Capital: Amfissa

Overview:

Fokida is a rough, Doric land, as witnessed by the impressive archaeological sights, and at the same time warm and hospitable. The natural beauties compose interchanging landscapes, ideal for walking. The region, in the heart of Roumeli, welcomes the visitors to admire the nature and signs of human presence over the centuries.

Best Fokida Sights:

• The Byzantine Castle of Salona (Orgia) in Amfissa

• The citadel of Amfissa with remains of all architectural styles

• the Doric Temple of Apollo, the centre of the complex of temples

• Delphi and the Delphi Museum, with the Statue of the Charioteer

• the Sanctuary of Apollo, of the most glorious oracles in antiquity, on the slope of Mount Parnassus, above the valley of Plisto

• the Assumption of the Virgin (or Panasari)

• the fortifications of the ancient town of Physkians

Places to visit:

• Efpalio, with unique monasteries and churches

• Galaxidi

• Delphi

• Eptalofos (Agoriani)

• Itea

• Mount Parnassos

• Polidrosos (Souvala)

Best Fokida beaches:

Kirra, Itea, Galaxidi, Eratini, Tolofona, Spilia, Glyfada, Sergoula, Marathia, the beaches of Nafsika and Evaggelistria, the Trokantero and Miami beaches.

Special Events:

Brilliant cultural festivities take place in all the Fokida Prefecture. Some of them are: the Carnival Celebrations (Amfissa Carnival), the game of the "Hidden Treasure" and the night of "Ghosts", the well known "Smearing one another with flour" in Galaxidi, "Ash Monday feast" in Itea, the "Trawl" celebration in Eratini (in May) and the "Wine Festival" in Gravia (in August).

Of course plays and concerts in the ancient stadium of Delphi, as well as art exhibitions and lectures in the European Cultural Centre of Delphi and other Centers are certainly worth it. Don't miss the "Delphinia" sports events in Itea every summer including the Pan- Hellenic and International water polo tournament.