Guidebook for Achaea
Sightseeing
Extraordinary underground creation of nature. It is a subterranean river with lakes in different levels, a rare charasteristic that you can't find in well known caves. http://www.kastriacave.gr
Kastria Cave - Lakes Cave
Extraordinary underground creation of nature. It is a subterranean river with lakes in different levels, a rare charasteristic that you can't find in well known caves. http://www.kastriacave.gr
Mythical waterfall of Styx, a 2-hours steep hike up the eastern slopes of Neraidorakhi peak. Locals call it Mavroneri (means black water) named after the black color of the 200m high vertical rock.
Mavroneri
Mythical waterfall of Styx, a 2-hours steep hike up the eastern slopes of Neraidorakhi peak. Locals call it Mavroneri (means black water) named after the black color of the 200m high vertical rock.
Tsivlos lake, named after the nearby village was created by a landslide ca. 100 years ago. At 600m a.s.l. under steep Stolos peak it is surrounded by dense pine forest creating a charming landscape
8 locals recommend
Tsivlos
Tsivlos lake, named after the nearby village was created by a landslide ca. 100 years ago. At 600m a.s.l. under steep Stolos peak it is surrounded by dense pine forest creating a charming landscape
At 850m a.s.l. lake Doxa lies below high peaks surrounded by dense mixed forest. 20km from Peristera, approached through Zarouchla only by an SUV car. Nearby Agiou Georgiou closter worth to visit.
6 locals recommend
Iera Moni Agiou Georgiou Feneou
At 850m a.s.l. lake Doxa lies below high peaks surrounded by dense mixed forest. 20km from Peristera, approached through Zarouchla only by an SUV car. Nearby Agiou Georgiou closter worth to visit.
The major economical and administrative center of the mountain region. Visit Holocaust Museum and Sacrifice Place where German troops massacred all male population of Kalavrita in 1943.
89 locals recommend
Kalavryta
The major economical and administrative center of the mountain region. Visit Holocaust Museum and Sacrifice Place where German troops massacred all male population of Kalavrita in 1943.
The unique rack railway crosses the magnificent gorge of Vouraikos river from Diakopto to Kalavrita. You can walk on the rails taking care of the slow and easy to avoid train.
15 locals recommend
Faraggi Vouraikou
The unique rack railway crosses the magnificent gorge of Vouraikos river from Diakopto to Kalavrita. You can walk on the rails taking care of the slow and easy to avoid train.
Between 1600-2300m a.s.l. Helmos Ski Center has some of the best organized ski slopes in Greece. Season usually December-April. 12km from Peristera. Ask about snow-ice conditions on road before you go
47 locals recommend
Hionodromiko Kentro Kalavryton S.A.
6 Efseviou KipourgouBetween 1600-2300m a.s.l. Helmos Ski Center has some of the best organized ski slopes in Greece. Season usually December-April. 12km from Peristera. Ask about snow-ice conditions on road before you go
Food Scene
Once in the area go for the taverna of Zidropoulos family. Gourmet dishes with locally produced vegetables and meet are available year-round as well as wild mushrooms collected from the nearby forest
Solos
Once in the area go for the taverna of Zidropoulos family. Gourmet dishes with locally produced vegetables and meet are available year-round as well as wild mushrooms collected from the nearby forest
At the village of Mesorrougi you can find Dinos' taverna where Dinos and his wife Manto prepare for you tasty local dishes. Go for the delicious king-size pork steak and you won't regret.
Mesorrougi
At the village of Mesorrougi you can find Dinos' taverna where Dinos and his wife Manto prepare for you tasty local dishes. Go for the delicious king-size pork steak and you won't regret.