In the ancient times, Fáliro was the haven of Athens, when Pireas harbour was yet to be built. The geographical borders of the county were between today’s Délta Falírou and the marina of Floísvos. Founder of Fáliro was the local hero Fáliros, grandson of the Athenian King Erechthéas. Fáliros was one of the Argonauts who…
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Many thousands years ago, Peiraiás was an island and first settlements are discovered on top of Mounichía hill (today’s Profíti Ilía). It was separated from the rest of Attikí at the height of today’s Néo Fáliro. However, mainly due to the continuous silts from Kifisós river, the water between Peiraiás and Attikí became smaller and…
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In the ancient times, the area of Anávyssos was part of a large and wealthy county by the name of Anáphlystos which, according to mythology, was founded by the hero of Troizína (NE Peloponnese, opposite Poros Island) Anáphlystos. It is also thought that the name “ Anáphlystos” derives from the ancient greek verb “anaphlýo” which…
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Evia Isl. (Evvoia) Évvoia is the second largest island of Hellas, after Crete, and third in the eastern Mediterranean sea. Its name derives from the many cattle flourishing on the island thanks to its rich pastures (Évvoia = ef + voía = good for oxen). Initially it was inhabited by Éllopes in its north part,…
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Aegina Probably the most important sight of the island is the temple of Afaía. It was built in 500 BC and was dedicated to the goddess protector of the island. The temple lies close to Agía Marína, the most well known holiday resort of Aígina with the large sandy beach. The monastery of Ágios Nektários…
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