Galaxidi

Galaxidi centre

Galaxidi is a small seaside town of 3,000 people (2011) in West Central Greece. During the summer it is a popular sea resort for travellers that stop on the way between Patras and Delphi. The tourism industry combined with agriculture and fishing are the main source of income.

Understand

Like most everyplace in the area, Galaxidi has a long history, and it was a mighty marine power in ancient times. The centre of the town is well maintained and the lush buildings are witness to the long gone wealth. Today tourism is the main source of income but it remained a calm atmosphere. Only in the fishing harbour tourists are the clear majority.

Get in

There are regular buses that travel on the Athens, Delphi, Patras route but due to the frequent strikes it is better to travel with a car.

Get around

Walking is the best option as streets are narrow.

See

Harbour view

Eat

In the fishing harbour, there are restaurants by the dozens. The menus are similar but daily specials change as well as prices.

• 1 O Bebelis (Ο Μπεμπέλης), Nikolaoi Mama 20-22. 17:00-20:30. Serves gently reimagined and lovingly executed traditional dishes. Go for the daily specials, but the house pork (baked in individual crocks) and aubergine pie are always on and are outstanding. Atmospheric to boot. Mains €12-18. (updated Jul 2022)

Sleep

• Ganimede, Nik. Gourgouri 20 (first road before main street), ☏ +30 6937 154567, info@ganimede.gr. Boutique hotel with about ten rooms. Calm courtyard and very good breakfast. Internet is included from €60 double. 

Go next

• Delphi is about 30 min by car. During the peak summer season lots of Delphi visitors stay at Galaxidi to escape the heat and get the sea breeze.