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teas, as well as imaginative cocktails. Daily from
08:00 (14 Gidogiannou Str., T. 22650 28157).
• Visit the tiny Briki from early in the morning for
coffee, until late in the evening for drinks, cocktails,
upbeat music live shows and events. Daily from
08:00 (Giagtzi & Gatou, T. 22650 72088).
• For 16 years now, Stavedo has been a classic
choice housed in a space with modern design and
youthful mood. Daily from the morning (Delmouzou
& Kordoni Str., T. 22650 29724).
• Two of its major assets are the parties and strong
vibes that add a fun dimension to your evenings. The
Sante Music Café is one of the top choices for every
part of the day. Daily from 09:00 (10 Delmouzou Str.,
T. 22650 23868).
• For old fashioned atmosphere, swing by the
traditional Cafezuthopolion Socrates whose history
starts in 1975. Daily from morning (Laos square,
T. 22650 28743).
D
espite the fact that it is not highly developed
for tourism, Amfissa (just 15 minutes before
reaching Itea, 13 km) belongs to all those destinations which are worth a one-day trip and a stop here
could last for more time than what you had expected!
Its history starts from ancient times and played an
important role over the passage of centuries. A special landmark is considered the great contribution
of the entire region of Salona (as it was called in
medieval times) during the Greek Revolution of 1821.
Surrounded by Parnassοs and Giona and having as
a hallmark its well-known olive grove, stretching like
a green carpet in front of it, the city today is a good
“matching” of slow paces, hospitable people and
beautiful images.
WHAT TO DO
• Climb up to the Castle of Salona – the first Greek
castle to be liberated from the Turks in 1821 – enjoy
your promenade and admire the panoramic view of
the whole city.
• Visit the Metropolitan Church of the
Evaggelismos tis Theotokou and the Municipal
Gallery “Spiros Papaloukas”, where the pricked
and imprinted sketches made by the great artist for
the painting of the Metropolitan Church are exhibited
(Charmena, Τ. 22650 29775).
• Take some time in the Archaeological Museum,
which is housed in the historic dwelling where the
First National Assembly of Eastern Continental
Greece was held in 1821. The museum offers visitors
a full picture of the historical evolution of ancient
Phocis (Kechagia Str., T. 22650 23344).
• Marvel at the Byzantine Church of Metamorphosi
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tou Sotiros, a perfectly preserved Byzantine monument of the 11th century.
• Discover Lykotrypa (ask for directions from the locals), a carved arched Mycenaean tomb at the base of
the hill Kofinas, at the eastern end of Amfissa.
• Climbing lovers had better get to know the climbing
area of Amfissa at a region called Agios Konstantinos-«Portes» with four areas that include up to 29
sport routes, of up to 25 meters high, which are suitable even for beginners.
WHERE TO EAT
• For coffee and food, go to Charmena which is
situated in the picturesque homonym neighborhood.
Daily from 10:00 (Charmena, T. 22653 01378).
• Visit Aristogeusis for mummy-like cooking and
well-done meats. Daily from 10:00 (58 Gidogiannou
& Karamanli Str., T. 22653 00601).
• Drop by the family tavern of Faropoulos, a retro
hangout that serves delicious nibbles and stews
for more than a century now. Mon.-Sat. from 18:00
(Androtsou & Papachristou Str., T. 22650 28823).
• In a new-age space, the tavern Elladographia
stands out for its titbits, since it lays great emphasis
on traditional recipes. Tues.-Sun. from 12:00
(34 Salona Ave., T. 22653 00422).
• For original Italian pizza and pasta, the Flame is a
must. Daily from noon (Delmouzou & Kordoni Str.,
T. 22650 29724).
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• Go to the brand-new Cactus, a small and value for
money café-bar which serves great coffee and fusion
Don’t miss
To καρναβάλι της Άμφισσας, που ξεπερνά κάθε
προηγούμενο από πλευράς συμμετοχής και κεφιού. Σημείο συνάντησης των παραδόσεων της
πόλης με τη σύγχρονη πραγματικότητα, φτάνει
στο απόγειό τoυ τη Νύχτα των Στοιχειών, που
αποτελεί τη σημαντικότερη εκδήλωση και συμπίπτει πάντα με το τελευταίο Σάββατο της Αποκριάς!
The carnival of Amfissa is unprecedented in terms of
participation and fun. It is the meeting point of the
traditions of the city with today’s reality. The carnival
reaches its peak on the Nichta ton Stoicheion (Night
of Ghosts), which constitutes the most important
celebration and it always falls on the last Saturday
before the beginning of the Great Lent!