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Athens. Also, check out Road Editions Map No 43,
Iti,
or Anavasi Map No 2.3,
Central
Greece: Giona, Iti, Vardhousia
.
The bordering village of
Ipati
, 22km west of Lamia and 8km south of the Karpen-
isi-Lamia road, has the remains of a fortress and is (along with Pavliani to the south) a
starting point for hikes on Mt Iti. The hub of the village is the tree-shaded central square,
Plateia Ainianon, flanked by traditional
kafeneia
(coffee houses). Just past here, too, is
the lovely 15th-century
Agathon Monastery
( sunrise-sunset)
.
The gorgeous and shady village of
Loutra Ipatis
is home to a summer sulphur spa.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Alexakis
HOTEL $
( 22310 59380;
www.alexakis.gr
; Loutra Ipatis; s/d incl breakfast €35/50; )
The im-
maculate, newly renovated Alexakis boasts contemporary rooms, a lovely terrace and
broad views of Mt Iti. The delightful, friendly owners, Julia and Sofia, epitomise
filox-
enia
(hospitality).
I Mouries
TAVERNA $
(
www.lymouries.gr
;
Loutra Ipatis; mains €6-8; lunch & dinner; )
A cosy village spot with
fabulous
mayirefta
dishes and excellent daily grills (each day, a different meat).
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Agios KonstantinosΑγιος Κωνσταντίνος
POP 3410
The pretty village of Agios Konstantinos, on the main Athens-Thessaloniki route, is one
of the three mainland ports (along with Volos and Thessaloniki) that serve the islands of
Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos, which make up the northern Sporades.
Two English-speaking travel agencies on the plaza in front of the port sell ferry tick-
ets:
Bilalis Travel
(
21038 32545)
.
Getting There & Away
BOAT
Hellenic Seaways operates the crossings to Skiathos (per person/car €37/75), Skopelos
(per person/car €49.50/80) and Alonnisos (per person/car €49.50/80). In summer, a boat
