In the lovely village Lafkos, South Pelion

The village Lafkos, It belongs to the municipality South Pelion, based in Argalasti, N. Magnesia at an altitude 310 m. The distance from Volos 54 km, approximately 1 time, through the provincial road Argalasti -Platania. For the name of the village there are many versions, But the most prevalent of all reports that come from the word "glaucous" meaning clean, light, as the horizon of Lafkos.

The CHIONISMENOS LAFKOS

In the distance 6 km from Lafkos, Pagasetic Gulf, Located beachfront village Milina. Milina, apart from the beach has a small harbor for fishing boats, but can tie and tourist boats. other beaches, then Pagasitikos, They are black Stone, Koukoulaiika, Marathias, Aura. Then, to the N., following the coastal road, Bay Trikeri, we can get to the village Trikeri and Agia Kyriaki.

MILINA

BEACH MILINA

For those who have their own boat, opposite the shores of Milina, is the island Alatas, or Galatea. Its name is due to the salt flats that were on the opposite shore. The island is oblong, with beautiful beaches, lush and I. Monastery St.. Forty.

GULF Trikeri

HISTORY

The first inhabitants of the village appeared at the end of 15^th c., who originally settled in the ravine of Paliovrysi, fearing the Turkish invaders and pirates. Then, as the years passed and conditions changed they began to increase the villagers, which they extend their homes in different parts of the village, creating the current Lafkos.

ARCHEOLOGY

In the area of Milina existed ancient city Olizon, the archaeological site located 3 km Ν, the current location "Paleokastro". The city, It estimated that at least inhabited from the Archaic and Classical period to the Roman. Archaeological finds show that was inhabited from prehistoric times. The ancient Olizon, which is one of very important ancient cities of Magnesia, mentioned by Homer in the Iliad as participated in the Trojan War, along with Thavmakos and Methoni. Placed according to researchers at the specified location, which occupies a very large area of the Pagasitikos Bay up to the Aegean and estimated that it had two ports.

The area is a listed archaeological site from the 1963, by Ministerial Decision and protected by the Archaeological Law.

Around the ancient city will see several tombs, probably from an older cemetery. At "Lookout", in the village Trikeri, Today the ruins settlement, probably Byzantine-medieval. Here was a castle walls and Citadel, the ancient city, which was built at this strategic point. From this point the people could control the entire Pagasitic, to Skiathos and Evia.
SIGHTS

Lafkos is an unexplored area, you select from those seeking the undiscovered, unique and good quality of life.

It is a destination hideaway and men of arts and letters.

streets, walk the streets of the village and admire the traditional architecture of the houses.

LAFKOS

stone fountains, as the fountain "Hajji or Chatzovrysi» (1800), the tap "churros» (1910) and the fountain in the main square (1994).

TAP "CHATZI"

TAP CENTRAL SQUARE

traditional Wood Oven, John Drositis, even bake bread and food in the woods.

old Mansions, They emerge from each point of the village, which kept until today.

traditional coffee shops, the central square is the oldest cafe in Greece(1975). Seven generations of Forlida family They have passed by this cafe. Old years functioned an inn, upstairs of the cafe. In this they had resided great personalities of history, like Papadiamantis, Varnalis and Delmouzos. Today the inn is not working but Mr.. Manolis will serve you traditional Greek coffee in an atmosphere that has kept the charm of yesterday, unchanged, over the years. In winter all gather around the woodstove and in summer in the square under the trees.

TRADITIONAL CAFE ECO. FORLIDA

Folklore Museum, includes utilitarian objects and tools from the old days.
Fampeio Museum (2005), It operates in the old elementary school, with works Lafkiotis, sculptor and artist of monumental painting, Thanasis Fabas (1922-2011), made of white marble Pelion.

FAMPEIO MUSEUM

Museum of Radio "Anthony ceiling ', Housed in two-storey neoclassical mansion 1890. It has a large collection of rare and valuable radios, from all over the world, which was donated to the village by German Wilfried philhellene Seps. THE Anthony ceiling(1988-2006)They came from Lafkos and was self-taught sculptor- conjectural.
Music School "Dimitrios Fambas", is running 16 years.Our Dimitri Fampas (1921-1996) He was famous, internationally, classical guitar soloist and composer. His daughter Eva Fampas, guitarist, He continues the work of her father.
Montelodromio (2008), Access to the region. Elias, the local amateur Manufacturer and model aircraft, George Tsiami.

MONTELODROMIO

churches

Lafkos, with its beautiful churches, most in nature, a popular wedding destination, because there are many couples who choose the village for their marriage, from Greece and abroad. To celebrate your wedding mystery here, you can choose from the following churches in that area.

Nativity of the Theotokos (1887). Located on the village square, built on older church (1756), type basilica, with large loft. Admire inside the wooden temple, work of D. Fampas and paintings of the local painter If. Tsamasfyrou, who studied at Mount Athos. Impressive is the newest belfry and two ancient cypress trees, standing beside her.

I.N.GENESIO OF MARY

Saint Paraskevi, (100 years). A beautiful small church, type basilica, with dome and loggia, D in the village with magnificent views of the Pagasetic Gulf.

HOLY FRIDAY

St. Nicholas in the Vounainis,(1820), chapel. The chapel is 1 hour from Lafkos, to the village Platanias. It's type basilica with loggia. Located in lovely spot, almost hidden among the olive groves and is ideal for hiking.
Prophet Elias, chapel. Located on the edge of the village, the highest point with a panoramic view of the Pagasitic Gulf. Is Royal type, with dome and loggia.

Prophet Elias

Virgin Mesoporitissa or Monastiraki, chapel. Located on the path from Lafkos to Milina and type domed basilica.

MARY MESOPORITISSA

monasteries

Lafkos appropriate for religious tourism since the village remains lively throughout the year. You can expedite these monasteries:

IM. St. Athanasius Lafkos, at "Kotiki", 8 km from Lafkos. Built by master builder Municipality Zipanioti the 1795 expense of Captain Stergios Basdeki. Stergios Basdekis was great kleftarmatolon family Pelion, a huge contribution to the Nation's struggle for liberation. Born in Zagora and died 1800. The action of dating 1760. An old habit was protokapetanioi to build many churches, monasteries, taps and charities. In addition to IM. St. Athanasius, expense of Basdeki also became the IM. Pau Argalasti.

At the monastery (internal and external) you can admire the works of reliefs sculptor miles (inside 18^th c.). The sculptor was a student of master Zipanioti. The works are in many monasteries and consist of inscriptions, human forms carved on marble, birds, fish, flowers, shows various scenes and lintels. His last work was the stone reliefs of IM. Lady Lampidonos well after traces were lost. in LM. St. Athanasius, at the entrance of the church, reliefs admire the work of Miles, which shows Stergios Basdeki killing a woman. Around the Holy Monastery of Universal, form fort, They are built utility rooms of the monastery and the cells. celebrated on 2 May, where day Assumption St. Athanasiou.

IM. AGIOU

IM. Pau Argalasti. It is a small monastery with vaulted ceiling. We do not know when it was built but the temple, the frescoes and the marble lintel is made in 1778.

EVENTS - FESTIVALS

Many cultural events and festivals take place in Lafkos with the involvement of residents and the Cultural Association of the "Action".

flower show, every spring. This is an opportunity to buy potted camellias and gardenias, dimismenes Pelion.
Feast of Agia Paraskevi, at 25-26 July. It is the biggest village feast with live music, food and wine in Lafkos Square.
Fair at Nativity of Mary, weekend, at 8, 9 & 10 September
feast IM. St. Athanasius, place weekend 1 -2 May. Eve, 1^or May, village women gather at the monastery bank where prepare the traditional Pelion food, mageiritsa braised and goat sauce with rice. Afternoon, after the procession of the sacred image, accompanied by locals and visitors following dining in three dining rooms of IM. The visitors, They bring along food and bake meats around the monastery, in impromptu barbecues. After lunch to the accompaniment of traditional music, by local musicians staged dance until dawn.

BANK OF MONASTERY AGIOU

The next day, day of celebration St. Athanasius, The day begins with the operation in the monastery church. Then, women of the village offer coffee and pastries to visitors. Followed by lunch and then return the image to the central church of Lafkos, The Genesis of the Virgin.

Feast of St. Nicholas in the Vounainis, at 9 Maiou.To morning, day of celebration, after celebrating Mass, locals bake food in the surroundings, and then accompanied by musicians, circling. The celebration culminated in the central square of Lafkos, around 20.00 afternoon, with songs and dances.
The "Gathering Cultures», every year, in June, in Lafkos Square. The idea of a reunion of cultures born from the P members. S.. The "Action" Lafkioton.

This year, at 16-17 June will be held 2^The Gathering Cultures, in Lafkos Square. The events will keep 2 days with the involvement 12 dance, to disseminate culture.

Gathering CULTURES, CENTRAL SQUARE Lafka

Seminar “Wellness & Detoxification” the Nature Seminars. Held in Lafkos and includes trekking in the streets, observation of the Pelion flora, with extremely herbs and plants of the mountain and experiential seminar Botany.

FOOD – COFFEE

You can sit on the large square, below 9 trees and cypress, where among the traditional cafes to enjoy a coffee or lunch.

central square

There are 4 taverns on the square and a little lower. Ask to try the famous Pelion dishes, as spetzofai (sausage and peppers), meatballs spetzofai, the Bubaris (chopped offal rice), sautéed greens with eggs, riganokeftedes, pies, piperopites, handmade pasta, fragrant salads with local oregano, sea fennel and Pelion tsitsiravla (shoots agriofystikias vinegar). Try sweet, apple and coriander Pelion, sweet chestnut, FIG, cherry and homemade jams. Do not forget to accompany your meal with the known 25arakia bottles of raki, because for years the marketing of raki was the prerogative of Thessaly. For most modern conditions there is the coffee bar "MILL», serving coffee, Drinks and snacks, until late at night.

At the restaurant "Magda», besides the good food, you will be able to admire the unique collection of the owner, from aprons we use in the kitchen. As he says Magda, all started from a skirt of gift brought friends from London. Later, others friends, the apron brought a gift from the Netherlands. Thus began the idea of "Collection of Aprons», now their number reaches 80 aprons, about, from various parts, as Greece, Cyprus, Europe, Asia, America. The gowns are growing and Magda aims to get into the Guinness Book.

ACTIVITIES

Cycling, you can take your bike and tour the streets of the village.
Hiking, to walk the streets of the village or through rural roads, among olive trees. Note the distinctive vegetation of Pelion crossing the etched path is from Lafkos to Milina. The Association "The Friends of the Kalderimi"Will guide you to the large network of trails in the region.

OLD KALNTERIMI

There are two paths that connect Milina to Lafkos, northern (passing Monasteraki) and southern (from GAAP). Need a little more than 1 hour to ascend from the Milina beach in Lafkos Square and equally, to return to the old path, to the beach, ie making a circular route. The route is easy, suitable for all, even for people who are not familiar with walking.

PATH LAFKOS – MILINA

Information about the route :

Difficulty level: Easy
Distance : 7,1 km. (with a refund)
Duration : 2,5 hours (with a refund)
Altitude: from 0 m. (Milina) – 300 m. (Lafkos)
marking: round Pinakidakia
Drinking water : YES (Virgin Mesosporitissa)

CIRCULAR PATH LAFKOS – MILINA

Horseback riding, the paths of "Centaurs'Or the seafront the Pagasitikos. organized, by Cavalry Naturalist Club Miles, Excursions 1 hours or longer, riding for beginners or not, where riders are allowed to wander in nature, to gallop into the water and get to know the surrounding villages.
Climb, there is a mountain field "Small», wherein effected accompanied kind professionals.
Picnic, you can eat in the wild, under the olive trees and sycamores, after biking and hiking you. In all the churches you can sit down to take a rest and return to the village late at night.
Observation of the nature, through the botany courses held here but yourself as the mountain is ideal for nature lovers.

ACCOMMODATION

There are several accommodations in Lafkos, built according to the traditional architecture.

HOSTEL «FYLOMA»

Indicatively we mention stone hostel "FYLOMA», Housed in a beautiful mansion 1865. Built with respect to the environment, by experienced local craftsmen, who retained much of the original building materials, like stones and wooden beams. Admire the old wooden staircase, the oven in the kitchen, old wooden gate and entrance door.

OLD Ladders OF GUEST

Guesthouse «FYLOMA» conveys a genuine sense of the past as all rooms have stone walls, Wooden beams, wooden floor, fireplace, traditional furniture, carpets and objects. features 5 rooms fully equipped, each with its own character.

INSIDE THE HOSTEL «FYLOMA»

The yard GUEST

Visitors can enjoy a handmade breakfast Pelion, small house in the ground floor, courtyard or balcony of the second floor, overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf. They expect homemade pies, jams, sweets, coffee, Pelion aromatic tea in winter fuming frumenty.

In the afternoon you can enjoy coffee, refreshment or local dry wine and raki in the yard, on the balcony or indoors.

The hostel is open all year and conducts special rates to groups such as associations, walkers, outdoorsy, mountaineers, groups yoga etc., except high season, ie from May to September. As mentioned features of the hostel owner «FYLOMA», Artemis Skaropoulou : ” Visitors want to feel like at home”.

What To Buy

Bread from oven, local jams and marmalades.

There is a store named "Collection Zafiriou Store"Where you will find, herbs, honey, aromatic oil soap, handmade gifts and clothes.

USEFUL ADDRESSES

South Pelion, Elementary g. Aragalastis, tel. : 2423054990

hotel Fyloma, Lafkos Pelion, tel. : +30 2423065660, www.fyloma.com, [email protected], www.facebook.fyloma.com

www.lafkos.gr

www.natureseminars.gr, tel.: 6949193152

www.facebook.com/Mύλος-Cafe, tel.:2423065840

Riding Naturalist Club Miles,"I.F.O.M.", tel.: 6981176160, www.ifom.gr

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