{"id":64216,"date":"2023-10-29T10:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/valtesiniko-the-picturesque-village-in-arcadia-where-you-will-return-see-why\/64216\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T17:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T15:25:24","slug":"valtesiniko-the-picturesque-village-in-arcadia-where-you-will-return-see-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/valtesiniko-the-picturesque-village-in-arcadia-where-you-will-return-see-why\/64216\/","title":{"rendered":"Valtesiniko: The picturesque village in Arcadia where you will return &#8211; See why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><strong><span lang=\"el-GR\">Valtesiniko<\/span><\/strong>, the <span lang=\"el-GR\">amazing <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">village of the prefecture of Arcadia, <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">will fully charm you <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">with the natural beauty that spreads in its landscape. <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">It is located <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">on the slopes of Mount Mainalo with an altitude exceeding 1,000 meters and is one of the mountainous ornaments of the entire prefecture, which <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">is certainly <\/span> <span lang=\"el-GR\">worth exploring. So let&#8217;s go see w<\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">hat you can do while in this picturesque village. In Valtesiniko the sights, anyway are enough&#8230;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/five-suggestions-for-traveling-to-the-peloponnese\/63675\/\">Five suggestions for traveling to the Peloponnese<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b><span lang=\"el-GR\">Valtesiniko: The mountain gem of Arcadia<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"el-GR\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-300x190.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-1024x648.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-768x486.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-750x475.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-1140x722.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64210 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko - Arcadia\" width=\"1150\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-750x475.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Valtessiniko-Arcadia-1140x722.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture>Built amphitheatrically on the hill of Palaiokastro, Valtesiniko, the enchanting village in the mountains of Gortynia, you will see it called the &#8220;<strong>Balcony of Mainalo<\/strong>&#8220;. Walking through the streets of the characterized as traditional settlement, you will see picturesque houses made of stone and dressed with roofs of tiles in bright red color. The central stone-built square is the heart of the village, and while exploring it you will admire a rich religious and historical tradition under the sounds of gurgling water flowing abundantly from the stone fountains <\/span>and <span lang=\"el-GR\">against <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">the backdrop of a verdant environment dominated by <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">green<\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\"> fir and <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\"><span lang=\"el-GR\">walnut trees.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"el-GR\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-768x513.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-750x501.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64160 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko-Ekklisia\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-churh-750x501.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>At the highest point of the hill, y<\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">ou will find the remains of a small castle from the Middle Ages. These traces, along with references of more than seven centuries, testify to its existence as a fortress in the past, although you will not find it preserved today. The strong presence of religiosity in the place indicates its presence in the ten churches of the settlement, with each of them <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">It is <\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\">A true masterpiece. Make a stop at the monastery dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary a short distance from the village, where you will have the opportunity to see a variety of icons and hagiographies of rare value. Follow the path that runs in front of you to reach the legendary monastery of Agios Nikolaos inside a cavity of the rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b><span lang=\"el-GR\">Valtesiniko: A village with tradition, all weather<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"el-GR\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-768x508.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-750x497.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64158 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-750x497.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>Valtesiniko also known as the village of woodcarvers, it<\/span><span lang=\"el-GR\"> is praised for the unparalleled art of woodcarving that flourished in the area. During about a century, the wood craftsmen of the settlement gained great fame for their masterful ecclesiastical iconostasis with that of the Church of Agioi Theodoroi and Agios Georgios contributing an indisputable sample.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"el-GR\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-750x481.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64166 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko\" width=\"1000\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-2-750x481.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>During the 1980s, Valtesiniko acquired a high-profile woodcarving school with students coming from various areas. Wood carving remains even today a kind of tradition for the locals who are constantly engaged in wood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b>Activities in the wonderful Valtesiniko<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64162\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-750x500.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64162 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko-Ladonas-lake\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-lake-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ladonas Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\">Just a few kilometers from the settlement of Valtesinikos you will see the river Ladonas and its homonymous artificial lake stretching in front of you. The beautiful environment of Ladonas with its mild waters is ideal for indulging in a variety of activities. Rowing, swimming, and even fishing are some of the alternatives, with hiking or cycling along its banks being one of the activities you should definitely choose. The dam of Ladonas is undoubtedly one of its most important attractions, the creation of which resulted in the birth of the amazing artificial lake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64164\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-750x500.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64164 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko-Ladonas-Potami\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltessiniko-ladonas-river-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The River of Ladonas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\">The ecological park of the enchanting lake of Ladonas also invites you to hike or paddle and swim in its wonderful waters. If the water level allows it, do not forget to admire the exquisite bridge of Kyra.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b>Stop at the imposing sanatorium of &#8220;Mana&#8221;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-768x513.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-750x501.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64168 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko.jpg\" alt=\"Valtesiniko\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baltesiniko-750x501.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>In a location that looks like an Alpine landscape, on the road that connects the settlement with Dimitsana, you will see standing the former sanatorium named &#8220;Mana&#8221;. At a time when tuberculosis plagued the country, Anna Papadopoulou, sister of Pavlos Melas, organized fundraisers raising money, which she intended to use for the construction of this then-state-of-the-art sanatorium. The contribution of her work was of such great value that she was given the nickname &#8220;Mana&#8221;, which eventually christened the entire hospital. Shortly before 2020, the &#8220;Mana&#8217;s Sanatorium&#8221; was declared a listed monument, while it secured the building permit that allowed its conversion into a luxurious hotel unit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">How to get to Valtesiniko<\/span><\/strong>: To enjoy the extremely charming scenery of Valtesinikos in mountainous Arcadia, you will need to cross a distance of 210 km from Athens, which you will cover in about two and a half hours. While on the Athens &#8211; Patras highway, just after Corinth choose the highway A7 Tripoli &#8211; Kalamata. Along the way, you choose Ancient Olympia &#8211; Vytina. Then continue straight towards Vytina and Pyrgos and you will reach your destination.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\">Valtesiniko is one of the all-weather villages of Arcadia whose nature will take your breath away, travel there to see it with your own eyes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read also:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/bridge-of-arcadian-europes-oldest-preserved-bridge-is-in-greece\/26823\/\">Bridge of Arcadian, one of Europe\u2019s oldest preserved bridge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/the-monastery-that-is-wedged-in-the-red-rock-and-causes-awe\/62708\/\">The monastery that is wedged in the red rock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/five-magical-forests-of-greece-worth-visiting\/61021\/\">Five magical forests of Greece worth visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow ExploringGreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valtesiniko, the amazing village of the prefecture of Arcadia, will fully charm you with the natural beauty that spreads in its landscape. It is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalo with an altitude exceeding 1,000 meters and is one of the mountainous ornaments of the entire prefecture, which is certainly worth exploring. So let&#8217;s&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":64214,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"Trip to the &quot;Balcony of Mainalo&quot;","format":"standard","video":"","gallery":"","source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"3","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"0","layout":"no-sidebar-narrow","sidebar":"sidebar-article","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"topbottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"0","show_view_counter":"0","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"0","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"150","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"2","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"0","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":"","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":"8193","hide":""},"jnews_override_counter":{"override_view_counter":"0","view_counter_number":"0","override_share_counter":"0","share_counter_number":"0","override_like_counter":"0","like_counter_number":"0","override_dislike_counter":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3120,8193,8550],"tags":[4165,7949,8356,8316],"class_list":["post-64216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-greece","category-peloponnese-en","category-arkadia","tag-arcadia","tag-arcadia-villages","tag-mainalo-en","tag-mountainous-arcadia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Valtesiniko: The picturesque village in Arcadia where you will return - See why<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Valtesiniko: The picturesque village in Arcadia where you will return - See why. 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