Short Day-Trips

Eleftherias & Kennedy
GALAXIDI, Fokida  33 052
GREECE

tel (Galaxa): +30 22650 41620/5
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A 1st class hotel with great sea-view
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Panoramic view of Delphi
View of Temple of Apollo, Delphi
The Tholos, Delphi
Delphi
Only a 30 minutes' drive from Galaxidi, you can visit the famous Oracle of Delphi. Among others, you will be able to admire:
> The Temple of Apollo and The Tholos
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The Castalian Spring, The Theatre and The Stadium
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The Archeological Museum with The Charioteer and other findings.
The Charioteer
Parnassos Ski Centre
If you like the winter sports, you can drive to Parnassos Ski Centre (Kellaria or Fterollaka) and enjoy the snow on the  slopes or a unique journey on the Mount Parnassos. 
Mount Parnassos
Parnassos Ski Center
Arachova
Close to Delphi, you will be able feel the unique atmosphere of a real mountainous traditional village, that of Arachova. The village is built on the north slopes of Mount Parnassos and it appears to be one of the most attracting Resorts in winter.    
Arachova town
Itea
In only 10 minutes from Galaxidi you can visit Itea town, where you will walk alongside the sea and enjoy your drink or dinner in numerous tavernas and restaurants. 
Itea town
Itea port
Napfaktos ancient port
Nafpaktos
Nafpaktos is a trully beautiful town with a lot of sightseeing. Do not miss the historic castle high up on the hill or the remains of the famous Nafpaktos port. From the castle you will have a wonderful view over the Corinthian Gulf and the Rio-Antirio Bridge, a modern bridge that connects Central Greece with Peloponnese.
The Rio-Antirio Bridge
Other suggestions...
The Prefecture of Fokida offers several opportunities for short visits: There are numerous fishing-villages alongside the coast, such as Aghioi Pandes, Eratini, Panormos and Marathias. Equally, many mountainous traditional villages (i.e. Amfissa, Gravia, Desfina, Chrisso, Lidoriki, Aghia Efthimia,  and Malandrino) wait to be discovered. 

 
Church of Saviour, Fokida
Gravia town
Lidoriki town
Several traditional villages built on the slopes or the roots of Mount Parnassos (i.e. Agoriani, Davlia, Distomo, Stiri, Kyriaki) or by the sea (i.e. Antikira, Aspra Spitia) offer a unique experience.

 
It is also worthy of visiting the well-known Monastery of Osios Loukas (60 min from Galaxidi) and the city of Livadia with the traditional waterfalls (Krea).    

 
Livadia waterfalls
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Not to miss...
> Galaxidi Ash Carnival (February 15, 2010)
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