Kourounia

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The village of Kourounia lies just after the village of Egrigoros and about 18km from Volissos. It consists of four settlements (mahalades). 

 

The region of Kourounia, as well as the mountainsides surrounding it, is famous for the production of the local wine called 'kourouniotiko', which is said to come from the well-known 'Ariousian' wine of Antiquity. Lately, the local authorities have made some efforts to revive the production of this wine variety by constructing a modern vineyard (winery) that will be capable to produce the 21st century 'Ariousian wine'.

 

The items of the noteworthy ecclesiastical museum that is housed in the school building, testify the cultural tradition of the region. In Erinos, a place situated in the old village, there are remnants of a polygonal fortress. Moreover, excavations in the area have brought to light an inscription of Hercules.

The community clinic uses a teleconference medical care system that also serves the medical needs of the neighbouring villages.