Archives for Around Delphi
The area of Delphi – Arahova
Arahova - or Rachova, as it was known until the years of the Greek Revolution - is built on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus, as its name hints, at an elevation of 900-1000 meters.
The Castle of Amfissa
The castle of Amfissa, also known as Castle of Salona or Castle of Oria, has a long history from the Pelasgians to the Greek War of Independence of 1821. The castle was attacked, besieged, destroyed and restored on multiple occasions.
Argyriou Winery
Stunning natural beauty aside, the Argyriou winery on mount Parnassus produces some very interesting wines. Full-bodied Pinots and Cabernets, fruity Merlots and Mavroudis, buttery Chardonnays and delicats Malagousia are the varieties that pepper the fertile soils.
Archaeological Museum of Amfissa
The Archaeological Museum of Amfissa exhibits finds from Amfissa and other sites of Phokida, dating from the Bronze Age to the Early Byzantine period.
Vagonetto – Fokis Mining Park
Did you know that Greece is one of the few world producers of bauxite and aluminium? It is highly probable that a part or even the entire airplane you boarded in order to fly to Greece is made of Greek aluminium and to be precise aluminium from the Delphi area! The rich mining history of the Delphi area, plus an introduction to the bauxite mining, is offered to visitors of the Vagonetto Mining Park.
A British Military Cemetery near Delphi
On your way from Amfissa to Lamia, just outside of the village of Gravia you may notice on the right side of the road a well-built stone fence, with an engraved inscription BRALO BRITISH CEMETERY.
The area of Delphi – Amfissa or Salona
The town got its name from Amfissa who, according to myth, was a mistress of the god Apollo and the daughter of Macar, a son of Aeolus.
The area of Delphi – Chrisso
Chrisso The village gets its name from the ancient location ‘Krisas’, named after Krisos, who was the son of Phocos of Aegina.
The area of Delphi – Galaxidi
Galaxidi is situated in the gulf of Crissaea, in the region of Phocis. It is a truly magical destination, suitable for all seasons.
