On the northern coast of the Gulf of Corinth, at the foot of Mount Parnassus is a small coastal town of Galaxidi. It belongs to Nome Phocis and belongs to the municipality of Delphi. The picturesque town is famous for its maritime traditions and a long history, dating back to 1400 BC

The first settlement was founded Locri (ancient Greek tribes), and was then called Oyonfei. Its present name the town got somewhere between the 6th and 9th centuries BC It was then Galaxidi rose to the famous sea and the shopping center with the Department of Byzantine archbishop. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the city became a major center korablestroitelstva sailing vessels and has played an important role in the Greek war of independence against the Ottoman Empire, supplying ships for the Greek Navy. During the war the city was destroyed three times by the Turks, but was rebuilt in the 19th century. In the early 20th century with the development of steam navigation Galaxidi come into disrepair, as the new technology could not handle the local shipbuilders. The city is rapidly emptying. Not spared the city and the Second World War, is based occupying Italian troops. Decades later, the city gave a new breath to tourism.

The city is famous for its sea museum, located in a historic building built in 1870. For a while the museum building was used as a town hall. The museum's exhibits illustrate the history and great maritime tradition of this area, since ancient times. Since 1932, the museum operates an art gallery with canvases on the theme of the sea.

From well-known religious buildings Galaxidi can distinguish the Church of St. Nicholas. His predecessor was built as early as the 7th century BC on the site of the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, but was destroyed in the war with the Turks. The temple that we see today was built in 1900 and designed in the Byzantine style. Nearby is the Chapel of St. Paraskeva was built in 1848. The highlight of this chapel is a sundial.

In September 2008, the International Day of Maritime Navigation on the waterfront was a monument to his wife sailor, symbolizing the maritime tradition of the city and the important role of women in the families of the sailors.

Galaxidi - one of the most popular resorts on the shores of the Gulf of Corinth. Beautiful scenery and warm clear sea, cobbled streets and old mansions, archaeological and historic attractions, cozy cafes and restaurants with seafood specialties are all available in this resort town truly unforgettable.