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<\/p>\nIt was time for a mini road trip to Greece. And what better opportunity than the three-day Carnival? The idea was on the table, everything was arranged and\u2026 we left! Destination Galaxidi and the surrounding areas, which we had read that during these days had various customs. Some childhood memories along with scattered images from old holidays woke up in the mind.<\/p>\n
With Galaxidi as our base, we took a "dive" into the history, customs and mores of our place, and all of this in three days, which, by the way, were enough to "absorb" the beauties of our small country!<\/p>\n
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Amfissa<\/strong><\/p>\n Although it is not one of the must-see destinations, Amfissa is a surprising town as it has some special elements that you cannot overlook. It is located on the edge of the largest continuous olive grove in Greece and has a number of attractions that even we were unaware of!<\/p>\n In the city you can see: Salona Castle<\/em> or Castle of Oria<\/em>, located at the top of the preserved Harmaina district<\/em> where the old tanneries were located, the Museum of the Greek Revolution<\/em>, in the residence of the chieftain Panourgias, the listed buildings around the Kechagia Square<\/em> and especially the Town hall<\/em> and Big Cafe<\/em> (scenes from the film \u201cThe Troupe\u201d by Angelopoulos were filmed there).<\/p>\n What makes Amfissa stand out, however, is the event that takes place on Saturday night, before Carnival Sunday. It is the "Element of Charmaine<\/em>\u00bb or \u00abNight of the Elements<\/em>" which brings to life the love story of Kostantis and Lenio. In Kechagia Square the lights go out and deafening sounds are heard from the Harmaina neighborhood and three Spirits come to confront each other. Hundreds of people dressed in animal furs, fairies, straw men and black men, accompany the spirits and dance until they finally fall to the sound of the flutes, bells and chants, exorcising evil, as the custom requires.<\/p>\n When the custom is complete and everyone leaves the square, have a drink at \u201cMegalo Kafeneio 1929\u201d and \u201cPaliopopoleio\u201d. You will feel as if you have suddenly been transported to the beginning of the century! For food, we recommend \u201cElladografia\u201d and \u201cAristogefesis\u201d, where meat dishes take pride of place.<\/p>\n\r\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/\u039d\u03ad\u03b1-\u03b5\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1-26.bmp\")
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