What is Vytina famous for? Make the trip to the traditional settlement at 1,033 meters, Mount Mainalo, which promises things you may not have experienced - at least all together, and you will see. Organize your excursion but be generous in the days you will spend on the trip to Vytina. Although it is not far from Athens and many visit it for a one-day excursion, you will experience it better if you stay in the Peloponnese for two or three nights. Remember that Vytina is mainly an autumn but also a winter destination. Ideal, that is, at this time.
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Travel to Vytina and its beauties
Before we see what Vytina is famous for, we should know that we are talking about a beautiful village with nature generously offering its beauty to its visitors. It is no exaggeration to note that some images resemble a painting. The gray marble of the area prevails in the architecture of the mansions of the settlement, offering different images. At the same time, the shops with local products and the smells of the traditional taverns in Vytina lead the visitor, putting him quickly in the environment of the village.
The traveler can also use Vytina for short excursions. The ski resort and the river of Lousios are two must suggestions. Before we get in the car and move away from Vytina, let's see what is worth doing inside the settlement.
What to see in Vytina
Church of Agios Tryfonas. The central square of the village is dominated by the imposing Church of Agios Tryfonas. The temple with the gray marble was built in 1846 and is the trademark of Vytina. It celebrates on the 1st day of February, with the village wearing its best.
Folklore Museum of Vytina. In a traditional stone building, also in the central square, operates the Folklore Museum of Vytina. The visitor has the opportunity to travel in time through objects and tools of the place. The museum was founded in 1986 and relied on the private collections of its two founders: Leonidas Anagnostopoulos (teacher, writer, folklorist) and Sotiris Koukas (barber, correspondent of a local newspaper). Opening hours (from 1 November to 31 March): Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 17:00, with the entrance fee being 1 euro, while there is a reduced ticket, half, and free entrance for children under 18 years old, students, unemployed, and people with disabilities.
The way of love. Its name reveals the romance hidden in this street, the only one in Greece that has this mindset. In the western part of the village, there is a road covered with plane trees and maples. There, in the past, couples in love used to meet to get to know each other better, giving over time the characterization "the way of love".
Holy Monastery of Kernitsa. Just before Vytina, there is a historic monastery where the traveler deserves to spend part of his time. The Holy Monastery of Kernitsa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest in Greece. The Byzantine church, embraced by nature, was built about 10 centuries ago. During the Turkish occupation, there operated a secret school.
Activities in Vytina and the surrounding areas
Mainalo Ski Center. Mainalo Ski Center is 12 km from Vytina. At an altitude of 1,600 meters, you can go skiing and sledding or enjoy a hot drink in a different environment. The center has eight pistes and four lifts. Its total length reaches 6 kilometers.
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Lousios River. One of the most famous rivers in Greece, it is famous for the mythology that accompanies it but also for the extreme sports that one can do. In the tributary of Alpheus, with its rich nature, Legend has it that the nymphs Neda, Agno, and Theisoa bathed Zeus with the waters of Lucius when he was a newborn baby. Returning to today, the experience of rafting is unforgettable as you will be around 3 hours in the river crossing the route from the bridge of Atsicholos to the bridge of Koukos.
Tramp. In Vytina and the wider area, there are routes, part of the Menalon trail. The important thing is that there is a variety of paths, for all skills - beginners as well as experienced. Choose the morphology of the terrain the route you want and indulge in the walk in nature.
Bonus excursion: If you have more time, this is why we noted from the beginning that the area is worth two to three 24 hours, make sure you visit a historic village. Limpovisi is the place where Theodoros Kolokotronis ( a hero of the Greek Revolution of 1821) was born.
The taverns in Vytina
A trip to the Greek countryside is always accompanied by set tables and local fine products. What to try? Traditional salted pork, pig in a poke, hare stew rooster with noodles, boiled goat, livers, and fried meat, are some of the dishes you can enjoy in the taverns in Vytina.
What Vytina is famous for
The picturesque Vytina is famous for several local products. The luggage for the return trip should have noodles, lasagna, trahana, honey from Elati Mainalo Vytina, herbs, and walnuts. They leave no one disappointed.
Vytina - Athens distance: How to get to Arcadia
Vytina is 183 km away from Athens and the journey will take less than two and a half hours. Take the National Road Athens - Patras. Shortly after the Corinth Canal, choose the route to Corinth, Tripoli, and Kalamata. Before you reach Tripoli, there are signs, with a turn on the right, towards Vytina. Vytina, in Arcadia, is waiting for you...
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