Kamari and Vroutsi, the two main villages of the Kato Meria (Lower Side) area are located 12 kilometers northwest of Hora. Agios Nicholas, a church with local historical significance, Kastri, the ancient acropolis of Arkesini and the gorgeous beach of Mouros are located here. Just past these two villages are a number of smaller settlements built at the foot of rolling slopes. These are Arkessini, Rahoula, Kolofana, Kalotairitissa, and Mavri Myti. Local sights include the ancient tower of Ayia Triada (Holy Trinity) at Arkesini, the church of Panayia tou Politi at Kolofana, and the church of Ayia Paraskevi, whose paniyiri (religious and folk feast) on July 26 attracts pilgrims from around the island. Kato Meria preserves its traditional economy, which is rooted in farming and livestock keeping.















































