CENTRAL GREECE
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Touring Central Greece is an experience that every travel enthusiast should live. You will get to know some of the most beautiful and important cities of the territory. The region has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times. Great cities flourished in its lands during antiquity, while in all historical periods it played a leading role in the events of the Greek space.
It is located in a strategic geographical position, in the center of the country. It extends to the north of Attica and the Peloponnese and to the south of Thessaly and Epirus. And from its privileged position alone, one understands the special interest it presents and its wealth, in all areas. History, mythology, tradition and culture. However, getting to know the natural beauties of Central Greece is equally interesting. Its magnificent – mainly mountainous – landscapes create unique images that move every nature lover. You will encounter imposing mountains and beautiful beaches. Winter sports enthusiasts will practice their favorite activities at the best and most popular ski resort, that of Parnassos. You will see the important archaeological sites, which through their ruins keep ancient Greek civilization alive. Such as Delphi and Thermopylae. But you will also get to know all the cities and villages that, with their unique identity, walk through time.
Each prefecture maintains its own personal identity and is a challenge for anyone who wants to travel and discover the beauties of Greece. All cities have to offer a variety of activities and different emotions to their visitors. You can reach them through the good road network. The close distance from Athens is an incentive for short-day getaways and tours.
The prefecture of Boeotia has a satisfactory tourist infrastructure. It is located quite close to the capital and even offers a short weekend trip. The port of the prefecture is the picturesque Arachova, which with the Parnassos ski resort is a pole of attraction for thousands of visitors.
The prefecture of Phokida is characterized by the presence of the archaeological site of Delphi. It attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year, who come to the "navel of the earth" as Delphi was called in antiquity to admire the Oracle, the Theater and the Museum.
The prefecture of Phthiotis has some remarkable seaside resorts with beautiful and crowded beaches as well as mountainous beauties that are combined with the possibility of winter sports at the ski center on the side of Parnassos. Here, you can find Lamia, Thermopylae, Kammena Vourla, Livanates, Atalanti, Theologos, Gorgopotamos and other areas that awaken memories.
The prefecture of Evrytania, with the beautiful Karpenisi and the rest of its picturesque mountain villages, is a constant value for winter tourism. You can tour its imposing mountains and of course there is always the Velouchi - Karpenisi ski center that offers unforgettable hours of fun and exercise to sports enthusiasts.
The prefecture of Aitoloakarnania, which is also a gateway to Epirus and the Ionian islands, has many natural beauties. Lagoons, rivers such as the Acheloos and the Evinos, mountains, gorges, beautiful cities and picturesque villages that are always at the disposal of the traveler who wants to explore them. Stations on your tour will be Nafpaktos, Messolonghi, Agrinio, Astakos, Amphilochia, Aitoliko, etc.
The prefecture of Evia is an ideal proposal for a tour as it combines lush green landscapes with idyllic beaches. It is the second largest island in Greece, which is connected by road to mainland Greece, since it is only a few dozen meters away from it at its closest point, at the Evripos Strait. During your tour you will get to know Chalkida, the Evia Strait, Edipsos, Karystos, Rovies, Eretria, etc. |
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