#uniquedestinations Karytaina (Καρύταινα), with a long history lost in the mediaeval years, is a hidden treasure in the centre of mountainous Arcadia in the Peloponnese (Greece). Although mountainous Arcadia is generally a favourite weekend getaway for Athenians, Karytaina, 20 km from Stemnitsa (Στεμνίτσα) and 20 km from Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολις), remains relatively unknown to most and…
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Discover the best beaches in Arcadia (Greece)
Two years ago we searched the coastline of Arcadia to find out the best beaches. This year we visited the area again to check if these beaches remain the best. In our search we discover two more wonderful beaches. Arcadia is a region in Peloponnese, which is most commonly known for its picturesque mountain villages…
No time to waste at Fokianos Bay
An hour and 34 kilometers of challenging mountain driving separate one of Greece’s top beaches from the picturesque village of Leonidio in the Peloponnese. But the effort is unquestionably worthwhile. This magnificent beach is situated in a safe bay surrounded by cliffs. The large white stones on the seabed and the shoreline reinforce the perception…
Ancient Gortyna : The lost city of Arcadia
On the mountains of Arcadia in Peloponnesos/Peloponnese, near Stemnitsa and in the valley of Lousios river (the river where the fairies bathed baby Zeus), lies the ancient city of Gortyna. A lost city that was brought to light again by the archaeologists in the 1940s. According to Greek Mythology the city was founded by the…