Arachova: The princess of Parnassos just two hours from Athens (Video)
A short distance from Athens is Arachova – The activities in one of the top winter destinations
THE lordess of Parnassus, Arachovais one of them most popular winter destinations because it combines its special architecture with the wild beauty of nature.
In fact, they recently fell the first snows in the mountain town.
Arachova is built amphitheatrically, spreads majestically on the southern slopes of the mountain to end in a ravine, where the river Pleistos flows. Its central square is located in altitude 960 meters.
It is no coincidence that Arachova ranks at the top of it Greek winter tourism and in their list top destinations for the rest of the seasons as well.
See how it looks Arachova from above:
Activities in Arachova
- Skiing and snowboarding at Parnassos Ski Center: With 21 pistes and 7 routes with a total length of 36 kilometers in the areas of Kelaria and Fterolakka, Parnassos is the largest and best ski resort in Greece, as well as a highly competitive skiing option in the Balkans.
- Hiking: In Arachova there are organized hikes on the paths of Parnassos.
- Horseback riding: Horse riding in Arachova is one of the top activities offered on the mountain. In Livadi there is an area for equestrian activities, called “Ati”.
- Mountain biking on the paths of the Parnassos National Forest: Organized tours, mountain bike lessons and bike rental are offered at Livadi.
- Snow mobile ride: One of the most beautiful spots where snow mobiles are rented is Dokano (location that connects Livadi with Eptalofos).
- Snowshoe ride: Walking in the snow becomes an easy task with the use of snowshoes on the shoes.
Arachova: Sights
Lakka Square: The absolute hot spot of Arachova is its cobbled central square with dozens of shops and wonderful decorations.
Egarsios – Ai Giorgis: It is worth it to climb the 264 steps (Egarsios) that start from the main road to reach the Holy Church of Agios Georgios, where you can admire the view.
The Rolls of Arachova: Her trademark Arachova it is the steep rock with the clock, which dates from the beginning of the 18th century. The rock on which it was built served as a natural refrigerator for storing cheese.
Folklore Museum of Arachova: Next to the clock rock is the old Primary School which today functions as the Folklore Museum of Arachova.
The picturesque alleys: As a mountain village of Roumeli, it preserves its traditional character and architecture unchanged.
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