The climate is dry and Mediterranean and the vegetation, with the exception of the fertile plains of Thebes and Kopaida, is rather sparse among the bare rocks. Livadia, the capital of the prefecture, is built between two hills on the sides of a gorge through which flow the springs of Erkina. On the top of one of the hills, Profitis llias, there is a well-preserved 14th century medieval castle. In ancient times Livadia was known under the name of Mideia and was the site of the famous Oracle of Zeus Trofonios . Scholars have identified the location of the sanctuary of Zeus and the Oracle as being on Profitis llias.
Easter here is celebrated with particular colour.
Musical istruments, folk dances and all-night revels complete the traditional Easter festivities at Livadia. A Vilage of great archaeological interest and Plutarch's birthplace, lies near the battlefield where in 338 BC Philip of Macedonia defeated the allied forces of the other Greek city-states. At the entrance to town stands the Lion of Chaironia, symbol of courage and bravery. Nearby, one can see the ruins of the acropolis and the theater, while the small archaeologial museum contains various objects found in the vicinity. The ancient acropolis has ruins of temples, a theatre and other buildings.