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Aspropotamos
Location-Nature
The region of Aspropotamos possesses an important place in the prefecture of Trikala and this because it combines beauty and traditions of many centuries. It was included in the National List of European Network FYSI 2000 (NATURA 2000) Community directive 92/43.
Location: The villages of the region Ano Aspropotamos belong to the prefecture of Trikala and are included in the Municipality of Kalabaka. Anthoussa, Xaliki, Krania, Katafyto, Milia, Agia Paraskevi, Kalliroi, Pol.....
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SIGHTS
CHURHES AND MONASTERIES
Krania: The Holy Abbey of Timios Stavros Dolianon, having 13 cupolas, is one of the most appreciable Byzantine temples in Greece. It was built at the end of the 18th century as a Basilica Cistern. Initially, it functioned as monastery but was abandoned in 1924. The temple has been characterized as a protected monument from the Ministry of Culture.
“The temple of Stavrou is characterized by its strange architecture. In the interior of the holy step there are a seate.....
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GASTRONOMY
The villages of Extended Community of Aspropotamos known for their incomparable roasts and splendid traditional flavors as “Kebab” that has a particular way of roasting and resembles with Kontosoyfli. The traditional pies are very tasty, particularly “mpatzina” of Aspropotamos. Also you will find various cheeses from the livestock-farmers of the region as Feta and Kefalotyri.
Traditional taverns exist in each one of the villages of the Extended Community. The region is famous for the taver.....
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Activities
Aspropotamos is a region of Trikala that distinguishes for its natural wealth. It is included in the European Network of Nature 2000-Natura and has very beautiful forests, meadows and rivers. Moreover, the superior department of Acheloos is also named Aspropotamos. In these parts ideal activities are rafting and hiking.
Action with rafting
It’s the most popular outdoor activity, because it combines the splendid natural environment with the sense of adrenaline and adventure. Rafting is don.....
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HOLY TEMPLE OF TIMIOS STAYROS DOLIANON
The temple of Timios Stavros is located 1,5km from the settlement of Doliana and 2km of the community Krania of Aspropotamos. The region of Krania and generally of Pindos, from Aspropotamos to Samarina and from Metsovo to Trikala, is a region with villages where the oldest residents still speak the Vlachs language. The information that concern the history of the temple are minimal, and what exists comprises the history of the monument from the 19th century and afterwards. The monument was .....
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Attractions / Destinations
The City of Trikala
