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Nearby, is the smaller 10th-century
Agia Panagia
(Church of the Virgin Mary).
To get here from Delphi, you can take the Livadia/Athens bus as far as the Distomo
crossing (€2.10, 35 minutes, five daily), then walk or hitch the 2km to Distomo. Alternat-
ively, taxis will get you to the monastery from Distomo (€20 return), Livadia (€30 return)
or Delphi (€40 return); for an extra charge, the taxi will wait an hour at the monastery.
Coming from Livadia, one daily bus heads to Moni Osios Loukas (€3.50, 30 minutes).
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GalaxidiΓαλλαξίδι
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The prettiest of the low-key resorts on the Gulf of Corinth, Galaxidi is graced with nar-
row cobblestone streets, handsome stone mansions and two small harbours, and makes a
pleasant base from which to visit Delphi. A forested headland, opposite the waterfront, is
fringed by a 1.5km walking path and pebbled coves popular with swimmers. The town is
reasonably tranquil except during summer and holiday weekends, when its charm is
tested by car loads of Athenians. Galaxidi's most prosperous period was between 1830
and 1910 when it was a major centre for building caïques (small boats).
Sights
Nautical Historical Museum
MUSEUM
( 22650 41795; Plateia Manousakia; adult/child €5/free; 10.10am-1.30pm & 5.30-8.30pm
Jun-Sep, 10.10am-4.15pm Oct-May)
The excellent Nautical Historical Museum documents
Greece's maritime history and Galaxidi's unique ship-building lore, and includes several
splendid ship figureheads.
Church of Agios Nikolaos
CHURCH
The carved-wood iconostasis in the Church of Agios Nikolaos is one of Greece's finest.
Follow the English signs for the museum and church.
Moni Metamorfosis
MONASTERY
The little 13th-century Moni Metamorfosis stands amid olive groves and cypress trees,
4km inland from Galaxidi. From this vantage point there are terrific views down to the
Gulf of Corinth. To reach it, go under the flyover and take the road opposite.
