, industrial and export center
of the wider Argolis region,
due to systematic cultivation and industries of processing, packaging and distribution
of citrus products as well as those of building material, marble, distillery and
winery, processing and standardization of olive oil, pump manufacturing and package
machinery etc.
Argos, commercial center on the region from ancient times, continues
to be the area’s trade center even today. Its inhabitants surpass the 30.000
people and that makes Argos the most dense of Argolis
Prefecture.
(Text: Nikos Petropoulos)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Municipality
of Argos tourist pamphlet.
ARIA (Settlement) LYRKIA
Mazi or Aria, situated near the site of the ancient
town Inoi, is a beautiful village built on the eastern mountainside of Mount
Artemisio. Due to its altitude it is a popular summer holiday resort. Its
few inhabitants (only 57 in 1991) deal with farming, olive trees, bee-keeping
and cattle-raising. The stony houses keep their traditional style while there
are some modern buildings, which are used as cottages. The vegetation and the
springs make it attractive even to the occasional visitor.
The ancient town
of Inoi was a small town, known just for the victory of the Athenians and
the Argives against the Lacedaemonians (around 460 BC). According to Pausanias,
following the route from Argos
to the west, one would reach Inoi, situated at the foot of Artemisio
Mountain next to the modern village Mazi. There are only a few remains of
the town among which a polygonal wall of a room. On the peak of the mountain there
was a temple devoted to Artemis.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ASSINI (Ancient city) ARGOLIS
Ancient Asine has been identified with the rocky promontory, today
called Kastraki, by the village
of Tolo.
The excavations began in the 1920’s by a French team but were
continued by the Swedish after the Crown Prince of Sweden
visited the site. They investigated the Acropolis and the parts of the southern
and eastern slopes of the Barbouna hill across it. It was found that people had
lived in the area more or less continuously since the Early Bronze Age or the
beginning of the third millenium BC until late Antiquity, approximately the fourth
century AD.
Asine was never a major site in the Argolid
but it nevertheless played an important role as a wellprotected harbour during
its history. Its strategic importance is very much in evidence at the site, where
today mainly the Hellenic fortifications are preserved. They were repaired in
Ottoman times and reused by the Italian occupation forces during the Second World
War.
Today, within the site there is a church dedicated to Virgin Mary.
This text is cited March 2004 from the Tolo
Business Association tourist pamphlet.
CHOUNI (Settlement) LYRKIA
On our way to Karia,
there are the built-up areas of Chouni and Spaneika.
There are two beautiful villages with old and modern houses scattered on both
roadsides. Lately, the region has been dramatically developed due to the extended
cultivation of orange and apricot trees.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
DASKALIO (Isolated island) ASSINI
Behind Romvi
there is an island called Daskalio, which was fortified by the Venetians and there
are remnants of that fortification preserved until today.
The church of Panagia Zoodohos Pigi, built in 1688, rises on the highest
point of the island.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the
Prefectorial Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.
DENDRA (Village) MIDEA
In the Vicinity of Dendra, the archaeological excavations in 1938
dag up magnificent carved and vaulted tombs, the funeral gifts of which were transferred
and are now permanent exhibits in the Museums of Nafplio
and Athens. The most prominent
among these finds are the mycenean panoply, which was made in around 1450BC, and
the urn depicting an octopus, representative of the naturalistic technique.
The archaeological site in Dendra is one of the most important archaeological
sites of the Province, as
it is for that matter shown by the finds of more recent excavations in that area.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefectorial
Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.
ELLINIKO (Village) ARGOS
Tel: +30 27510 86277
Elliniko, a semi-mountainous built-up area that lies on the southeast
side of "Evangelismos". It is a fertile area with olive trees, apricot
trees, lemon trees and a large variety of orange trees. Elliniko has been built
around the church of St. George upon "Kastraki" hill. At the top of
the hill, there is a peculiar ancient building: the Pyramid
of Elliniko.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
EPIDAVROS (Small town) ARGOLIS
Amidst the green of the Argolic earth and the blue of the Saronic
Gulf, well protected on its own smaller gulf of Epidavros, with the scent
from the valley’s orange blossoms meeting the sea breeze in its picturesque
and friendly port, and with the pines descending its slopes to offer their shade
to its beautiful beaches, Ancient Epidavros, traditional yet modern, both tranquil
and cosmopolitan, is always ready to welcome travelers no matter the season.
Midway along the east coast of the Argolid
district, easy to reach whether by road via the Corinth
Canal or Nafplion or by
sea aboard a Flying Dolphin from Piraeus,
with its houses spread out amphitheatrically from the sea inland, the little town
is built on the site of the ancient city-state of Epidavros,
near the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the ancient theatre, which attract thousands
of visitors every day.
Quiet, pleasant people, occupied in fishing, tending the orange groves,
and tourism, a mild climate, beautiful surroundings and a sound infrastructure
provide the framework for what today’s tourist wants: a pleasant stay, recreation
by the sea yet close to greenery, opportunities for all kinds of entertainment
and the chance to sightsee the vicinity.
The text is cited March 2004 from the Municipality
of Epidavros tourist pamphlet.
ERMIONI (Small town) ARGOLIS
Ermioni is a seaside town of captivating beauty or an “island-town”
as it has been called. It is the seat of the municipality bearing the same name
and consists of the settlements of Achladitsa,
Podari, Petrothalassa,
St. Anargyri, Kouverta and
Kineta.
Ermioni is an ideal holiday resort, for it combines harmoniously the
tranquillity an island can offer and lively entertainment. The sea embracing it
from both sides forms a port in the north - the latter being the town’s
main commercial center - and the area of Mandrakia in the south. In the traditional
coffee shops and in the picturesque tavernas overhung by octopuses drying in the
sun and with fishermen’s nets being all around, visitors can enjoy their
wine or ouzo and snack on fresh seafood. Mandrakia is the liveliest area of the
city, its nightlife lasting until dawn.
The road that ascends through the paved lanes and the beautiful dwellings
of Ermioni leads to he slope of the ancient hill of Pronos, which is crowned at
the top by the chapel of St. Ermioni; the latter, built in the typical Greek island
architectural style on the foundations of the temple of goddess Hera, commands
a unique view over Dokos (findings
from the world’s oldest shipwreck) appearing eastward on the horizon, and
the island of Hydra that is
delineated further beyond. From the same spot one is afforded a fine view over
the plain which is reputed for yielding fine products, such as the pomegranates
of Ermioni - a unique Greek culture - citrus fruits and of course the well-known
local olive oil. Visitors should not miss out on a walk towards Mylos, situated
on the Krothi hill facing the port, wherefrom a magnificent view of Ermioni can
be enjoyed.
Apart from the beaches of Bitsi, there are beautiful stretches of
sand around Ermioni, Kouverta,
Sendoni, Petrothalassa, St.
Dimitrios, Dardiza, as well as the coasts of Thermissia
and Plepi which are ideal
for a swim in crystal clear waters.
A number of events and festivities are held in Ermioni which are worth
attending, such as: the yala-yala, celebrated in a unique, special way on the
day of the Epiphany; the Shrove Monday feast in Mandrakia; the burning of Judas
on Easter Sunday; various cultural events held in August, culminating in the choral
festival.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Municipality
of Ermioni tourist pamphlet.
EXOCHI (Settlement) ALEA
Exochi or “Tatsi” is situated at the foot of the Mountain
Farmakas.
Its houses are surrounded by tall trees and it is a lyric and cool
picture on summer and an ideal snowed landscape on winter.
The few local deal with cultivation and cattle raising. They have
also olive trees and 2000 walnut trees.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
FARMAKAS (Mountain) LYRKIA
Driving up the Mountain Farmakas- a magnificent mountain with fir
trees- we reach Farmakas children camp, organised by the Municipality
of Argos. It is a natural landscape full of fir trees and enough chill.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
FREGENI (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 75295
The village of Fregaina is 16Km away from Argos.
It is a cattle-raising village with both stony and modern houses. Its most beautiful
characteristic is the church of Saint Apostles.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
FROUSSIOUNA (Village) ALEA
After Kefalovriso
is Frousiouna, a small village among trees and green, 6km from Kefalovriso
and 45km from Argos. Frousiouna
is ‘protected’ by the gigantic mountains of Lyrkeio,
Trachi, Armenia and Karoumpalos.
During winter it is inhabited by few people. On summer though, it
is frequently visited by people who own houses and want to enjoy nature. At the
center there is a nice stony fountain, while on Armenia Mountain there is the
chapel of Santa Paraskevi.
Frousiouna was once keeping the spirit of tradition alive. Marriage
was celebrated in a special way.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
GYMNO (Village) LYRKIA
After the village of Sterna,
we reach Gymno. It is a lively village situated upon the eastern mountainsides
of Mountain Farmakas. With
the old stony houses, the traditional fountain and the Byzantine chapel of the
Virgin Mary, Gymno maintains the mountainous characteristics. At the same time,
though, it is a village with characteristics of a plain, as it has smooth land,
several modern houses and easy communication with Argos
and Nemea.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
ILIOKASTRO (Village) ERMIONI
Tel: +30 27540 91274
Heliokastro is situated northward of Ermioni,
about 7km from the town, is laid out on the plateau of Ilei.
The site of Ilei, which probably
took its name from the “Ilei vineyards” that produced sweet wine,
was located northward of Aderes.
In the past, a small settlement was found in the area, while today, one can still
detect the enclosure of the polygonal walls adjacent to the small steep hill which
was probably used as an acropolis. According to Pausanias, temples for the worship
of Demeter and her daughter were erected here. The road linking Ermioni
and Troizinia used to pass
from that settlement.
Today, Heliokastro would be highly appreciated by wine lovers. The
ascending-although not tiring- route affords visitors a panoramic view of the
indented coasts, and leads to the small, traditional village and its tavernas
offering local mezedes (snacks).
The text is cited March 2004 from the Municipality
of Ermioni tourist pamphlet.
KAPARELI (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71430
Kapareli is a village surrounded by rich and mountainous vegetation,
as it is situated between the mountains of Lyrkeion
and Artemisio. Opposite it
is the mountain of Xerovouni
(Melidoni). It is 27km away from Argos.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KARYA (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 75223
Karia is one of the most beautiful mountainous villages of Argolida
County. It is also the largest one with 303 inhabitants according to the 1991
census. The village is the favourite resort to all those who live in Argos,
as they have the opportunity to enjoy the snow during winter. And it is only 20
kilometres away!
The village was first built on the top of Prophet Helias. Later, the
locals decided to move lower, as the cold was intolerable. During the Greek War
of Independence of 1821, Karia suffered the anger of Ibrahem.
Nowadays, the locals deal with cattle-raising, vineyards and olive
trees. At the centre of the village, there is the elementary school, a stony building
that ‘hosts’ few pupils, who still live in Karia. Do not forget to
visit the ruins of the old watermills. They are signs of the glory that was.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KEFALARI (Village) ARGOS
Tel: +30 27510 86301
Kefalari is situated three kilometres southwest of Argos.
It is among groves, rural houses, modern villas and old traditional watermills.
The picturesque church and old traditional watermills. The picturesque church
of Zoodochos Pigi along with the amusement grounds around river
Erasinos springs, make Kefalari an attractive place to visit.
The waters of river
Erasinos form a wonderful lake under the church of Zoodochos Pigi. The scenery
becomes even more beautiful with the plane trees and the large number of taverns.
The village of Kefalari is also known for its cave that used to be
a subterranean riverbed. Excavations had brought into light Neolithic ceramics,
however, the cave had been inhabited much earlier. German archeologists had found
blades and spearheads that date back to the beginnings of the late Palaeolithic
Age, circa 35000 BC!
The church of Zoodochos Pigi or else the Virgin Mary Kefalariotissa
has been built in the cave and it is visited by a large number of pilgrims each
year.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KEFALOVRYSSO (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71388
Four kilometers after Douka
and 36 km from Argos is Kefalovriso,
a village among green trees and cool waters. It is one of the most beautiful and
impressive mountainous villages of Argolida.
Kefalovriso is named after the well-known spring that stands next
to the church of the Virgin Mary.
Years ago, the event of marriage was celebrated very specially and
the locals followed traditional customs. Feasts lasted a whole week!
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KOKLA (Settlement) ARGOS
Driving after the old abattoirs of Argos
along olive and orange groves, you reach the isolated village of Kokla. Kokla
has a panoramic view of the plain and the Argolic
gulf. Its beautiful stony houses are renovated by their owners, who visit
the village during summer so that they enjoy the clear atmosphere and the majestic
view of the plain and the gulf.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KOLOSSOURTIS (Location) ACHLADOKAMBOS
The old national highway that linked Argos
with the city of Tripoli is
one of the most well known roads in Greece.
It used to be a road of communication with central Peloponnese
known then as Kolosourtis. From Kolosourtis (the road) visitors have the opportunity
to admire the wonderful view of the Argolic
gulf and Nauplia.
Kolosourtis used to be the largest road guillotine. It used to be
narrow and slippery, with curves of 180 degrees next to a precipice. Hundreds
of accidents revealed its dangerousness.
However, today things are different. The new national highway that
links Corinth with Tripoli
has made Kolosourtis less busy. Although traffic is not frequent, the road has
been reconstructed. It is now wider with less curves and non-slippery surface.
Before reaching Achladokampos and on the right side of the road, there
is a 4km road that leads to Nera. There are many springs and plane trees in Nera,
as well as an old Byzantine chapel rebuilt by the emigrants. This is where the
great feast of Achladokampos takes place.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KOUTSOPODI (Village) ARGOLIS
Koutsopodi was the capital of the ancient «Mysias» municipality which
was founded by King Othonas. The name «Mysias» is also found in Pafsania' s «Korinthiaka»,
who relates that there is a hamlet by the name Mysias, where there is the temple
of the Greek Goddess Dimitra of Mysias. Dimitra was considered to be mother of
agriculture.
On the old site of the ancient temple there is a Christian church
nowadays, the church of «Metamorphosis of Sotiras». Nearby there are the ruins
of a Byzantine temple ,evidence that show the existence of an ancient hamlet at
this region. Vavaroi who were considered to have a great knowledge of the ancient
Greek civilization , accepted the Greek tradition and sagas and identified ancient
Mysia with Koutsopodi.
During the survey of 1700, about 75 families seemed to live at Koutsopodi.
The survey of 1999 shows that about 2.360 people live there. The inhabitants of
Koutsopodi used to grow up a lot of crops as wheat barley, rye, oats, potatoes,
tomatoes, a lot of melons and vegetables. They also cultivated vineyards and olive
trees. All of these have now been replaced by the cultivation of orange trees,
lemon trees and citrous trees in general as well as appricot trees and olive trees.
The land is fertile , and the yield per acre is high enough. This makes the inhabitants
prosperous and has also attracted a lot of foreign immigrants who consist the
labor force of the area. Koutsopodi is developing at a very fast rate into a town.
KRYA VRYSSI (Settlement) ARGOS
Kria Vrysi is a mountainous and isolated village with very few inhabitants
(25, according to the census of 1991).
Most of the houses are in a good condition, while there is a large
newly built church located next to the older one. The mountains of Ktenias,
Artemisio, Gaidourovouni
and Mavrovouni surround the
three villages on the northern basin of Argolida
County.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KRYONERI (Settlement) ARGOS
Three kilometres northwest, some isolated houses form the ‘village’,
built-up area of Krioneri or Bouga.
Before reaching the village’s main fountain, you will meet a
road on the right. This road leads to Tourniki.
One and a half kilometres after Krioneri, you will also meet a clump
of four huge oaks. It is an ideal spot for camping and rest.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
KYVERI (Small town) LERNA
Tel: +30 27510 47349
Kiveri, according to the descriptions by ancient authors, is the place
of the “Genession” (birthplace), the place where Danaos first came
to anchor. Honouring this event there was a temple built in this area, the temple
of Genessios Poseidon.
The excavations in Kiveri brought to light Mycenean tombs, ancient
facilities in the area of Ag. Demetrios and evidence of an ancient temple in Ag.
Elias.
Two kilometers south of Kiveri, in the cove of Ag. Giorgi, there is
a great spring of fresh water gushing from under the sea, Anavalos,
the exploitation of which, through the great projects being in full progress,
is expected to radically resolve the irrigation problems of the Province.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefectorial
Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.
LYRKIA (Village) LYRKIA
Lyrkeia is more mountainous village. Its soil is suitable for vineyards,
olive trees and tobacco crops.
Lyrkeia is the capital of Lyrkeia
Municipality. Its population is 779 and it is one of the most notable villages
in Argolida. The locals are
constantly exploit village’s fertile soil by cultivating olive trees and
tobacco. After Lyrkeia, you meet the citadel of the prehistoric
town of Lygeia.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
MALADRENI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 71378
Malandreni is built on the top of a high hill. It seems perched up there being surrounded by other green hills and a lot of ravines. At the top of the hill there is the famous church of 'Panagia Myrtithiotisa'. The village is also famous for the good wine and olive oil produced there.Its architecture is a mixture of modern style and this of a century ago.The inhabitants live peacefully up there away from the noise and smog of the big city. They are friendly people and especially hospitable to tourists or foreign people who visit their place. They show their hospitality offering hearty welcome to those who will visit their local fair of 'Maithanasis' on the first of May every year and also during carnival time when they offer a very good time and a lot of good local wine, food and sweets to their visitors.
MERKOURI (Settlement) LYRKIA
Merkouri is a village of 30 houses, not particularly mountainous.
Its inhabitants deal with olive trees, produce and cattle-raising.
The natural environment that surrounds Merkouri is majestic. This
is where Artemisio and Ktenias
Mountains join.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
MONI TAXIARCHON AGNOUDOS (Monastery) EPIDAVROS
It is the oldest monastery
of Epidavros. It is located at the eastern limits of the municipality
of Epidavros, next to the motorway Korinthos-Epidavros.
The name of this monastery probably came from the Greek ancient word "agnous"
meaning osier, a plant, that is plentiful in the local area and next to the lake.
But there is another explanation about the name of the monastery, which takes
precedence and a local muse is recorded, speaking about the local monasteries:
"at Stiri supported, at Agnada watching, at Fanairomeni revealed and at the Cave
hold it"
According to the prevailing opinion, the temple is a building of the
11th century but the monastery pre-existed, without fail, in the Turkish age.
The monastery is well guarded and is surrounded by high walls and
powerful towers and small turrets. From the saved buildings we have a clear option
of the four side-building group which rose up around the restricted internal guard.
A double wooden door of 6-7cm thick supported by iron metal plates secures the
main entrance. The rhythm of the temple is complicated internally. It is royalty
style, with dome and outdoor looks cross-formed. Is a mixture of the royal style
with dome and Byzantine architecture.
The most important factor is that all the icons are in fine condition.
It is believed that these icons are from circa 1250 AD. Finally the retable of
the temple is 300 years old.
MYLI (Village) LERNA
The most beautiful village, located in a plain by the sea, is a significant
transportation junction with a road network, a railroad station and a port. Myloi
is built on the grounds of the ancient city of Lerna,
the legendary founder of which was Lernos.
In the modern times, Myloi owes its fame to the historical battle
that took place in the area, in June 1825, between the Hellenic forces, headed
by Ypsilantis and Makrygiannis, and Imbraim’s armies.
Today, Myloi is a beautiful picturesque village ideal for recreation
and relaxation.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefectorial
Self-Government of Argolida tourist pamphlet.
NEOCHORI (Village) LYRKIA
Neochori is 580 metres above sea level. It is a small and poor village,
35km from Argos. Lately, there
is a slight development, as the locals build new houses. They mostly deal with
cattle-raising and olive trees.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
PORTO HELI (Village) ARGOLIS
Tel: +30 27540 51300
Fax: +30 27540 52335
SCHINOCHORI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 77277
Being built on a semi- mountainous land it gazes at the Argolic plain perched on the Bachriami mountain, it offers a panoramic view to its 441 inhabitants and those who visit it. At the top of this mountain there is the famous historic spring 'Arkouthovrsisi'. The church of Agia Marina near this spring, the church of Agios Dimitris in the center of the village, the school and the houses all around offer one the real picture of a traditional Greek village.The villagers, who once were famous cheese makers of the Argolic 'Feta' cheese, nowadays are mostly occupied with the cultivation of their land.
The visitor can meet the old watermill, in a very bad condition nowadays, and also the old hamlet 'Helmi' with a lot of ancient ruins. On the wall of an old house the visitor can make out the inscription 'Lysithamos offered'. In the area of 'Makrinari' there are the traces of an ancient track and also an ancient graveyard. Some archaeologist considers this area to be the ancient city of 'Lyrkio'
SKOTINI (Village) ALEA
Driving through the plain of Alea,
you reach the village of Skoteini, one of the most beautiful landscapes of Argolida
County.
It holds a key post, as it is a passage of all three counties (Argolida,
Arcadia, and Corinthia).
Skoteini was gradually built in three locations and it is now situated upon two
mountainsides.
Skoteini has always been a large village. It contains many new houses,
cafes, bars, an elementary school and a high school. It is a lively and modern
mountainous village that has adopted the new way of living. The locals deal with
cultivation.
(Text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
SPILIOTAKIS (Settlement) LERNA
Spiliotaki - sixteen kilometers away from Argos
- is a flat area with pastures, fertile hills and fields, cultivated with citrus
and apricot trees. Situated next to the railway line, it is a wonderful 'balcony'
on the cove of the Argolic gulf.
Only one kilometre away from Spiliotaki, archeologists have found
a number of pots, statuettes and other significant relics of the ancient
town of Eleous.
Next to the gully and the railway line there are some small and beautiful
plane trees. They used to be huge once, ready to stop the rapid streams of the
river. Today, river Xavrias has the power to destroy trees and cover the area
with mud.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
STERNA (Village) LYRKIA
Tel: +30 27510 71455
Driving towards Lyrkeia,
you meet the village of Sterna, 17km from Argos.
Sterna was once supplied with water by the spring of Tsiristra. There is still
a tank (a ‘sterna’) in the village that dates back to Roman Ages.
In general, it is a flat village, with no particular interest.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
THERMISSIA (Village) ERMIONI
Tel: +30 27540 41240
10km from Ermioni,
lies a beautiful village by the sea, called Thermissia. The village acquired its
name from the temple of Demeter, goddess of Thermassia (Heat; from the heat of
the hot water springs), who used to be worshipped in the area and whose temple
was built by the sea. Today, a lagoon has been formed in that very spot. In the
Middle Ages, some fine salt pans were found here giving rise to all sorts of relevant
activities.
Today, it constitutes an important biotope and a stopping place for
rare migratory birds. At the entrance to the village, right opposite the lagoon,
stands an imposing rock rising to 350m, on the top of which the Castle of Thermissia
has been built. The structures which have survived into the present hint at a
Venetian construction of the 12th century. Access to the castle, which is worth
exploring, is quite easy.
Thermissia is mainly an agricultural area abounding in orchards with
citrus fruits, apricot and olive trees. At the same time, however, it attracts
a great number of tourists for the limpid waters of its sandy beaches that are
lined with traditional small tavernas. Along the coastline, smaller settlements
known for their garden produce and flowers are laid out in succession. A visit
to them is worthwhile: indulging in the fresh sea food of their seaside tavernas
and plunging in their waters can be a real treat.
The text is cited March 2004 from the Municipality
of Ermioni tourist pamphlet.
TOLO (Small town) ARGOLIS
An old fishing village, Tolo is spread out along a lovely beach and
its inhabitants are renowned for their hospitality.
In its sparkling sea you ’ll be able to enjoy swimming, fishing
and every kind of water sport. As for accommodation as well as your entertainment,
Tolo boasts many hotels and furnished apartments, not to mention a great variety
of bars, discos, tavernas, bouzouki clubs, cafes and other family-run businesses
that offer the homey hospitality that has come to characterize the place.
A modern tourist centre surrounded by ancient sites - Asine,
Epidaurus, Tiryns,
Mycenae, Argos,
the Heraion, Nafplion-
Tolo makes it easy to visit them by local bus, organized tours, car or motorbike.
Daily excursions are also possible to Mystra,
Sparta, Olympia,
Delphi and Athens,
while cruiseships and Flying Dolphins take you sightseeing on Spetses,
Hydra, Poros
and Monemvasia.
Tolo is ideal for any kind of holiday, whether you want simply to
bask in the pristine Greek sea, or whether you want to get to know the beautiful
scenery and archaeological sites of the Peloponnese,
both nearby and further afield.
This text is cited March 2004 from the Tolo
Business Association tourist pamphlet.
TOURNIKI (Settlement) ARGOS
Tourniki, a village situated on Mountain
Artemisio, is isolated and usually snowed during winter. It is more crowded
on summer, when visitors are attracted by its beauty.
The village’s main feast takes place on the fifteenth of August.
However, things used to be different on that day years and years ago. People used
to dance, sing and enjoy themselves until dawn.
In this area, vegetation is not abundant. But still, trees such as
oaks, fir trees and pine trees cover many square kilometres.
On Mountain Aremisio
near the village of Krioneri,
there is the sacred forest of Artemis. A myth says that the forest contains ten
poisonous and deadly trees, a real danger for animals such as horses. Its scientific
name is Taxus Vakata.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
VELANIDIA (Settlement) LERNA
Velanidia is situated near Kotsonis built-up area, 22 km away from
Argos. It is inhabited by
20 families that occupy themselves with olive trees, cattle raising and arboriculture.
The recovery of a Byzantine capital clearly indicates the historical background
of the region.
On the whole, Velanidia is regarded as a mountainous village; however,
its economy grows as if it is a village in a plain. This is mostly why its population,
liveliness and dynamism remain stable.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
VROUSTI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Tel: +30 27510 91600
When the visitor arrives at Vrousti he feels fascinated by the wild beauty of nature at this mountainous point of Argolida.The hamlet is built at a height of 650 m above the sea level. Its old stone houses are built on a curved terrace through which runs a deeptorrent starting at the point of the central square with the tall plane-tree ,the stone fountain from Turkish times and the old church of Agia Paraskevi. From the 281 inhabitants, very few still live here any more. Most of them live at «Statheika», their old winter quarters, where they found fertile land and mild climate. There they worked hard and the cultivation of appricot trees has made them prosperous and well off.
ZOGA (Settlement) ARGOS
Four kilometres southwest of the Pyramid
and fourteen kilometres away from Argos
lies the ‘village’ of Zoga (few houses among oaks).
It would be worthwhile visiting the chapel of St. Nikolaos, which
is an hour walk from the village. It is a chapel built into an isolated rock by
a monk called Gerasimos at the beginnings of the 19th century.
After Zoga, there is an isolated place that has a wonderful view to
the eastern steep sides of Ktenias
Mountain. You will also have the opportunity to visit the chapel of St. George.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
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