Top Things to do in Phocis Region
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Phocis Region, Central Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Phocis Region, Greece including Katafygio-Oiti, Mount Parnassus, Xiliadou Beach, Flour Throwing Festival in Galaxidi, Tholos, Central Market Athens, Itea Beach, Flea Market.
Restaurants in Phocis Region
1. Katafygio-Oiti
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
katafygio oiti is located between the mountains giona and oiti, it is about a multiactive sports café. You could say it is an , alternative café. This place is unique in our country because, although it is not a ski center, you can enjoy free ride ski and snowboard. The location is in 1245m surrounded by the forrest ,and katafygio oiti is traditionally stone made ,according to the environment. The view is magnificent.the "pyramide" of giona. The 5th highest mountain of Greece which our visitors can admire sitting on the balcony of the cafe. You can also enjoy coffee, mountain tea, a big variety of hot chocolate ,and home made cookies sweets etc . The full of adventure activities take place all over the year but specially winter is the ideal season for katafygio oiti.
Reviewed By Tsirigkas_Elias - Athens, Greece
I've visited Katafygio Oiti multiple times and whatever the season was, i was fully satisfied because i'm fond of mountain activities. In Winter i had the chance to ski on pure, soft, white snow without the crowd of a ski center. Also i went for a ride into the forest with a snowmobile, it was perfect. In Summer or Autumn there are so many trails for hiking that makes this place tempting all the seasons of the year. Τhe staff is very pleasant and seems to enjoy what it's doing. So in conclusion, it's a proof that Greece has also great mountain destinaitions. And it's only 2,5 hours from Athens
2. Mount Parnassus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
A beautiful mountain offering scenic views of the surrounding olive groves and countryside.
Reviewed By rcblanc - Tampa, United States
The only word that can describe the view from on top the mountain side is breathtaking. The climb was a pull for me but I stopped at every platform to catch my breath and made it to the top. There is a stadium at the top that was used before the Olympic games was founded in Olympia. You get a sense of the amount of people in ancient times that walked where I was walking. The climb to the top is very much worth the effort.
3. Xiliadou Beach
4. Flour Throwing Festival in Galaxidi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Every year, the small, usually quiet harbor town of Galaxidi, on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth, goes crazy on Clean Monday (first day of Lent). Locals and tourists alike take part in ‘flour wars,' but don't be scared, just make sure you wear old clothes, and maybe some goggles! 1.5 tonnes of colored flour is thrown throughout the day, sparing very few people lucky enough to watch from a safe vantage point. It’s thought the event originates from the 19th century, when any form of celebration was forbidden during Ottoman rule. Nevertheless, the locals defied this by dancing in the streets and tossing flour.
5. Tholos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By gselling - Philadelphia, United States
Perched on the edge of a steep ravine, this entrance temple to the main shrine of Apollo is in a staggeringly beautiful location. Enough has been restored to give the viewer a feel for the place. Take lots of photos!
6. Central Market Athens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By roure - Girona, Spain
I have travelled to food markets all over the world and feel the frustration of some of the stall holders when visitors like myself are not interested in buying, only asking questions. Here everyone was smiling and helpful and let me take lots of photos. I especially liked Epirus Tavern within it where we tasted the famous tripe and trotter soup. Delicious!
7. Itea Beach
8. Flea Market
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By 781steved - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We got there by hop on hop off bus and returned by metro from the nearby station. There is a massive number of small shops selling everything imaginable at very reasonable prices. It is great for souvenirs. There are nice bars in the adjacent square.
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