In Galaxidi, it’s worth visiting: the Naval Museum, the oldest Naval Museum in Greece, which has got a great collection of sail paintings, nautical instruments, shipping registers and other interesting exhibits. You can also visit the Archeological Museum of Galaxidi, which exhibits more than 300 archeological findings, the Folklore Museum, which is lodged in an old mansion and has got exhibits, such as traditional costumes, embroideries etc.
Furthermore, you can visit the churches of Saint Nikolaos, patron saint of Galaxidi, which shows a special architectural interest, Saint Paraskeui with the famous sun calendar, and the Monastery of Transfiguration, built in 1250.
The area also offers some archeological monuments, such as the relics of the wall, made to protect the ancient town, and the Lokros tomb, supposed to be a protochristian catacomb.
Also, a walk in the wonderful mansions of excellent architecture, such as the Girls’ School, the old stone water-tower of 15th century, the traditional building of Town Hall and the Bourzeiko mansion, will reward you sure. Do not omit to visit the natural vaulted cave “Spilia”, situated in the end of N. Mama Square, “Vitrina” cave in Mesonisi location, and “Agona” cave on the slope of Xirotiri hill, with archeological findings and stalactites, as well the small caves in Pigadia, Tyflolakko and Zastano areas.
Galaxidi also offers itself to alternative tourism with wonderful routes through nature. Walk the area’s paths, such as Kedron woods, Vounichora and the Monastery of Transfiguration, through a beautiful run, among olive-trees, and enjoy the gifts of nature of the greater of Galaxidi.
Galaxidi is the ideal choice for the carnival period. Endless party, dance, songs, as well as traditional customs compose a scene of dateless joy and entertainment. Galaxidi is famed for “aleuromoutzouromata”, that take place each year in Shrove Monday on the coastal road of the town.
Galaxidi is also a good choice for the summer period, as it has organized sandy beaches for swimming and sea sports. Visit Kalafati beach, the beach of Yachting Club etc.
