One of the most beautiful routes that the Greek road network has to offer rewards those who cross it with images of unparalleled natural beauty at this time of year. Greece has countless travel destinations for every season of the year, which combine natural beauty with historical interest, and which – fortunately or unfortunately – remain unknown to the general public.
One of these destinations is the village of Fanari Ithomi in the regional unit of Karditsa, which is mentioned in historical sources or literary texts since the time of Homer. In addition to the paved road that leads to the village of approximately 433 permanent residents (based on the 2011 census), the road network that surrounds it also includes a dirt road, which crosses a lush area.
In fact, as you can see in the photos, at this time of year, green and purple hues dominate the right and left of the flower-adorned path.
This road runs around the medieval castle of Fanari and leads to the paved road that leads to the historic village of Karditsa. In fact, it has been built in an area where ancient Ithomi was once located, which is mentioned in Homer’s Iliad as Clomakoessa, while the name Fanari is first encountered in the 14th century. The castle is located at the top of the hill, from where the entire Thessalian plain is visible.
