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Green and blue
would be the prevailing colors on a painter's palette,
who wanted to present in a painting the beauties that
are hidden in Amarinthos. These would represent mountain
and sea, and would give a unique image that would make
everyone say: "If only I could be there!" Amarinthos
is a small town where, as it seems, the sun never wants
to set in order not to miss any of the beautiful landscape.
It is a focal point due to its natural qualities and its
excellent infrastructure. Hotels and rented room are in
ample supply, which, however, does not mar the elegance
of the area. Any visitor will remain entirely satisfied
by the services rendered and the hospitality offered.
Since the food plays the first and last role in any vacation,
Amarinthos has made sure that nobody has any complaints.
It is famous for its fish which is the best of the Golf
of Evia. Its taste is unsurpassed and combines perfectly
the skills of the local fishermen with those of these
cooks.
The hill of Paleochora
constitutes a characteristic landmark of the pre-historic
site of Amarinthos, which underwent a very important development
though the ages. According to studies the site had been
chosen by the goddess Diana-Amarinthia to build her sanctuary.
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The
first permanent settlement of Amarinthos is
dated during the Neolithic Period (6000-3000B.C.).
One of the most important settlements, however,
was the one developed on the coast of Evia during
the Bronze Age (3000-2100B.C.). Amarinthos was
also a source of information about the architecture
of the house of the second and third Proto-Hellenic
Period.
The relationship between Amarinthos and the
Aegean Islands is revealed by artifacts in the
cycladic style that were found on the coast,
where the inhabitants had developed their civilization.
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Testimony of the connection between Amarinthos and the mainland
constitute the finds of "Minian" pottery from the
Mid-Hellenic Period that were discovered. Finally, arriving
at 1650 to 1100 B.C. Amarinthos appears again as one of the
most important cities, whose name is recorded in Linear-B
on the tablets of Thebes.
The daily life and also the agricultural activities of the
inhabitants come to life through the exhibits in the folklore
museum of Amarinthos. Here you have the opportunity to see
some of the objects that constituted the main tools for the
occupations of the citizens of Amarinthos. You will note the
intricate weaving of the hand-made blankets and sheets, and
you will be impressed by the way in which the famous loom
works.
The natural beauty of its landscape with its dreamy waters
and golden sandy beaches and also its excellent infrastructure
are not the only advantages of Amarinthos. It is ideal for
those who love walks and excursions as well as visits to small
churches that are monuments for the history of the place.
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A veritable
jewel is the cathedral of the Annunciation of
the Virgin Mary. It is situated in the city
of Amarinthos and constructed of chiseled stone.
The iconostasis is mainly made of marble dominating
due to its exquisite workmanship.
Finally, a perfect combination to the former
is the admirable hagiography of the church dating
to the Byzantine Period. A paved road, 7 km
long, leads you to the monastery of St. Nikolas.
The impressive view from around the 12th century
building complete the frescos that are considered
extremely rare. It is situated on the of the
Kotylaia mountain at a height of 500m, and adorns
with its beauty its eastern slope. The foundations
of a pre - christian temple were used as the
base upon which during the 11th or 12th century
the church "Panagitsa" was built.
You can visit it covering a distance of about
1500m from Amarinthos.
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Taking the road towards the Paleochora Hill you will meet
the small church of the Metamorphosis of the Saviour,
while further on reaching the top of the hill you will
find the small church of the Assumption of the Mother
of God.
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