Αitoloakarnania - Main Land
The entire area of Aetolia and Acarnania has been inhabited at least since the Paleolithic era, as evidence such us tools made of pyrites have been found mainly near the lakes and rivers. Life continued during the Neolithic era as well. The first contact of the Aetolian and the Acarnanian with central Greece was due to the strategic location of the area on the sea-route Corinth-Corfu-Italy.
Under these circumstances the area got great cultural influence from Corinth, which established several trading activities along the coastline. The Athenian General, Demosthenes, invaded Aetolia in 426 BC, while by the end of the war the Spartan king Agesilaos invaded Acarnania in 389 BC.
Through these events a great hatred was created between the two sides. After the death of Alexander in 323 BC., the Athenians and Aetolians rebelled against the Macedonians, known as the Lamiakos war, ending in the victory of the Macedonian and Antipater. Unfortunately, the discord of the Greeks, allowed the active involvement of the Romans. The opposition of the Aetolians to the Macedonian-friendly Acarnanians, led to the signing of the Aetolian-Roman Pact in 212 BC.
Aetoloacarnania was a part of the Byzantine Empire from the 4th to the 12th century AC. Approximately in 1450 the west part of Central Greece was dominated by the Turks. In 1460 the last fort of Aetolian mainland, Aggelokastro, also surrendered. The revolution of 1821 was late to reach Aetoloacarnania due to the presence of great Turkish forces in Giannena. On May 5th, captain Dimitrios Makris attacked the Turkish outpost. The revolution is hastened, and Mesolonghi up rises on May 20th 1821. In April 1825 Kioutachis army siege of the last fort of the Revolution of Central Greece. His army was later on reinforced by Ibrahim of Egypt. The fall of the city with the Exodus of its Guards on April 10th 1826, virtually extinguished the flame of the Revolution.
Nafpaktos, Greece - Sterea / Central Greece - AtlasVisual
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Nafpaktos is a beautiful coastal town on the Corinthian Gulf, in Sterea or Central Greece. It is built up into a hillside, located 42 km from Messologhi, 10 km from the Rio-Antirro Bridge and 218 km from Athens. It is one of the oldest Greek cities that was associated with significant historical events. This is confirmed by the excellent fortification, which starts from the port with two watchtowers and continues with three successive walls, ending at the Venetian castle on top of the hill. It is a city with a lot of traffic during the entire year, which increases during the summer months. Visitors will find taverns, restaurants, cafes at the city center, at the beaches or at the castle hill overlooking the sea. Nafpaktos is ideal for summer holidays with beautiful beaches both in the city and at short distances from it.
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The ancient name Nafpaktos means boatyard. Today the population is about 20,000 people.
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Nafpaktos Feb 2013
Trip to Nafpaktos Feb 2013
Naupactus or Nafpaktos (Greek: Ναύπακτος, formerly Έπαχτος; Latin: Naupactus; Italian: Lepanto), is a town and a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Nafpaktia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is the third largest town of Aetolia-Acarnania, after Agrinio and Messolonghi.
Nafpaktos is situated on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 3 km west of the mouth of the river Mornos. The harbour is accessible only to the smallest craft. It is 9 km northeast of Antirrio, 18 km northeast of Patras, 35 km east of Missolonghi and 45 km southeast of Agrinio. The Greek National Road (Antirrio - Nafpaktos - Delphi - Livadeia) passes north of the town.
The name 'Naupactus' means 'boatyard', from ναύς (ancient Greek naus meaning ship) and πηγνύειν (Ancient Greek pêgnuein meaning 'to build'). In the Byzantine period, the name used was the slightly altered Epahtos (Έπαχτος), while the Venetian term was Lepanto and the Ottoman Turkish İnebahtı. The ancient name was revived in the 19th century.
Today the population is about 19,768 people according to the 2011 census. Residential homes align with the Gulf of Corinth over a length of about 3 km and a width of about 1 km. The port divides the beachfront in two parts. The Western part is called Psani, while the Eastern part Gribovo. Naupactus sits on a shoulder of a mountain range on the north while farmlands dominate the western part. It used to be on the GR-48/E65 linking Antirrio and Amfissa; now it is bypassed to the north at the elevation of 150 to 200 m above sea level. The bypass has contributed significantly in lowering the number of heavy trucks passing through the narrow streets of the town.
Travel to Nafpaktos by car
Driving from Athens you take the national road that goes south through Corinth and towards Patras. You will follow the signs to Rio and there either you cross the Rio-Antirrio bridge (which has a fee of 13 Euros) or you take the ferry to Antirrio (the ticket costs about 6 euros for the car and passengers are free). From Antirrio Nafpaktos is at a distance of 10 km.
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The distance between Athens and Nafpaktos is 230 km and roughly takes a 3 hours drive.
Travel to Nafpaktos by bus
Buses ply from Athens to Nafpaktos and vice versa from the KTEL bus terminal twice a day.
More information can be obtained at ktel.org
Nafpaktos is also connected to other important locations of Greece, like Patras, Mesolonghi, Antirrio, Agrinio, Arachova, Thessaloniki to name some.
Agrinio
Agrinio is the link connecting Aetolia and Acarnania and it is one of the largest cities of western Greece. Its population has increased significantly during the past few decades and in 1920, when refugees from Asia Minor arrived in the city. This population flow contributed to the development of the city of Agrinio to a commercial and economic center. Its main products are tobacco and olives and their production triggered the growth of the local economy and the modernization of the city.
According the last census, the city of Agrinio has 90.000 residents, living in an area of 163.000 hectares.
The position of the city in Aitoloakarnania is defined by the presence of the river named after the ancient god Achelous. The city has a long history, as it was inhabited since the prehistoric period.
VILLAS IN AYIA IRINI, NEAR THE BEACH ON PAROS - GREECE
These Villas are built in the Cycladic style but offer all amenities. In the premises, you will find a yard, a swimming pool terrace with a pool bar, parking space, safe box and heliport. Right below, there is the sandy beach of Agia Irini with a traditional taverna, and another small beach a few minutes away on foot.
From your balcony and the beautiful swimming pool area of the villas, you feel as if you are in the sea. The view from the top of the rock where all 9 villas are built, is open and serene. You can watch the open sea, the sunset, Antiparos Island right opposite and --in good weather-- the mountain tops of other neighboring islands.
MANAGING AUTHORITY OF WESTERN GREECE REGION 'My family'
The projects in the locations of the film are co-funded by National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) through the Regional Operational Program of Western Greece Peloponissos Ionia Islands ( DE.P.IN) 2007-2013 under the management of the Intermediate Managing Authority of Western Greece Region
My family
A short film that shows how the projects co-funded by the European Union through the Regional Operational Program of Western Greece Peloponissos Ionia Islands 2007-2013, have become part of the daily life of Western Greece Region citizens.
Story: Panagiotis Fafoutis
Directed by: Panagiotis Fafoutis - George Kasionis
Editing, Sound Design & Color Grading by: George Kasionis
Cinematography by: George Kasionis & Stamatis Tsopanakis a.k.a. Stam Tsop
Camera Assistants: Panagiotis Ratsiatos & Alexia Lioli
Cast
Father: Iraklis Tzavellas
Mother: Rianna Papachristopoulou
Brother: Markos Gettos
Sister: Aspasia Lykoudi
Child: Danae Vetoula
Grandfather: Kosmas Kardabikis
Teacher: Emmy Toyia
Doctor: Yiannis Petroutsos
Styling by: Olga Mosxovou
Casting By: Nefentina Mosxovou
Voice over: Fedra Vantaraki
Songs
Gatlin Elms - Billions
Dexter Britain - From Truth
Dexter Britain - Having Run
Dexter Britain - Seeing The Future
Ryan Taubert - Kings
Thanks Georgia Manolopoulou, little Danae's mother for her patience and support.
The film is co-financed by Greece and the European Union within the Regional Operational Program Of Western Greece Pelonnisos Ionian Islands (DE.P.IN) 2007-2013
agia irini gorge-chania crete greece
verry nice place
From Thermo area to Prousos (mountain road driving, Greece) - onboard camera
Driving from a few kilometers North of Thermo (after Taxiarchis village) to Prousos. After the 21:00 minute of the video the journey becomes very beautiful, passing through a fir tree forest and continuing on an elevation that gets higher every second. (Maximum elevation is 1450 meters / 4757 feet around 27:45). After hitting max elevation follows a long downhill part. At some point (see contents below) there is a landslide that partially blocks the road. The video finishes in the entrance of Prousos village where the battery of the camera dies.
Some related photos from my Panoramio account:
Contents:
0:00 - Start
2:15 - Turning right towards Prousos
2:30 - Driving downhill
9:55 - Rocks on the road
10:30 - Strigania (village)
11:12 - Turning right towards Thermo
12:53 - Water splash (particularly on the right side of the car)
16:15 - Lampiri (village)
17:50 - The road starts to go noticeably uphill
18:45 to 19:00 - Two hairpins
20:00 - Hairpin
20:40 to 20:48 - Two consecutive hairpins
21:00 - The road passes through a fir trees forest as it continues to go uphill
25:00 - Hairpin and a rock in the middle of the road
25:35 - Another hairpin and road work ahead
27:45 - Reaching maximum elevation of 1450 meters (4757 ft.), deep cliff on the left that continues on the right
28:35 - Road goes downhill after hitting maximum elevation
36:05 - Right hairpin
36:45 - Left hairpin
37:30 - Another hairpin
38:50 - Landslide partially blocking the road
40:20 - Kouli (village)
42:10 - Turning left towards Prousos
42:50 - Entering Prousos (village). Unfortunately the battery of GoPro HD HERO2 dies short after.
Car:
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5L Invite (model of 2010)
Engine — 4A91
Power — 108 hp (81 kW; 109 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
EBC UPR rotors
EBC Yellowstuff pads
Camera:
GoPro HD HERO2
Video Specifications:
30 fps @ 1080p
FOV: 170º
Spot Meter: OFF
Soundtrack:
Dark Woods by Fireproof_Babies ( - 0:00
I Dunno by grapes ( - 2:32
Undercover by Citizen Nyx ( - 5:18
Blue Like Venus by spinningmerkaba ( - 8:58 & 41:44
Nanyang Journey (Instrumental) by Ivan Chew ( - 13:33
Improvisation On Sunday... by Alex ( - 17:31
A birth by Donnie Drost ( - 21:25
Pieces of life by cdk ( - 27:16
Eighteen pieces (soda) by Soda ( - 30:03
ME & JESS by BOCrew ( - 34:27
LA TRIPLETA by virtualdjmax ( - 38:24