ABOUT ILIA PREFECTURE
Ilia has great sand beaches that attract thousands of tourists every year. The capital took its name after a tall tower (pyrgos) that was built by Ioannis Tsernotas. Schiller designed the structure.
The greatest city of the province is Amaliada but comes second in population. In 1924 the city numbered 10490 residents. Some of Amaliada's beaches are: Kourouta, Palouki, Savalia, Douneika. The monastery of Panagia in Frangavilla was built in the 11 th century.
Zaharo and Kaiafa are two of the most famous beaches of the province while Kaiafa is also known for its healing waters.
Ancient Olympia is the city where the Olympic games of antiquity were held. During the games there was a truce in all regions of Greece for one month in order for everybody to be able to participate in the games. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. In Olympia there is the museum of Olympic games, the museum of Olympia and the new archaeological museum. The visitor can admire findings from the sites of the games.
