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The stone church of Agios Nikolaos in Galaxidi, with its bell towerC messier · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Galaxidi

Church of Agios Nikolaos in Galaxidi

Church · 30 min · Free · The temple of the patron saint of sailors at the highest point of the village, with its carved wooden iconostasis

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Duration
30 min
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages

What it is

Galaxidi put its main church under Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, and built it at the highest point of the village, in sight of the ships entering the harbour. Inside, what stands out most is the iconostasis, the wall of icons that screens the altar, carved in wood in great detail.

Getting there

On foot from the harbour, climbing through the streets of the centre, in ten minutes. Go in with shoulders and knees covered.

Tips

  • Look at the harbour from above From the esplanade you can see both harbours.

As a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A plate of grilled sardines with lemon slices© Taverna Porto

Taverna Porto

Restaurant · Galaxidi · €€€€

What to order: sardines or a grilled sea bream, a salad for the middle and one of Sofia's home-made desserts

A table on the quay with wine and dishes, facing the harbour and the village on the hillside© Maritsa

Maritsa

Restaurant · Galaxidi · €€€€

What to order: local mussels steamed with ginger and a seafood pasta for the middle of the table, with a Greek white from the list

To stay nearby

The facade of the captain's house, with a long wooden balcony and shutters© Hotel GanimedeSmall hotel

Ganimede Hotel

3 stars · Nineteenth-century captain's house · Garden courtyard · Suites with kitchen and fireplace · Home-made breakfast

Why we like it: A nineteenth-century captain's house with a garden courtyard in the centre of Galaxidi, five minutes from the harbour, famous for its home-made breakfast.

A renovated double room with grey curtains, a wooden desk and a nautical painting© Hotel GalaxidiHotel

Hotel Galaxidi

70 m from the harbour · Renovated rooms · Balcony in all · Free parking at the door · Garden-produce breakfast

Why we like it: A small hotel on a quiet street 70 metres from Galaxidi harbour, with renovated rooms with balconies, parking at the door and home-made breakfast.

The hotel pool with sun loungers and the building behind© Porto Lourbas HotelHotel

Porto Lourbas Hotel

3 stars · Seafront · Pool with a view · Own olive grove · Restaurant and bar

Why we like it: A three-star seafront hotel at the entrance to Galaxidi, surrounded by olive trees, with a pool overlooking the gulf and a restaurant serving home cooking.

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