Further inland, in the southern part of the island, lie the so-called masticochoria (mastic villages). These well-preserved, fortified villages date from the 14th-16th centuries and were centres for the cultivation of mastic. Mastic is the sweet-tasting gum of the lentisk bush, which was exported all over the Mediterranean – and the area still produces around 300 tonnes of mastic every year. The most picturesque villages are Pyrgi, with its houses decorated in black and white geometric patterns called xysta Mesta, where towers and walls surround a baffling labyrinth of village streets as well as Olympoi and Vessa are all a worth a visit.

In 2005, Stadsparken was ranked the fifth finest park in Europe, while the year before the park was voted the most beautiful park in Sweden. Experience the wonderful flowers and unwind in the restaurant or café at the Stadrädsgård. In the park, you'll also find Örebro's largest playground.

This fest is an original festival of street art, and it offers concerts, dance performances, street theatre and other artistic experiences by performers from all over the world. While all the performances are free of charge, the only fee you need to pay is a donation to those whose performance you have enjoyed, and you can also visit the new project of creative zones for young artists.