Great Walking
We are very lucky to have such a range of sights that we find within a 1 hour drive of our home. Whether you want nature, history or to step into a living traditional world we have it here.
Kareas Monastery set in a hidden valley high on the Parnon range. We walk here on the old path over Oriodas peak.
Above is an orchid, Orchis Italica which we find April through the end of May covering some of the slopes of Parnon.
A reminder of the 2nd World War in the harbour at Astros
Welcome to Arcadia
Arcadia is home to a huge national park of protected environments, from the mountain tops of the Parnon range, to the wetlands of Moustos. The area is also dotted with traditional protected villages and more monasteries and churches than we can count!
Spring almond blossom in the village of Prastos. The Greeks call the almond tree the crazy one as it risks blooming early when the frost may kill the flowers!
If you like to walk and learn more about the history, landscape and traditions of the real Greece then look no further. We have it all on our doorstep and we have the locals to introduce you to it all.