Charakopio |
Χαροκοπιό
 After
Kombi and within a small distance we encounter the large village of
Charakopio. The expression of one's eyes while accessing the central
square makes the visitor wonder. The villagers are mainly occupied in
agricultural productions, whereas the shops, cafes, the adobe-built
houses and the mansions yield an aura of the past as well as of a vivid
present. Charakopio was settled throughout Greek history as it is
evidenced by the Mycenaean tombs, other archeological findings and the
marvelous Roman mosaic of Villa in the Aghia Triada location.
Around 1860 the village was the flourishing crossroads of the
Pylos-Methoni-Koroni route with Manufacturing and trading
establishments, with special emphasis placed on its renown kilns where
earthenware jars, tzares and adobes were made. Unfortunately, during
the recent years, this ever floating traditional verve was gone thus
erasing the old image of the village. Today, the villc:tge's
population, along with the settlements of Aghios Isidoros, Potamia,
Aghia Triada, Armeni, Katinades and Gargarou numbers 949 inhabitants.
Reference: ARAK ADV. Koroni, Lady of the South - Summer Guide |
