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Found at: … base for visiting the sites in the area and the Gerania mountains, and also it still has a charming flavour of the … base for visiting the sites in the area and the Gerania mountains, and also it still has a charming flavour of the … climate, the charms of the Greek sea and the Gerania mountains. "Water of life" springs from a deep source in the …

Found at: … of birds, fish, amphibians and mammals, and the forests and mountains around it are home to rare plants which are … by the waters of the lake and the reflections of the mountains. The chapel is the only building remaining from … 1693 and they built themselves a new home higher up on the mountainside.   This new monastery of Agios Georgios is open …

Found at: … Greece, Corinthian Regional Unit It is the southernmost mountain wetland of the Balkans with a wide variety of … most important wetlands in Greece. Stymphalia is located in mountainous Corinthia at an altitude of 600m. According to … the mysterious atmosphere it exudes. It is the southernmost mountain wetland of the Balkans with a huge variety of fauna …

Found at: … hill means you’ll get panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From afar, this castle will remind you of … hill means you’ll get panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.  The castle’s architecture is similar to that of other mountain castles in the Peloponnese. It has an irregular …

Found at: … with chestnuts, firs and plane trees. Unlike most other mountain villages, many of the stone-built houses here are … Kastanitsa is a bit special. Firstly, unlike most other mountain villages, many of the stone-built houses here are … people think that Kastanitsa is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Greece. So why not take a trip through …

Found at: … and the most historic route, is on the western side of the mountain and is about 20 km long. It is one of the most … is another more difficult route suggested by The Kalamata Mountaineers Association   which starts at the dense … impressive walk - but should only be tackled by experienced mountain walkers who are in a good physical condition and …

Found at: … the first things that strikes you when you arrive in Menalo mountain is the crisp, clear mountain air. In the old days, before cures for tuberculosis … Many of them found their way up to the villages in the mountains and three TB sanatoria were built in the area …

Found at: … Vytina Mountainous Arcadia, Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit Clear mountain air filled with the scent of fir trees, and a … What more could you want for your vacation? Clear mountain air filled with the scent of fir trees. And a …

Found at: … Dimitsana Mountainous Arcadia, Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit Every … all come together in one of the most famous traditional mountain villages in the Peloponnese. Dimitsana is a lively … Agios Georgios. Nowadays Greeks associate Dimitsana with mountain get-aways, fresh air and nature, but it used to be …

Found at: … for mushroom gathering in Skiritida forest on the slopes of mountainous Arcadia. Enjoy!  The Open-Air Water Power … society? By visiting this amazing museum, located in the mountainous village of Dimitsana-Arcadia, you will learn … Ziria are a fascinating destination all year round. The mountain features beautiful trails, a ski resort, shelters, …

Found at: … served all year round. Photos: Discover Greece  Traditional mountain meat dishes If you are not an avid meat eater, some of the traditional food found in the mountain areas of the Peloponnese may seem a little heavy, … both now and in the past. So if you want to try authentic mountain dishes that have been enjoyed by many generations, …

Found at: … The archaeological site lies on the foot of the Arcadian mountains, at an altitude of 333m. The most important … site of Nemea lies on the foot of the Arcadian mountains, at an altitude of 333m. The position and the … History & Culture History & Culture, Archaeological Sites, Mountainous and Rural For everybody, All season …

Found at: … Karytaina Mountainous Arcadia, Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit The … in their favourite sports. Karytaina stands out among the mountainous villages of Arcadia. Not only due to the … & Outdoors, History & Culture, Traditional Settlements, Mountainous and Rural Couples, Family, All season …

Found at: … small monasteries, that gave the cape the name “Little Holy Mountain”. From the famous lighthouse, the spectacle of the … on the cape - which gave the region the name “Little Holy Mountain”: Like those of Saint Myronas, Panagia …

Found at: … Lousios Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit It’s worth visiting mountainous Arcadia, if just to hike in the gorge of river … of “High Ecological Protection”. It’s worth visiting mountainous Arcadia, if just to hike in the gorge of river …

Found at: … Prastos Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit Prastos is a beautiful mountain village in a lovely setting of chestnut and fir … the nearby village of Agios Andreas. Prastos is a beautiful mountain village in a lovely setting of chestnut and fir …