Makrakomi
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Makrakomi is a town and a municipality in the western part of the Phthiotis
peripheral unit in Greece
. The seat of the municipality is the town Spercheiada
, ENE of Agrinio
, south of Karditsa
, west of Lamia
and the GR-1
/E65
and the E75
as well as the GR-3
and WNW of Amfissa
. Makrakomi is linked with the GR-38
(Agrinio - Evrytania - Lamia).
In 2001 the population of the municipal unit Makrakomi was assessed as 7,173 (3,691 male, 3,482 female).
(Titus Livius) in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians (198 B.C) (see Macra Come). The hillock of Prophet Elias, the little church of Agia Paraskevi (set in an overgrown site with cypress trees), the Acropolis of Makrakomi (which affords a splendid view over the plain) and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting.
Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs (known to ancient Aenians). The waters of these springs are recommended for stomach and skin ailments. This place is set in lush vegetation where the traveller can find peace and escape everyday reality under the shade of ancient plane trees.
Nea and Palea Gianitsou - Papas: There are traces of two ancient castles in this location.
Makri: It features a particularly beauriful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Fthiotida is also located in Makri.
Arhani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters.
Asvestis http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/asvestis/index.htm.htm: It has a vaulted bridge made of stone.
Trilofo: It features a superb religious museum "I Vivlos" ["The Bible"].
Kastri: It has a splendid plane-tree forest on both sides of the Spercheios. The Castle is the most prominent building at the village centre.
Tsouka: The porch of Western Phthiotis
. It features a fountain in the "halkia gourna" ["brass basin"] while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis.
Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" ["The Bosses"].
Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.
Gastronomy tip
Try kokoretsi
, splinantero, kontosouvli (skewered and grilled meats) and other local specialities in the many taverns and restaurants in Makrakomi and the surrounding villages.
Phthiotis
Phthiotis is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. The capital is the city of Lamia. It is bordered by the Malian Gulf to the east, Boeotia in the south, Phocis in the south, Aetolia-Acarnania in the southwest, Evrytania in the west,...
peripheral unit in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. The seat of the municipality is the town Spercheiada
Spercheiada
Spercheiada is a town and a former municipality in the western part of Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Makrakomi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
Geography
Makrakomi is built on the southern slopes of Western Othrys at an altitude of 280 m. It overlooks the river Spercheios and its valley. Makrakomi is located east of KarpenisiKarpenisi
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the peripheral unit of Evrytania. The area around Karpenisi is mountainous while farmlands are mainly in valley areas....
, ENE of Agrinio
Agrinio
Agrinion is the largest city and municipality of the Aetolia-Acarnania peripheral unit of Greece, with 96,321 inhabitants. It is the economical center of Aetolia-Acarnania, although its capital is the town of Mesolonghi. The settlement dates back to ancient times...
, south of Karditsa
Karditsa
Karditsa is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. The city of Karditsa is the capital of Karditsa peripheral unit.Inhabitation is attested from 9000 BCE. Karditsa ls linked with GR-30, the road to Karpenisi, and the road to Palamas and Larissa...
, west of Lamia
Lamia (city)
Lamia is a city in central Greece. The city has a continuous history since antiquity, and is today the capital of the regional unit of Phthiotis and of the Central Greece region .-Name:...
and the GR-1
Greek National Road 1
The Greek Motorway 1 is a motorway, partly under construction, and the 2nd longest in Greece. It is the principal north-south road connection in Greece, connecting the country's capital Athens with the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia, as well as the country's second largest city,...
/E65
European route E65
European route E 65 is a north-south Class-A European route that begins in Malmö, Sweden and ends in Chaniá, Greece. The road is about in length.-Itinerary:* Sweden** E 65: Malmö – Ystad* Baltic sea, ferry Ystad-Świnoujście* Poland...
and the E75
European route E75
European route E 75 is part of the International E-road network, which is a series of main roads in Europe.The E 75 starts from Vardø, Norway in the Barents Sea and runs south through Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Republic of Macedonia to Sitia, Greece on...
as well as the GR-3
Greek National Road 3
Greek National Road 3 begins from Eleusis and heads north, passing Larissa, Florina and terminates at the border with the Republic of Macedonia in Niki, which from there links with the M3. The road is part of the E65. In the late 1980s, motorway bypasses have been constructed for the towns...
and WNW of Amfissa
Amfissa
Amfissa is a town and a former municipality in Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is also the capital of the regional unit of Phocis...
. Makrakomi is linked with the GR-38
Greek National Road 38
Greek National Road 38 is a highway linking the cities of Agrinio, Karpenisi and Lamia. It is the only highway linking Agrinio and Larissa because GR-30 is narrow. The highway passes into the reservoir of the Acheloos river and into the Pindus ranges. It later passes through Karpenisi and into...
(Agrinio - Evrytania - Lamia).
Municipality
The municipality Makrakomi was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 4 former municipalities, that became municipal units (constituent communities in brackets):- Agios Georgios TymfristouAgios Georgios TymfristouAgios Georgios Tymfristou is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Makrakomi, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,278 .-External links:*...
(Agios Georgios, Dikastro, Mavrilo, Megali Kapsi, Merkada, Mesaia Kapsi, Neochori, Palaiokastro, Perivlepto, Pitsiota, Ptelea, Vitoli) - Makrakomi (Archani, Asvesti, Giannitsou, Grammeni, Kastri, Litoselo, Makrakomi, Makri, Palaia Giannitsou, Pappas, Platystomo, Rovoliari, Trilofo, Tsoukka)
- SpercheiadaSpercheiadaSpercheiada is a town and a former municipality in the western part of Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Makrakomi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
(Agios Sostis, Anatoli, Argyria, Fteri, Gardiki, Kallithea, Kampia, Kanalia, Kloni, Kolokythia, Kyriakochori, Lefkada, Marmara, Mesopotamia, Nikolitsi, Palaiochori, Palaiovracha, Perivoli, Pitsi, Platanos, Pougkakia, Spercheiada) - Tymfristos
In 2001 the population of the municipal unit Makrakomi was assessed as 7,173 (3,691 male, 3,482 female).
Historical population
| Year | Village population | Municipality population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,374 | - |
| 1991 | 2,717 | 7,262 |
| 2001 | 2,226 | 7,132 |
History, monuments and sights
Makrakomi (Greek: Μακρακώμη): This market town bears the name of the ancient Aenian town "Makra Komi" [Long Town] whose ruins can be seen in Prophet Elias. "Makra Komi" is mentioned by the historian LivyLivy
Titus Livius — known as Livy in English — was a Roman historian who wrote a monumental history of Rome and the Roman people. Ab Urbe Condita Libri, "Chapters from the Foundation of the City," covering the period from the earliest legends of Rome well before the traditional foundation in 753 BC...
(Titus Livius) in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians (198 B.C) (see Macra Come). The hillock of Prophet Elias, the little church of Agia Paraskevi (set in an overgrown site with cypress trees), the Acropolis of Makrakomi (which affords a splendid view over the plain) and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting.
Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs (known to ancient Aenians). The waters of these springs are recommended for stomach and skin ailments. This place is set in lush vegetation where the traveller can find peace and escape everyday reality under the shade of ancient plane trees.
Nea and Palea Gianitsou - Papas: There are traces of two ancient castles in this location.
Makri: It features a particularly beauriful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Fthiotida is also located in Makri.
Arhani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters.
Asvestis http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/asvestis/index.htm.htm: It has a vaulted bridge made of stone.
Trilofo: It features a superb religious museum "I Vivlos" ["The Bible"].
Kastri: It has a splendid plane-tree forest on both sides of the Spercheios. The Castle is the most prominent building at the village centre.
Tsouka: The porch of Western Phthiotis
Phthiotis
Phthiotis is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. The capital is the city of Lamia. It is bordered by the Malian Gulf to the east, Boeotia in the south, Phocis in the south, Aetolia-Acarnania in the southwest, Evrytania in the west,...
. It features a fountain in the "halkia gourna" ["brass basin"] while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis.
Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" ["The Bosses"].
Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.
Food and entertainment
Local meat from free range animals and delicious sausages traditionally produced. Wine and raki from the mountainous vineyards of Makrakomi, Tsouka and Platistomo. Famous local produce includes kiwi berries from Kastri and shelled peanuts from Makri.Gastronomy tip
Try kokoretsi
Kokoretsi
Kokoretsi or kokoreç is a dish of the Balkans and Anatolia consisting mainly of lamb or goat intestines, often wrapping seasoned offal, including sweetbreads, hearts, lungs and/or kidneys...
, splinantero, kontosouvli (skewered and grilled meats) and other local specialities in the many taverns and restaurants in Makrakomi and the surrounding villages.
Cultural and other events
Organized events in commemoration of the Battle of Makrakomi; three-day Carnival festivities in Makrakomi. Traditional festivals in Makrakomi (on Agiou Pnevmatos Day [Holy Ghost]) and all the other villages. Music nights, dedicated events, exhibitions and theatricals are also put on in summer.External links
- Municipality of Makrakomi
- Makrakomi on line
- Primary school of Makrakomi
- Municipality of Makrakomi on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
- Makrakomi (community) on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
- Gymnasium and Lyceum of Makrakomi
- Prefecture of Fthiotis
| North: Menelaida Menelaida Menelaida is a former municipality in the Karditsa peripheral unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sofades, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 2,701 . The seat of the municipality was in Kedros.... , Rentina Rentina, Karditsa Rentina is a village and a former municipality in the Karditsa peripheral unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sofades, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 756 .... and Tamasio Tamasio Tamasio is a former municipality in the Karditsa peripheral unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sofades, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 4,072 . The seat of the municipality was in Leontari.... |
Northeast: Xyniada Xyniada Xyniada is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Domokos, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 4,396 . The seat of the municipality was in Omvriaki.... |
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| West: Agios Georgios Tymfristou Agios Georgios Tymfristou Agios Georgios Tymfristou is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Makrakomi, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,278 .-External links:*... |
Makrakomi | East: Leianokladi Leianokladi Leianokladi is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lamia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,034 . The "Athens – Lamia – Larissa – Thessaloniki" national railway line passes through Leianokladi.... |
| South: Spercheiada Spercheiada Spercheiada is a town and a former municipality in the western part of Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Makrakomi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit... |
Southeast: Ypati Ypati Ypati is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lamia, of which it is a municipal unit. Its 2002 population was 6,855 for the municipality... |