For lovers of the sea For nature lovers Those who have visited Corinthian Gulf coasts of Agios Mount Helicon, frequented by the 9 Muses according Vasileios, Kalamaki, Livadostra, Agios Nikolaos, Alyki, to the myth, Mount Kithairon and Ypato (Mount Ptoo), Agios Ioannis and Saranti describe an unforgettable where you can visit the imposing Sagmata Monastery, offer experience! Swim into their crystal blue sea, which em- a breathtaking view from their tops. To the east of Thebes you will find the green forest of Moschopodi with the ANCIENT SIFA (ALYKI) ANCIENT SIFA Church of Zoodochos Pigi and the open air municipal theater “Melina Merkouri”. Moschopodi offers a great view of the Theban plain and the Lake Yliki, a wetland ideal for calming family walks.

For those who love sports At Mount Kithairon, close to , visitors can escape from Saranti beach routine and discover the wonderful world of paragliding. In Thebes there Mount Kithairon are also an aero- sports center and Municipality of a tennis court as well as horse-rid- ing and climbing facilities. TΗΕΒΕS Thiva | | | Plataies

Agios Vassilios beach For those who love nightlife Coffee shops and bars in Thebes and Vagia along with beach bars in the seaside villages are waiting for you to dance, sing braces beautiful shores and fiercely green mountain- The crossroad of culture and have a great time till dawn. sides, and enjoy the dreamy landscapes!

For gastronomic pursuits Photos: © Eleitrohos (Photo & Artistic Expression of Thiva) A great In the picturesque taverns of the seaside settlements Gr. Lakiotis, D. Bekris, E. Anastasiou you can taste lobster, sea food and fresh fish. For taste- all year round ful local meat and fine wine, visit one of the taverns or restaurants in Thebes, Ampelochori, Mouriki, Plat- destination! anaki, Elaionas, Ypato, Neochoraki, Vagia, Thisvi, Dom- vrena, Chostia, Ellopia, Xironomi, Plataies, , Lou- toufi, Melissochori and Kaparelli. Before leaving, please Thebes, 32200 Viotia, Hellas Municipality of do not forget to buy homemade and local prod- Tel +3022623 50600, 601, 602 ucts of high quality: cheese, onions, potatoes, car- Fax +30 22620 27628 rots, corns, fruits and vegetables, honey, extra virgin ol- TΗΕΒΕS e-mail [email protected] ive oil, wine, jams, traditional candied fruits, and rustic www.thiva.gr bread. famous generalEpaminondas. and wine god Dionysus, of the lyric poet Pindar and of the fertility the of Hercules, legendary the of birthplace the is Thebes tradition. and history ancient its for renowned town a Thebes, seven-gated in seated is municipality The Livadostra Beach Alyki Beach Yliki Lake Moreover,thereare es, concerts and visual arts exhibitions. tionaltheaterdanceandperformanc tradi includes events of programme “PindareiaFestival” takesplaceThebesin itsand time, same pork the delicious At roast! most the taste can walkendslocalin taverns, where they their and“Trade Fair”big the visiting people with bustle Thebes of streets the August, of week last the During Kaparelli. in held are events cultural “Kithaironia” and Soup” Bean of “Feast the hosts Plataies while wedding”, “Vlach the of tom at the central streets of Thebes and Vagiare-enacting the cus- parade costumes traditional in women and men day, this On Monday” (AshMonday),thefirstdayofLent. “Clean before weekend the on culminates and Easter thodox Or- Greek before weeks ten begins traditionally which riod ’s Carnival season, known as “Apokries” culture Folk churches, metabyzantine and byzantine Paleochristian, Kaparelli, MakariotissaMonasteryinDomvrena). in PanteleimonSt of Church Thiva, in Panagia Megali – trius Deme- Saint of Church and Evangelist the StLuke of Church Vagia,in Theologian-Mazaraki the John Saint of (Monastery is place this blessed how show icons precious and mosaics over the municipality of Thebes. museums with free admissionfree with museums Municipality of TΗΕΒΕS cal shipArgowas constructed. mythi- the where (Alyki), Tipha or Siphae of port (Livadostra), Krefsis of Acropolis (Trophy), ment chaeological site of Plataies, Lefktra Victory Monu- ar- Oedipus, of fountain the Oedipus”, of “Sons of ple of Apollo Ismenius, Amphion hill, chamber tombs reion, Mycenaean palace of Cadmus (Cadmeion), Tem- Kabi- of Theater Ancient monuments: and sights Famous visit to chance the have will you Thebes In ofFor admirers Greek culture For religious tourism and walkinsidethemedieval Tower of SaintOmer. most important Archaeological Museums of Greece eoae wt setclr frescoes, spectacular with decorated a lot of folk art folkofart lota all - - one of the of one , is a pe- Vlach wedding Archaeological Museum Epaminonda’s Trophy St. LukasGrave