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The Atalanti, Skala Atalantis, Megaplatanos, Kyparissi, Tragana are its settlements FthiotidaTHE Atalanti is built at the foot of the mountain Roda (Pale). It is a commercial, agricultural and industrial center of the former province of Lokrida. It is 78.5 km from Lamia and 146 km from Athens. Its population, according to the 2011 Census, amounts to 4,978 inhabitants.
Generally
Skala Atalantis, with many fish taverns, cafes and bars. In Skala is one of the largest and most beautiful sandy beaches in Lokrida. It is the main beach of Atalanta and is 6 km from the city. The beach is relatively large in length and width and fully organized. Also along the beach there are playgrounds as well as a beach volleyball and tennis court. It even has water sports. The beach is full of taverns. It is important to mention that Skala has a port shelter and a Port Authority service. In the area there are the churches of the Ascension and the Virgin. The sea of Skala from the 1980s until today gets the blue flag.
History
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What to see
- Catacomb of Agios Athanasios, Atalanti (in the center of the town). is a Roman crypt. It is said that during the Turkish occupation it was a secret school. At the bottom of the catacomb there is the church of Agios Athanasios.
- small church of Saint Seraphim (in the forest above Atalanta).
- monastery of Agioi Anargyroi (on the provincial road Atalanti - Kyrtoni). 17th century building
- chapel of St. John, Wheel. built in a verdant location on the Top of the Roses
- Atalanti Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum was inaugurated in the summer of 1998 by the Municipality of Atalanti and the Ninth Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities at the expense of the Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and some other sponsors. It houses its collections in a relatively small but important building as it is a neoclassical listed building that housed the old high school in the area. The exhibits come from the wider area of Locri, are divided into chronological and thematic sections and cover the prehistoric, historical period up to the Roman years. The visitor in the 3 rooms of the museum and in its courtyard can see tombstones, vessels of daily use, tools, jewelry, figurines etc.
- Atalanti Lagoon (in the southern part of Atalanti Bay). It is a shallow coastal lagoon which is separated from the sea by a dividing strip of land and communicates with it through an opening. It is even rumored that beautiful flamingos (Phoenixes) have parked here for a while.
Entertainment
Events
- Carnival. This custom came to the area around the end of the 1970s. With the "opening" of the Triodion, carnival dances begin by the Associations of the city for young and old. In the past, they used to disguise themselves and visit the houses of celebrities and play the classic game "guess who I am". The parade consists of hiking groups and chariots that satirize current issues. Schools, clubs and many volunteers are participating. The celebration takes place on the main street of the city and as soon as they pass everyone gathers in the main square and the traditional burning of the carnival takes place. Before the burning of the carnival, the dance takes place around the carousel. The next day of the carnival, that is, Clean Monday, finds the whole city on the beach of Skala. Our well-known coulombs are celebrated there. The Municipality of Atalanta has established every year and offers guests traditional bean soup, Lent food, halva and wine for free. Young and old try to fly their kite as high as they can.
- Wine festival. Early autumn, after the harvest, the traditional "wine festival" begins. It is another celebration that does not have a specific date but has been established since 1996 at the initiative of the Municipality of Atalanti. The area has a tradition in wine production and in fact two parts of the plain are called Kato and Pano vineyards. The party takes place in the central square of the city. Traditional music dominates and guests eat traditional food offered by local clubs and drink wine for free. Plenty of wine is offered by local winemakers.
- Sardine festival. Every July, the traditional sardine festival is celebrated. It does not have a specific date but somewhere in the middle of the month. This celebration takes place in Skala Atalanti. With the cooperation of the Municipality of Atalanti and the associations of Skala, a big party is held where the guests are provided with free sardines, wine, salads and bread. The celebration is accompanied by traditional bands and everyone has fun with local music and dances.
- Atalanti Choir Festival. The Atalanti Choir Festival started in 1981 and continues to this day. Until 1996 it was held in the central square of the city, but from 1997 until today the festival is organized in Aiantio Municipal Theater of Atalanta. It does not have a specific date but is always held in June. In addition to the local choirs take part in the choir festival "Harmony», «Progress" and "Atalanti Choir», Choirs from all over Greece and sometimes from abroad.
- Trade fair. At August 6, on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Savior, every year and for six days begins an institution, the trade fair of Atalanta or otherwise the "Bazaar". This institution was started by him 18th century initially as a zoo fair and at the same time with the evolution of society it became a trade fair. In the center of the city of Atalanta, stalls are set up and merchants from different parts of the country gather and sell their goods. There are also evenings with traditional instruments in the town square, in shops or in halls where one can eat and drink.
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Health and precautions
The settlement has a rural doctor's office and a pharmacy.
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Next destinations
1200m from the beach of Skala to the island called Atalantonisi, operates a Controlled Hunting Area (EKP) of 1850 acres, during the period October - December, where one can hunt a genuine Cretan chamois, Fasiano, partridges etc.
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