Rumeli / Gastronomic stimulation

Πάσχα στη Ρούμελη με… κοκορέτσι

Religious devotion all the days of Holy Week, food and joyful events everywhere. Cockroach stews, spleen, liveries on every street. There’s chicka everywhere. Candies from the grills, accompanied by fine wines, to every passing visitor who cannot get enough of flavors and impressions. In Central Greece with the traditional villages, the historic monasteries and churches, the impressive gorges, the forested mountains, the rivers, the lakes, the rich flora and fauna.

ΑΡΑΧΟΒΑ

The most picturesque parts of Central Greece are famous for many things. Among them for her bruschetta wine and her weavings. It is a passage to Delphi and the ski slopes of Parnassos. In the picturesque streets of Arachova several hotels of various categories, rooms to let, many taverns with barbecues and local events. Arahova is 35 km away. from Livadia. And the coq au vin… coq au vin.

ΔΕΛΦΟΙ

The idea of celebrating Easter in Delphi, which, among other things, concentrates the historical and archaeological interest of the wider region and is considered the “navel of the earth” on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus, is charming. The night life in Delphi is quite reminiscent of the one in Arachova.Points of interest: the archaeological museum, the museum of Delphic carriers, the cultural activities – the festivals. Delphi is 21 km from Amfissa. And the coq au vin… coq au vin.

ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΧΩΡΙΟ

Stone-built houses and mansions and cobbled streets, in a landscape of unique beauty. Only 480 inhabitants.

Sightseeing :
– The churches of Agios Athanasios and Agios Georgios at the entrance of the village
– The stone bridge, a historical monument, which connects Gavros with the big village
– The place “The footsteps of the Virgin Mary” Press. On the route from the key gorge to Proussos, a stone chapel with a picture and dedications. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary herself took care of it by transferring to the Monastery of Proussiotissa her icon, which came from Prusa in Asia Minor during the period of the Turkish occupation.
– The route Big Village – Kaliakouda Mountaineering Refuge, through the eternal fir forest
– The monument of the Battle of Kaliakouda. Megalo village is 13.5 km from Karpenisi.
And the coq au vin… coq au vin.

ΚΑΡΠΕΝΗΣΙ

Karpenisi played a leading role in both the Revolution and the Resistance. In recent years the city has experienced remarkable tourist development.

Sightseeing:
– The paved square in the city centre with fountains and plane trees
– The church of Agia Triada – Metropolis
– The “κεφαλovrisso” is a wonderful recreation area with over-aged plane trees,
terraces and running water
– The Monument of Markos Botsaris
– The traditional settlement of Gorianades in harmony with the natural environment
– The route Karpenisi – Stenoma – Papadia through fir forest
– The bridge of the river Tavropou. Outdoor sports activities are developed in the area.
Karpenisi is 293 km away. from Athens.
And the coq au vin… coq au vin.

KORYSHADES
Historical village, built at an altitude of 940m. with interesting walking routes. Traces of ancient tombs and fortress. In May 1944 the national council of the political committee of the national liberation met in the cave of the village. The Museum of National Resistance is also housed there. Koryschades is 5.5 km away. from Karpenisi.
And the coq au vin… coq au vin.