A modern village which maintains local colour. Its former name was
Potaki or Potoki (a word of Turkish origin) which means swampy area. It offers
comfortable accommodation and it is known for its nice ouzeris situated at the
central square. The village produces salted preserves of excellent quality.
It is worth visiting the church of Virgin Mary Dinious, 6km from the
village on the way to Istiaia, built in a magnificent landscape of plane trees
and flowing streams. The word "Dinious" is Turkish and means "return". According
to tradition, when a Turkish soldier fired the icon of Virgin Mary, the bullet
backfired and killed him. Her memory is celebrated on August 23 at a big fete
which attracts many natives as well as tourists.
Τhis text is cited May 2003 from the Municipality
of Artemissio tourist pamphlet.
Map & Distances
Distances:
120.5 Kilometers South-southeast (SSE) the prefectural capital CHALKIDA
Town, EVIA
,
GREECE
9.0 Kilometers South-Southwest (SSW) the provincial capital ISTIEA
Small town, EVIA
,
GREECE
Altitude:
11 meters
Longitude:
23o 11' 50.26" E
Latitude:
39o 00' 07.59" N
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