Tag: Καλάβρυτα

In a country like Greece, there are countless destinations where someone can have a good time. Destinations for every taste, for every season. Destinations that combine natural beauty with fun, food, and everything you want in a few day's getaway. Among these destinations, one of the most timeless is Kalavryta, which many have visited and easily do again. "What should I buy from Kalavryta", a friend who was preparing for the trip to Achaia asked us the other day. Peloponnese: The little… Switzerland in a beautiful corner of Greece Kalavryta: ...

Who said that to see snow you have to go far away from Athens? And yet there are some ski resorts less than 3 hours away from Athens that you can visit and have a good time enjoying the snow either playing or doing some activity in the snow. Skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobile for lovers of the genre, or just hot chocolate in the chalet overlooking the falling snow. All you need to do is wear warm clothes and a good mood and choose which of the ski resorts near ...

The national holiday weekend of October 28th is now just a few days away and will give you the right opportunity for a short excursion, which will help if anything to change performances. If you are in a dilemma, about which of the beautiful places in Greece to visit, keep reading to find five suggestions for a highly rejuvenating trip focusing on the Peloponnese. Peloponnese: Agia Fotini, the Greek church that is one of the most strange in the world Peloponnese: A variety of experiences in short getaways Kalavrita, Achaia ...

One-day excursion to Mega Spilaio ("Great Cave" in Greek) Monastery. Perhaps the most important pilgrimage of Orthodoxy in Greece. It is located ten kilometers northeast of Kalavryta and causes awe to those who see it. The monastery of Mega Spilaio is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and took its name from its very location. Built at the opening of a large natural cave, at 900 meters, in the mountain range of Helmos, above the steep ravine of Vouraikos river, the monastery gives an even more imposing tone ...

Kalavryta is a town with many sights and historical references. They are also strongly related to the time of the Turkish occupation, but also to the second world war. One of the special characteristics of Kalavrita is that it is an ideal destination for an excursion all year round. Each period you will see different colors and images and you will have a great time. There are also many sights you have to see. Kalavryta: Escape to the historic town Kalavryta is a historic city that belongs administratively to Achaia. ...

With thirteen successive tiered lakes and strange stalactic formations, the Cave of the Lakes can only charm you in a single visit. It is no coincidence that it is unique in its kind in the whole world. The Cave of the Lakes is located near the village of Kastria in Achaia. Just 17 km away from Kalavryta. It is a true masterpiece of nature that you will hardly encounter elsewhere. The good thing is that you can see it up close even with a one-day excursion as it is only ...