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Lokroi is a municipality in south-east Fthiotida, Atalanti is its seat and Dafnousia, Opountia and Malesina are the main towns. Malesina dates from the 6th century B.C.
The well-known tourist resort of Agios Ioannis Theologos is located in a leeward creek at a short distance. It is built in the location of the port of ancient Alon (6th century B.C) and features some splendid beaches and tavernas serving fresh fish.
The serene and beautiful beaches of Vlihada, Lekuna and Arsanas are awarded the Blue Flag every year. There are picturesque, but still not easily accessible shores, such as, Gorgolimano, Papas, Mourtitsa, Mandessi and Kakailia. In Atalanti, visitors can enjoy the clear waters of the Northern Euboean Gulf.
According to classical mythology, Atalanti was a virginal and austere figure resembling Artemis [Diana] who grew up in the woods and devoted all her life to hunting. She was the fastest of all mortals and nobody could beat her at running. The deer-huntress Artemis and Apollo were her patrons.
The Monastery of Agioi Anargyroi, the country chapel of St Seraphim, the Byzantine church of Hamethanasi, Agios Athanassios --the seat of the old Diocese, the fountains of Bodovatsa and the old Macedonian cemetery are the most important places to visit.
Navigational Aids
The small port that is formed in front of SkƔla LivanƔtes is protected from northern winds through a curved mole that is facing south-southeast (approximately 190 meters long). Its outer side is protected by natural rocks while its inner side is quayed.
The port of ArkĆtsa is located at a distance of approximately 0.5 miles southwest of cape ArkĆtsa.
SkƔla AtalƔntis is the port of the settlement of AtalƔnti (6,127 residents), which is located at a distance of 6.5 kilometers inland.
The small port Theologos, which is open to the southeast, is formed at the northeast end of the homonymous cove. It is open to the southwest and the depths on its axis are approximately 3 meters.
Beautiful beach in front of the homonymous village, built on ancient Osmaes which experienced significant tourism growth particularly in the 1970`s when Greeceās national actress, Aliki Vougiouklaki, built a villa on a beach, which was later named after her. At Theologos you will find plenty of restaurants, cafes.
In front of the beach the Opountios (Atalante) bay lies, whose name derives from the ancient capital of the Opounta Locris. To the west of this scenic beach is the small islet matrix connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land when the tide withdraws waters.
Beautiful beach with pebbles and sand, crystal-clear waters. This beach is suitable for kite surfing but not appropriate for beginners because the wind is unstable.
Beautiful pebbled beach with trees on the beach giving generously their shadow. Relatively close to Athens.
Great sandy beach in front of the settlement. An organized beach with palm trees and crystal clear waters with restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Large pebbled beach in front of the homonymous settlement. Not organized, but with restaurants and cafes in the area.
Pebbled beach in a small cove. You will arrive following the coastal villages Orycheia all the way to Agia Paraskevi or sources Larymna.
Beautiful and clean sandy beach, awarded each year with the Blue Flag. You can enjoy a swim in the azure waters gazing Atalantonisi (or also called Talantonisi), a small rocky island with the picturesque chapel of St.
Very long sandy beach at the harbor up to Arkitsa and cape. An organized beach attracting many people during the summer months.