Description of Fthiotida
Although the region of
Fthiotida is a large region with significant agricultural economy and modern towns, rarely is included in the must-see lists of the visitors in
Central Greece. For those seeking the original face of
Greece, the region of
Phtiotida offers the chance to discover a place that lives far from tourism influences. However,
Fthiotida offers accommodation facilities in
hotels and the local cuisine served in
restaurants is rather famous for grilled meat and meat on the spit.
Geography of Fthiotida
Fthiotida is a region situated in the east part of the
Central Greece and its neighbouring regions are
Boeotia or
Viotia and
Fokida to the south,
Evrytania to the southwest and the regions of
Magnesia,
Larissa and
Karditsa of
Thessaly to the north. The region of
Fthiotida spans an area of 4.440 sq. km. and a total population of 181.383 inhabitants. The capital city of the region is
Lamia and the most important rivers of the region are Spercheios and Kifissos, while the southern part of the region is mountainous.
History of Fthiotida
The region of
Fthiotida was inhabited at least since the Bronze Age with the most important period of its development around the 5th century BC and later on passed under the dominion of Philip B the Macedon and then under the Romans. There have been found many historical evidences of important Christian activity during Byzantine years. In 1218 it was conquered by the Despot of
Epirus and the castle of
Lamia was then given to later Duke of Athens William de la Roche. Since 1446 it passed under the Turks until the liberation of the area in 1832-1833.
Sightseeing in Fthiotida
The region has many traditional villages that offer the ideal surroundings for relaxation like
Amfikleia and
Pavliani. In the modern city of
Lamia you can find lively nightlife while on the hill of the city the
Fortress of Lamia still dominates the site. The most interesting site on the way to the north is the site of
Thermopylae where the famous battle of the 300 brave Spartans fighting against Persians took place. By the seaside of
Fthiotida there are some summer resorts like
Kammena Vourla and
Stylida, while here it is also
Agios Constantinos, the main ferry gate to the islands of
Sporades.
Useful Phone Numbers in Fthiotida
Police in Lamia: +30 22310 56800
Hospital in Lamia: +30 22310 30121
Bus services of Fthiotida region: +30 22310 51345
Railway in Lamia: +30 22310 61061
