Galaxidi

Galaxidi (Greek: Γαλαξίδι, Katharevousa: Γαλαξίδιον), is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit. It has a small harbor on the Gulf of Corinth. The Greek National Road 48/E65 connects Galaxidi with Naupactus and Itea. Galaxidi is located about 10 km S of Itea and about 30 km S of Amfissa, S of Lamia, about 25 km SW of Delphi, WSW of Livadeia and E of Naupactus. Galaxidi is a 2.5h to 3h drive from the capital Athens and a relatively popular weekend retreat. Until the late 19th century, Galaxidi had a sizeable merchant marine fleet and was a prosperous commercial centre. This is reflected in the...