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Makrisia is a historic village of Ileia, which stretches between three earthen hills overgrown with pines and pinecones. It is 3 km northwest of Krestena and 5 km southwest of the Sacred Altis of Olympia. It is a village with a long history, as it is known that its inhabitants had taken part in all the liberation struggles, culminating in 1821. Today, many customs and traditions of the place are revived, such as the pig slaughter, accompanied by a great feast. The population is about 2077 inhabitants, who are mainly farmers. This point of interest is Flat and Rural. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Travel-Company/MAKRISIA-NOMOY-HLEIAS-360794369719/ Source of photographic material: Website of Krestena High School: Our Churches and Monasteries - (https://ekklisies-monastiria.weebly.com/).