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Coordinates: 38°56′N 22°7′E

Makrakomi (Μακρακώμη)
Coordinates	38°56′ N 22°7′ E
Country	Greece
Periphery	Central Greece
Prefecture	Phthiotis
Population	7,132 source (2001)
Elevation	15? m
Postal code	350 11
Area code	22360
Licence plate code	ΜΙ

The Municipality of Makrakomi, ancient forms: Makra Kome, Makrakome and Macra Come is a municipality in the western part of the Fthiotis prefecture in Greece. It has a population of 7,173 (3.691 M, 3.482 F(2001)). Makrakomi is linked with the GR-38 (Agrinio - Evrytania - Lamia) and serves roads to the northwestern part and to Spercheiada. Makrakomi is located east of Karpenisi, ENE of Agrinio, south of Karditsa, west of Lamia and the GR-1/E65 and the E75 as well as the GR-3 and WNW of Amfissa.

Built on the southern slopes of Western Othrys at an altitude of 280 m, it prevails from a transportation, administration and financial point of view and affords the visitor aesthetic pleasure as it overlooks the Spercheios and its valley. It is home to history and civilization, as well as, modern infrastructure and a picturesque atmosphere.

Contents 1 Municipal districts 2 Historical population 3 History, Monuments, and Sights 4 Food and Entertainment 4.1 Gastronomy Tip 5 Cultural and Other Events 6 Other 7 External links 8 See also

• Archani
• Asvestis
• Giannitsou
• Grammeni
• Kastri
  • Paliouri
• Litoselo
• Makrakomi
• Makri
• Palaia Giannitsou
• Pappa (formerly Mesochori Makrakomis)
• Platystomo
  • Loutra Platystomou
• Rovoliari
• Trilofo
• Tsouka or Tsoukka

Year	Population	Change	Municipal population	Change
1981	2,374	-	-	-
1991	2,717	+343/+14.45%	7,262	-
2001	2,226	-491/-18.07%	7,132	-130/-17.9%

Makrakomi(Greek: Μακρακώμη): This market town bears the name of the ancient Aenian town "Makra Komi" [Long Town] whose ruins can be seen in Prophet Elias. "Makra Komi" is mentioned by the historian Livy (Titus Livius) in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians (198 B.C). The hillock of Prophet Elias, the little church of Agia Paraskevi (set in an overgrown site with cypress trees), the Acropolis of Makrakomi (which affords a splendid view over the plain) and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting.

Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs (known to ancient Aenians). The waters of these springs are recommended for stomach and skin ailments. This place is set in lush vegetation where the traveller can find peace and escape everyday reality under the shade of ancient plane trees.

Nea and Palea Gianitsou - Papas: There are traces of two ancient castles in this location.

Makri: It features a particularly beauriful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Fthiotida is also located in Makri.

Arhani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters.

[Asvestis][1]: It has a vaulted bridge made of stone.

Trilofo: It features a superb religious museum "I Vivlos" ["The Bible"].

Kastri: It has a splendid plane-tree forest on both sides of the Spercheios. The Castle is the most prominent building at the village centre.

Tsouka: The porch of Western Phthiotis. It features a fountain in the "halkia gourna" ["brass basin"] while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis.

Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" ["The Bosses"].

Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.

Local meat from free range animals and delicious sausages traditionally produced. Wine and raki from the mountainous vineyards of Makrakomi, Tsouka and Platistomo. Famous local produce includes kiwi berries from Kastri and shelled peanuts from Makri.

Try 'Kokoretsi', 'Splinantero', 'Kontosouvli' (Skewered and Grilled Meats) and other local specialities in the many taverns and restaurants in Makrakomi and the surrounding villages.

Organized events in commemoration of the Battle of Makrakomi; three-day Carnival festivities in Makrakomi. Traditional festivals in Makrakomi (on Agiou Pnevmatos Day [Holy Ghost]) and all the other villages. Music nights, dedicated events, exhibitions and theatricals are also put on in summer.

Makrakomi has two lyceums, a gymnasium, 7 churches, a post office, many banks, a few squares (plateies) , cafes and places to eat, hotels and rooms to let, a well-organised market, a river nearby, lots of green and a picturesque surrounding area. Makrakomi is an ideal place to walk, discover and enjoy a relaxed vacation break.

• Greek Wikipedia version
• Makrakomi on line
• Primary school of Makrakomi
• Municipality of Makrakomi
• Municipality of Makrakomi on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
• Makrakomi (community) on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
• Gymnasium and Lyceum of Makrakomi
• T.E.E of Makrakomi-Report on the pollution of Spercheios
• Prefecture of Fthiotis
• Local News
• Local news/Environment/Ecology
• MariosHakas
• Rovoliari
• Dikastro
• Rentina
• Lamia
• Asvestis

[Hotel1][2] [Hotel2][3]

• List of settlements in the Phthiotis prefecture

	North: Menelaida, Rentina and Tamassi	Northeast: Xyniada
West: Agios Georgios Tymfristos	Makrakomi	East: Lianokladi
	South: Sperchiada	Southeast: Ypati?

Municipalities and communities of the Phthiotis Prefecture
Agios Georgios Tymfristou • Agios Konstantinos • Amfikleia • Atalanti • Dafnousia • Domokos • Echinaioi • Elateia • Gorgopotamos • Kamena Vourla • Lamia • Leianokladi • Makrakomi • Malesina • Molos • Opountia • Pelasgia • Spercheiada • Stylida • Thessaliotida • Tithorea • Xyniada • Ypati
Pavliani • Tymfristos