Karia is one of the most beautiful mountainous villages of Argolida
County. It is also the largest one with 303 inhabitants according to the 1991
census. The village is the favourite resort to all those who live in Argos,
as they have the opportunity to enjoy the snow during winter. And it is only 20
kilometres away!
The village was first built on the top of Prophet Helias. Later, the
locals decided to move lower, as the cold was intolerable. During the Greek War
of Independence of 1821, Karia suffered the anger of Ibrahem.
Nowadays, the locals deal with cattle-raising, vineyards and olive
trees. At the centre of the village, there is the elementary school, a stony building
that ‘hosts’ few pupils, who still live in Karia. Do not forget to
visit the ruins of the old watermills. They are signs of the glory that was.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
If you want to find additional information on the greater and/or surrounding areas select one of the titles below and click "more"
We could't find news articles relevant to this location/area.
Latest Travel & Tourism News from GTP Headlines
Greek Hotels See Over 18% Rise in Direct Bookings this Easter
Greek hotels recorded an 18.3 percent rise in Easter bookings, welcoming travelers from 112 countries, according to a new report by Greek digital marketing firm Nelios....
Piraeus Port Welcomes Easter Passengers with Upgraded Infrastructure
Piraeus Port has undergone key infrastructure upgrades aimed at boosting safety, comfort, and traffic flow ahead of the anticipated Easter holiday surge....
Corfu’s Lefkimmi Port Set for Major Upgrade Under Regional Development Plan
The Region of Ionian Islands is moving forward with a major upgrade of Lefkimmi Port on Corfu, aiming to improve maritime transport and support tourism....
Greece Promotes Sustainable Adventure Travel to British Travelers
Greece is targeting British travelers with a fresh focus on sustainable adventure tourism, spotlighting off-the-beaten-path destinations at a key London travel industry event....
Greek-Sino Cultural Diplomacy Expands Through Key Exhibitions in China
Greece is expanding its cultural diplomacy with China through major exhibitions in Beijing, high-level meetings, and official support for key heritage causes including the Parthenon Sculptures....
