Capital: Amfissa
Population: 48.284 (2001)
Distance from Athens: 185 km

Main areas are: Amfissa, Galaxidi, Gravia, Delphi, Itea.

Fokida is known for the archaeological site of Delphi. Thousands of visitors come here every year, people who love Greek spirit, and come to see the museum, the theater and the oracle. But there are also great beaches, the picturesque Galaxidi and the old important commercial harbor of Itea. The villages on the mountains are also worth visiting.

Amfissa is built where the ancient city used to be under the historical castle of Salona. It's the commercial center of the province and has unique buildings that date from the time of the Turkish occupation. The gorge of Rekas is immense and of great variety of natural treasures.

Galaxidi has various beaches with differences between them and has two natural harbors, Agora and Hirolaka who are separated by Kavos. There is a light tower on Kavos since 1909. There are only three wind mills left from the many that used to stand in the surrounding hills. Two of them are still in good condition. You can visit the building of Tsalagyra which is today's town hall, the Bourzeiko building and others.

Gravia is known for the battle at "The Hani of Gravia" where Odysseas Androutsos and his men fought against the forces of Omer Vrioni in 1821. Every may there is a representation of the battle taking place among other festivities.

Delphi is situated on a unique spot on Mount Parnassos under the Fedriades Stones at height of 550 m. with an incredible view and excellent climate.

The settlement of Delphi is built near the archeological site and 2,5km south-east to Amfissa town. And it has 2.481 inhabitants. The visitor needs at least a day to explore the archeological site which is located at an amphitheatrical spot, at 200m height.

The area attracts a great number of visitors every year. In Delphi you will find accommodation for all preferences, cafeterias, traditional taverns and restaurants at your services.

Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the point where earth touched the divine, the navel of the earth.


Some of the most important monuments of the site are:

The Temple of Apollo. The visible ruins belong to the last temple, dated to the 4th century B.C., which was peripteral, in Doric order. It was erected exactly on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the 6th century B.C. Inside was the "adyton", the centre of the Delphic oracle and seat of Pythia.

The Treasury of the Athenians. Small building in Doric order, with two columns in antis, and rich relief decoration. It was built by the Athenians at the end of the 6th century B.C. in order to house their offerings to Apollo.

The Altar of the Chians. The large altar of the sanctuary, in front of the temple of Apollo, was paid for and erected by the people of Chios , in the 5th century B.C., according to an inscription cut on the cornice. The monument was made of black marble, except for the base and cornice which were of white marble, resulting in an impressive colour contrast.

The Stoa of the Athenians. The stoa, built in the Ionic order, has seven fluted columns, each made from a single stone. According to an inscription cut on the stylobate, it was erected by the Athenians, after 478 B.C., to house the trophies taken in their naval victories over the Persians.

Easter in Itea is an experience since in Fokida and especially in Itea the residents barbecue the lambs on the streets in a completely traditional way. People from whole neighborhoods gather and throw on the hot coals 15, 20 and 25 lambs while they drink and dance and offer wine and food to whoever stands near their "pit". It can be an unforgettable experience. Itea also participates along with the municipalities of Delphi and Amfissa in the "Delphic celebrations" a cultural event of the highest order.