Amaliada: Palouki

Amaliada has served as an agricultural market town in Elis since the 19th century. It stands on the fertile western Peloponnese plain, where cultivated fields lead toward the Ionian Sea and the long sandy shore at Kourouta. The town’s growth was linked to trade in the produce of the surrounding countryside, and that agricultural character remains central to daily life. In the broader Elis region, the archaeological site of Ancient Elis recalls the city-state that administered the ancient Olympic Games. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Amaliada and Elis.

The terrain of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian ranges from the low coastal plains of western Peloponnese to the Pindus mountain country in the north, creating a region of strong contrasts between shore and interior. The Ionian Sea defines its western edge, alongside islands including Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada, while the Alpheios River runs through Elis towards the coast. Ancient Olympia, in Elis, was the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and its archaeological site remains one of Greece’s most important classical landmarks. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of western Greece and the Ionian.

Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.