Arcadia, located in the Peloponnese, offers two diverse road trip experiences: a mountain route through traditional villages and stunning forests and a coastal path along the Myrtoan Sea. Each journey reveals authentic Greek culture, emphasising timeless landscapes, local cuisine, and tranquil settings, ideal for travellers seeking unique experiences away from mass tourism.
Agia Fotini of Mantineia is a unique church in Greece, located near the archaeological site of Ancient Mantineia. Built by architect Kostas Papatheodorou between 1969 and 1978, it combines elements of Ancient Greece, Byzantium, and modern European styles. The church creates a spiritual atmosphere, blending devotion with local heritage, making visits transcendental.
#uniquedestinations Karytaina, 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…
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…
Discover a paradise before it’s too late An hour and 34 kilometres of challenging mountain driving separate one of Greece’s top beaches from the picturesque village of Leonidio in Arcadia in the Peloponnese. But the effort is unquestionably worthwhile. This…
On the mountains of Arcadia in Peloponnese, near Stemnitsa and in the valley of the 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…
