Makrakomi is built on the southern slopes of Western Othrys at an altitude of 280 m. It overlooks the riverSpercheios and its valley. 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. Makrakomi is linked with the GR-38.
Municipality
The Municipality of Makrakomi was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 4 former municipalities, that became municipal units :
Agios Georgios Tymfristou
Makrakomi
Spercheiada
Tymfristos
The municipality has an area of 836.564 km2, the municipal unit 271.298 km2. In 2011 the population of Makrakomi municipal unit was assessed as 5,617.
Historical population
Year
Village
Municipal unit
Municipality
1981
2,374
-
-
1991
2,717
7,262
-
2001
2,226
7,132
-
2011
2,245
5,617
16,036
History, monuments and sights
See Ainis. Makrakomi: This market town bears the name of the ancient Aenian town "Makra Kome" whose ruins can be seen on the small hill Profitis Ilias. "Makra Kome" is mentioned by the historian Livy in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians . The little church of Agia Paraskevi, the Acropolis of Makrakomi and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting. Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs. 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 beautiful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Phthiotis is also located in Makri. The Greek Army general Ioannis Zisis was born at Makri in 1888. Archani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters. Asvestis : It has a vaulted bridge made of stone. Trilofo: It features a religious museum "I Vivlos" . 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 "chalkia gourna" while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis. Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" . Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.
Food and entertainment
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. The taverns and restaurants in Makrakomi and the surrounding villages serve kokoretsi, splinantero, kontosouvli and other local specialities.
Cultural and other events
Organized events in commemoration of the Battle of Makrakomi; three-day Carnival festivities in Makrakomi. Traditional festivals in Makrakomi and all the other villages. Music nights, dedicated events, exhibitions and theatricals are also put on in summer.
