At
Agistri, except
from the beaches,
there are locations
and villages
worthwhile visiting.
Megalochori (Mylos)
Megalochori
is the
capital
of Agistri
and the
biggest
settlement
of the
island
with
561 inhabitands.
Megalochori,
also known as "Mylos", is situated
to the west of Skala and is the Administrative
capital of the island. The community's headquarters
are situated in Megalochori.
It has a
natural port
and a refueling
marina for
boats. Furthermore,
this is the docking area for Flying Dolphins
arriving from Piraeus.
Emerald crystal clear waters
among natural
bays which
create sandy areas. Picturesque stone-paved alleys,
traditional houses, cafeterias, elderly figures
with local garments and the unique wind-mill,
present through their existence this land's vivid
history.
At Megalochori someone can
admire the
Church os
Zoodochos
Pigi, at
the center
of the village
(1885).
Stone made houses, white-washed
benches, indian-red roofs, home-made bakeries,
tidy yards meet the modern hotel units.
Taverns,
restaurants, cafes, snack-bars and clubs are
eager to host in the best way all of you who
visit our island.
Leaving the village and towards
the pine-dwelled
woods the visitor
meets the small
church of Saint
Apostolon, an
old church which
invites the visitor
to learn about
the island's
roots, Kadoudi,
meaning the old
village, what
is left of Agistri's
oldest settlement.
Skala
Skala is on the island's northeastern
coast and has
a natural port
where ferry-boats
arriving from
Piraeus or Aegina
dock. Skala is
a settlement
which has a very good tourism infrastructure with
sparkling clean hotels, rooms to let and studios.
It has 354 inhabitants and is 1 kilometer from
Megalochori.
At Skala, with its imposing, white-washed Church of Agioi
Anargiroi, there is a large sandy beach, with golden sand
and crystal clea, shallow waters. Most people gather at its
beach with various amenities and facilities, just 100m. off
the port and especially families since the sea is shallow
and it is ideal for children.
At the restaurants and fish-taverns you may taste
and enjoy a great variety of appetizers and snacks,
oven-cooked food, grilled meat, fresh fish and
sea-food from the island's fishermen, accompanied
with chilled wine.
For your entertainment there are cafes-snack bars
and clubs operating at all times, from morning
until... the next morning.
Metochi
Between Skala
and Megalochori,
to the slope
of the mountain, is located Metochi.
In Metochi
you go either through Skala, either through Megalochori
from the coastal road.
Metochi is a beautiful, fresh
and picturesque
village with
panoramic view. Its worth visiting the small Church
of Virgin Mary. The view from there is
fantastic. Also
in Metochi there is a family tavern of Parnassos,
full of pine trees.
Limni
Limni is a very beautiful location,
full of pine
trees, which
is to the road
that leads to
Limanaria and
Aponissos, and
is worth visiting.
Limni is close
to Aponisos and
is being called
Lekani.
Close to Limni, is located the small Church
of Saint Nikolas.
Limenaria
After Polemi,
the road
leads to
Limenaria, a
traditional
village,
the third
biggest settlement
of Agistri,
at the southern
of the island,
4.5 klm from
Megalochori
and with
105 inhabitands.Limenaria
are distinguished
for their
local tradition
and their
unique cultural
elements.
Some of the allure and the
beuty the place
has to show is
the big pine
trees, olive
trees, stone
made houses,
the old school,
the big Church
of Saint Kiriaki and the picturesque
small port of
Mareza. At the
tavern of the
village you can
taste traditional
greek cuizine.
Near Limenaria is the church
of Saint Varvara
and Saint Nikolas.
From Limenaria, another road
leads to the
rocky beach of
Mareza, with
the deep clean
and crystal sea,
where visitors
prefer to moore
their boats. |