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Continental Greece (Greek: Στερεά Ελλάδα, Stereá Elláda; formerly Χέρσος Ἑλλάς, Chérsos Ellás), colloquially known as Roúmeli (Ρούμελη), is a traditional geographic region of Greece. In English the area is usually called Central Greece, but the equivalent Greek term (Κεντρική Ελλάδα, Kentrikí Elláda) is more rarely used.
Restaurants in Central Greece
1. Delphi
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5.0 based on 3,958 reviews
Reviewed By Charles_and_Susan - Nottingham, United Kingdom
We were shown around by a local guide as part of our Greece tour. Although you'd be impressed by what you saw if you went by yourself I think we got more out of it with a guide - or maybe take a good guide book, there's so much to see and understand at this site. If you're feeling energetic there's a walk right up to the stadium at the top, it is worth it.
2. Recreational Park
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5.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By ioakou
I couldn't imagine that there is such a place in Greece. "Well done" for the people-volunteers who designed and made this park. It has almost everything. You can walk, you can enjoy many different activities in nature, you can even play bowling and swim (in summer)! We spend tho hours walking and I'm not a trekking person at all. Hope to go again and explore the whole area soon.
3. Panta Vrechei Canyon
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By AndreasBrok - Chania Town, Greece
The canyon is a hidden jem. Be prepared to wet yourself on the river and walk for approximately 45 min till you get to its impressive point where water falls from all the edges of the canyon. The scenery is otherworldly and diving in the cold water under the falls is definitely a worth living experience. The river trek is easy, not tiring at all, does not require any experience or special equipment and it is also excellent for families (though I would recommend not too young children). The road to get there is kinda rough - you will need a proper 4x4 vehicle to get there. If you don't have such a vehicle, you can use a guide, such as Trekking Hellas, as we did and I highly recommend that.
4. Delphi Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 2,504 reviews
A museum containing some of the sculptures and artifacts excavated from the Oracle.
Reviewed By Scouter710 - Bowling Green, United States
From the famous charioteer to artifcatcs dating back to 1600 BC covering the Mycenaean period, classical and Hellenistic periods, this museum has priceless exhibits that rival those we saw in the National Archaeological Museum. If you are at Delphi, this is a must see … and you can walk through and see the exhibits in about an hour.
5. Proussos Monastery
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4.5 based on 579 reviews
The Monastery of Proussos was named after the Icon of Panagia Prousiotissa from Prousa in Minor Asia, according to a legend painted by Luke the Evangelist. It is 31 km north of Karpenisi. It was build in the 9th century (some say 12th century). According to a legend the monastery was founded during the period of the Byzantine Emperor Theophilos (829-842) who was an iconoclast ( against the use of icons). To protect the icon it was decided by supporters of the use of icons to move it to a safe place. The two persons responsible to find a place for the icon who came in Proussos decided to stay here and to build a monastery, and they were the first monks who changed their names to Dionysios and Timotheos. According to legends they decided the place due to miracles that happened due to the icon and because they could not move the icon to another place.Part of the monastery was destroyed 1587 by a fire. During the Greek war of independence it was a refuge place of various heroes such as Giorgos Karaiskakis, Markos Botsaris or Lambros Katsonis. A large part of the monastery was destroyed , including many books and documents, by fire set by German troops in the second world war.
Reviewed By KostisE5
One very big monastery with watch towers all around and you have an amazing view of the canyon. The holy water is a mountain spring coming from the rocks.
6. Saloon Park
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4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By aggelikiand - Karpenisi, Greece
The environment was something more than friendly, it makes you feel close to nature. Our desserts was tasty and the staff really polite.
7. Leonidas Monument
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4.0 based on 196 reviews
This small monument commemorates the battle in 480 B.C. in which a small band of about Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army for three days. The delay was long enough to allow for the successful defense of Athens against the Persians.
Reviewed By DirkW107 - Alexandra Headland, Australia
For most tourists (certainly for bus-trippers), this monument will only be a quick stop and a group photo. For me this spot was an important tick off my bucket list ; I have been reading for years about this important period in Hellenistic and European history. It does take a little imagination to picture the battlefield as it was 2,500 years ago, because the sea has retreated a couple of kilometers ; it is easier to visualize it if you cross the busy motorway and climb up the mountain flank to where the plaque "go tell the Spartans" is. The monument is only a symbolic effort to memorize this symbol of ultimate courage, sacrifice and patriotism ; I'm sure the statue is more based on the movie "300" than on the King of the Spartans. But I find that rather irrelevant. The monument is there to make you stop and think - that works for me. PS Off to the side of the larger statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, there is a monument to the 700 Thespians who died alongside the Spartans ; go and salute them too . . .
8. Battlefield of Thermopylae
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4.0 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By cswd2014
The Spartans have been romanticised through the lens of history. But rather than mere hyperbole, this archeological site lays out a historic fact: the Spartan warriors were highly trained, well armed, and highly disciplined; loyal to not only their king (in this instance Leonidas I), but loyal to the ideals that distinguished them as a people - classical Greek ideals embracing philosophy, virtue, simplicity, intense training, and justice. After the Greeks were betrayed by a traitor, which was the only thing that compromised their task of holding out against the Persians until reinforcements came, Leonidas allowed other forces sent by other Greek city-states to return home and escape inevitable doom. But he said that he and his 300 men would fight to the end. This has been memorialized by a plaque on top of the burial mound where the 300 were laid to rest. Very profound to contemplate. Also allow time for the museum across the road.
9. Lichadas (Kavos) Beach
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By wwsimone - Athens, Greece
.A long strip of beach with crystal waters; occasionally you will get a group of jelly fish swimming by the straights.two or three exquisite tavernas with fresh fish and authentic unpretentious Greek food. Very laid back. A couple of beach bars for different ages. Here you can catch the boats to take you to the little islands across called Lihadonisia. Very few hotels-you really need to find accommodation in the nearby village of St. Georgios.
10. Lichadonisia
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3.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By dottie111 - London, United Kingdom
We loved our trip to Lichadonisia. We went from Kavos in the glass bottomed boat which took us on a short 20 minute trip round the island. We didn't see seals this time (I've been before and have seen them) but it was still really enjoyable. It's a beautiful beach in a pretty bay with a great beach bar. The food is far above usual beach bar standards - the sardines and grilled squid were amazing - and the wine is really good. Would definitely recommend it for a day trip if you're in northern Evia.
