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DIMENA (Village) EPIDAVROS
Dimena is a village belonging to the Municipality of Epidavros. There are about 630 residents, but the remarkable thing is, is the fact that more and more young people return to their birthplace, with the result we see an increase in the number of the residents of the Municipality. The altitude of the village is 150 meters above sea level. Previously the villagers lived in Aggelokasrto of Korinthos and at Aranxnaio during the summer period and in the winter they lived in Dimena. But for 70 years now they are living permanently at Dimena .. In the area of Dimena there are many churches of great interest to tourists and locals alike each having their own traditional celebrations. The most important of May the 21st, St. Constantine and St. Helene day which there is a local festival. Also there are others festivals such 2nd of Feb. Jesus Candle mass holiday and St. George. It is worthwhile for every visitor to try the famous Giosa (a traditional oven baked meal with goat meat) a pleasant surprise for meat eaters.
EPIDAVROS (Small town) ARGOLIS
KOLIAKI (Settlement) EPIDAVROS
Koliaki is not as old as Trachea it's inhabitants coming mainly from Arkedes around the 1850s. Mainly a farming community, the main types being sheep/goat/poultry farming with olive groves and small market gardens. Bread and cheese making have spread to this town also. Is a very graphic village with old small buildings and picturesque views, it is positioned between Trachea and Ancient Epidavros.
KRANIDI (Small town) ARGOLIS
Perched high up in the steep hills, halloed by the idyllic pine tree
forest of Agia Anni, Kranidi supervises from above the entire peninsula of Ermionis.
Located in a most charismatic position, in the midst of the peninsula's plains,
Kranidi today,- the capital of Ermionis- is built on the boundaries of the ancient
city of Masitos, which also included the area of today's Kilada as well as a section
of the near by community of Fourni.
Kranidi acquires its recent name in the beginning of the 16th century,
but it has been inhabited since the 13th, when the Byzantine emperor Andronikos
II allotted the area to Theodoros Nomikopoulos. Its name is possibly credited
to another version of the word Koronida which was the name of the small islet
of Kilada.
With its permanent residents occupying themselves with agriculture
and cattle breeding but also with commerce and shipping, Kranidi started to develop
around the chapel of Agios Ioannis - the Metropolis of Kranidi today- and reached
a great economic peak which allowed it to have a leading role in Greece's effort
to overthrow the Turks and win back its independence. Kranidi took part in the
revolution with a part of its fleet, soldiers and material goods needed. It is
the birthplace of the great monk and fighter of 1821's revolution Paparsenis Krestas
who, as the leader of the battalion of Kranidi participated in the battle and
freed Palamidi. During the civil war in 1823, Kranidi will become the seat of
the Executing Committee for a few months.
After the revolution and until the beginning of the 20th century,
Kranidi owned a large commercial fleet. But the weakness of its people to respond
to the challenges of the time and to replace their boats with steam -driven ones,
led commercial activities to a deadlock.
Irrefutable proof of its economic flourishing is the traditional
and characterized as preservable settlement with its impressive mansions resembling-
not by coincidence- those of Spetses. The sweet-smelling yards, the freshly painted
walls and fountains, the rooms and old balconies, all create a unique sensation.
The characteristic buildings of the local architectural style like the Town Hall
and the Library, the five big churches of the 19th century- the most important
one being the Metropolis of Agios Ioannis- the Well of Pyrgos, the three fully
restored windmills and the traditional oilmills, make you feel as if you have
traveled back in time. Wherever you look, you will see small white chapels embracing
the city. One is located at the top of Agia Anna's hill offering a great, panoramic
view and the chapels of Agios Ioannis Theologos at Artiki and of prophet Eliseos
are also worth seeing. The most important one of all though is the Byzantine chapel
of Agia Triada in the area of Pikrodafni. It was built in 1224 by "lord"
Michael Mourmoura deputy of the Franks in the area. The church has the shape of
a cross and its saddled roof valuable murals have survived until today.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the WebSite of the Prefecture of Argolis
NEA EPIDAVROS (Small town) ARGOLIS
In the area of New Epidavros, cottages first appeared during the Modern Greek age, circa Early Mycenaean. In ancient times it was part of Epidavros, connecting with the other villages through common history. With the passing of time, New Epidauros came to own three important monasteries, one vitally significant Byzantine castle, more than 20 churches together with the large area of land constituting, during the Byzantine period, the central core of Epidavros. The intent is for an attractive, tourist village with traditional rural architecture. Its pretty, narrow streets are built into one of the slopes of the "Akros" outcrop and on the next rocky outcrop are the ruins of the Byzantine castle; at the base of this there is a gorge unique for its natural beauty, known as the "Gorge of Vothila". The village stretches out, down to the sea, ending at two beautiful natural bays with clean water for swimming and fishing. Pine trees, olives and orange trees encompass the village and the port.
The villagers of New Epidavros are, in the first instance, farmers who cultivate olive and citrus trees, while the fishing is also important to them. The visitor could take pleasure in the natural and historical beauties of the area, staying at the local hotels or camping sites and there are also rooms to let. Also the area has, in addition, restaurants, bars and one disco, for nightlife. During the summer, on the lovely beaches, the festival of Redeemer's Day takes place on the 6th of August.
PORTO HELI (Village) ARGOLIS
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SCHINOCHORI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Three kilometres after Koutsopodi
is Schinochori, a lively village situated at the foot of Arkoudovrisi. The locals
are hard-working producers and traders in open markets. They also deal with cattle-raising,
tobacco crops, aviculture and olive trees.
The village’s churches are Zoodochos Pigi and St. Demetrios
and they were rebuilt by the locals in 1925.
At the built-up area of Chelmi
near Schinochori they have discovered two ancient wells and other ancient relics.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
TRACHIA (Village) EPIDAVROS
One of the older -if not the oldest- village of our municipality. In the past, Trachea was one of the Turkish communities, which after 1821 when Greece took back their freedom, people from North Greece (Epirotes) came to stay here. The new residents grew up with success in the art of cheese making and soon they flourished. As time passed, they created the tradition of producing cheese products within the area of Argolida. With the finest quality and taste resulting in them now being one of the best producers in Greece.
Today Trachea owns 11 traditional family cheese factories, keeping the secrets they took from their ancestors. Also they grew up the art of making bread following the old traditional recipes and they have 12 bakeries famous for their bread and paximadia.
Here you can eat in one of the 8 excellent taverns, with specialty in boiled goat and roast lamb. The people here are very polite and hospitable and hence it is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. It is one of the most beautiful stopping points for the travelers on their way towards to Ermioni, Kranidi, Spetses, Poros and many other places.
VROUSTI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Vrousti is a mountainous village situated on the southern mountainsides
of mountain range Mpachriami. It is only 16km from Argos
and it is a ‘balcony’ that looks out on the peaks of Artemisio,
Karia, Agrilitsa
and Fregaina. The chapel of
Prophet Helias has a view of Neochori,
Sterna, Malantreni,
Koutsopodi and many other
villages.
The two main characteristics of the village are stone and silence.
It is a combination that creates feelings of peacefulness, tranquility and intangible
fear due to the view of the abandoned houses and the ruins. It used to be a crowded
village once, but all its large families sought for a better future in Australia,
America, Athens
and Argos in 1960’s.
However, some believe that the village has to ‘revive’
again. Thus, they rebuild of renovate their traditional houses and they are ready
to discover the beauty of the village.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
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