ABOUT FOKIDA PREFECTURE
Fokida is known for the archaeological site of Delphi. Thousands of visitors come here every year, people who love Greek spirit, and come to see the museum, the theater and the oracle. But there are also great beaches, the picturesque Galaxidi and the old important commercial harbor of Itea. The villages on the mountains are also worth visiting.
Amfissa is built where the ancient city used to be under the historical castle of Salona . It's the commercial center of the province and has unique buildings that date from the time of the Turkish occupation. The gorge of Rekas is immense and of great variety of natural treasures.
Galaxidi has various beaches with differences between them and has two natural harbors, Agora and Hirolaka who are separated by Kavos. There is a light tower on Kavos since 1909. There are only three wind mills left from the many that used to stand in the surrounding hills. Two of them are still in good condition. You can visit the building of Tsalagyra which is today's town hall, the Bourzeiko building and others.
Gravia is known for the battle at " The Hani of Gravia " where Odysseas Androutsos and his men fought against the forces of Omer Vrioni in 1821. Every may there is a representation of the battle taking place among other festivities.
Delphi is situated on a unique spot on Mount Parnassos under the Fedriades Stones at height of 550 m. with an incredible view and excellent climate. On one side there is the museum and the archaeological site among pine trees and on the other side the welcoming city of Delphi with a great view to the olive trees of Amfissa. After visiting the site you can walk in the city where there are numerous tourist shops, restaurants, banks and tourist offices ready to serve you. A great variety of Hotels will cover every need. You should also visit the temple of Apollo and the Kastallia Spring .
Easter in Itea is a unigue experience since in Fokida and especially in Itea the residents barbecue the lambs on the streets in a completely traditional way. People from whole neighborhoods gather and throw on the hot coals 15, 20 and 25 lamps while they drink and dance and offer wine and food to whoever stands near their "pit". It can be an unforgettable experience. Itea also participates along with the municipalities of Delphi and Amfissa in the "Delphic celebrations" a cultural event of the highest order.
