Arachova, information about Arachova
Arachova is a picturesque mountainous village situated at the Mt Parnassus county. Arachova is the last town east of Delphi, with the peaks of Mt Parnassus standing tiered above, sullied by the wide asphalt road cut to a ski resort: Arachova is the main ski resort for the Athenians.
Even if you are not an avid skier though, Arachova is definitely worth visiting. The village is a delight, with houses built in a traditional style, twisting up narrow paths and streets into the hills, poised to the south on the edge of olive tree choked Gorge of Pleistos.
What you will find in Arachova
The village of Arachova is known for its wines, the amazing cheese products, the shaggy rugs and woolen weavings. You can find everything in the roadside shops in Arachova, which you cannot help but finding truly inviting.
When visiting the area, do not miss the chance for a leisure walk in the streets and graphic lanes of the village if you wish to get to know the area better, or buy some of the renowned products of the region, such as the infamous Formaella Cheese.
The interesting part is though that the folk tradition and the mountainous aura blends with the modernized shops and stores dedicated to the winter sport lovers and all these who come to Arachova due to its fame as a must visit winter destination.
Arachova, a modern winter resort and ski center
Arachova has become a modern winter resort for those who love skiing and snow, encouraging the inhabitants to work on the tourism field. There are many chalets, hotels and apartments in Arachova, retaining though the traditional mountainous architecture.
However, despite the flood of tourism these last two decades, the locals have not given up on their traditions, which along with the popular activities are well preserved and maintained, celebrated to their full all year long. There are many traditional celebrations, dances and reconstructions of wars and fights taking place in the area; if you are lucky to visit Arachova on those days, you will be invited and encouraged to participate in huge feasts with outdoor meals and wine drinking.
Rich in taverns and coffee shops, Arachova is either an ideal base for those who wish to explore this part of the Greek mainland, or an excellent pause before reaching Delphi and Mt Parnassus or the smaller surrounding villages. When approaching the area with the tour, you will be amazed by the lovely architecture and the gorgeous landscape. You cannot help it but being impressed with this place that breathes tradition, harmoniously mixed with the modern elements brought by tourism.
Visit Arachova
Visit Arachova with our Delphi tour, a full-day private tour from Athens to Arachova, the Monastery of St Luke and the famous town of Delphi, home of the Delphi Oracle.