VILLAGES AVLONA Until 1922, one hundred years after the 1821 Greek War of Independence, Avlona was known as Karamoustafa after the Turkish Aga Kara-Mustafa. Perched on a hill on the southern side of the Neda river the village has a fantastic view of the river valley which is best appreciated from the overhanging outside seating area of the taverna. There is also a café in its paved central square which is also home to its hilltop church. Like many mountain villages, Avlona has a decreasing population but its school is still open and it is embracing tourists by publishing hiking trails.
Approach the village from the south
Locate the church in the central square
Have a drink in the village café
Inspect the village school
Avlona View of Platania from the taverna
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