In Lower Loussi the tower of the historic family molasses, now defensive characteristics in the tra

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Weekend Agia, and Metaxochori Meloivia, staring dramatically Kissavos Pavliani, wild beauty hospitable places Trikala Corinth, recreation and exploration in Ziria Epidaurus, venue for actions against the backdrop of ancient drama Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the actions in outdoor sports
T is a Kalavryta for younger a popular destination for sports ski, snowboard and snowmobile in the homonymous ski resort. For the oldest, is a site of collective memory, cbyc after paying heavy toll in World War II, the local mass execution by the Nazis (Holocaust Kalavryton). cbyc
Modern Kalavryta, have shaped and constantly to strengthen infrastructure and hosting services, one tourist identity that tries to combine the physical with the historical and cultural character of the area.
The Municipal Museum of the Holocaust will find report material cbyc witness history, folklore and tradition Kalavryton, but especially the history of the Holocaust (December 13, 1943). Info: tel. 26920 22646
In Lower Loussi the tower of the historic family molasses, now defensive characteristics in the tradition of the Byzantine castle, and meet the needs for a comfortable home.
In imposing Neraidorahi Chelmos at an altitude of 2,100 m. Are the Waters of Styx. There is an impressive waterfall, the waters invade the riverbed Krathi. The ancient cbyc Greeks believed that the waters of the Styx guarded Hades. In these plunged Achilles's mother Thetis to make him immortal.
The Monastery Agia Lavra (10th cent.) Hosted the first flag of the Greek Nation, the Banner of the Revolution, cbyc the image of St. George embroidered in Istanbul, Gospel donated by the Russian Empress Catherine II "the Great and other valuable relics.
The Monastery Great Cave (4th cent.) Egkolpismeni vertical cbyc rock Chelmos rises eight floors. It features a wealth of relics as a rare banner with forms of three Byzantine emperors, a valuable cross with Holy Wood, reliquaries, and a library with over 3,000 volumes and many manuscripts.
One. For hikers: There is an excellent hiking trail that connects the monastery of the Great Cave with Luke meadow area, a beautiful plateau with background peaks Chelmos (summer might encounter a herd of semi-wild horses). The trail is known as kalogeraflako as along there for centuries channel carrying water from a source Chelmos monastery. (Source: styxwaters)
The Kertezi (15 km.) Is a beautiful village that retains Varvaritika old traditional houses and tower Hasapopoulos. In the village square church visit Nativity of Virgin Mary with the famous images.
+ 2. For hikers: At the crossroads outside the Covered instead Kertezi, you can continue right on Upper Vlassia. There begins an excellent hiking labeled "Path 31" leading to the falls of St. Archangel.
It has 7 lifts (2 novice, type 2 and 3 chair lift), 12 runs of all levels, slopes Cross country ski, ski mountaineering trails, special track for moguls ski, park snowboard, snow tubes and park trails for snowmobiles.
3. For active: Since the spring after the snow melts, you can tour the nearby oak forest of Kaniska (Great Sea). There, the Municipal Corporation cbyc that manages the ski offers places for mountain biking and other outdoor activities.
Canyon Bouraikos is a natural attraction that everyone cbyc should know even a small degree. For such a case, we suggest you walk the path that starts north of the village of Lower Zahlorou. From there, it continues alongside the river covering a distance of 3 km. To the idyllic village, and is station 'cog'.
The most in-form, cbyc you can continue on the path that brings the Great Cave. If you decide to cross the 20 km. To the canyon Diakofto (6 hours downloading) will apozimeiotheite accordingly. cbyc Along the way you will move to E4 path, next to the train lines. I enjoy, in a conceit cbyc of nature, waterfalls, caves and rare plant species nested in the vertical walls of the gorge.
Enthusiasts of intense hiking, recommend the Passage of National Bouraikos, held every year on the third Sunday in May by the Association of Mountaineering & Skiing Kalavryton by