One of the prettiest mountain towns in central Greece, with a magnificent ski resort and places surrounded by legends. One of the most sacred mountains in Greece, Parnassus, is located here. Near the town is the site of the Oracle of Delphi, an area of divination and foretelling the future.
Arahova is a small mountain village located on one of the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Holidaymakers, who come from all over Europe, have not changed the usual leisurely way of life in the town. It has managed to maintain the traditional rural flavor of the mountain village with measured life, old houses and friendly locals.
First of all, Arahova is known as one of the most fashionable ski resorts in Europe and Greece. It is a small town with magnificent, memorable for its coziness and cleanliness streets, perched almost a kilometer above sea level. It is very close to the popular ski centers of Kelaria, Fterolaka and Gerontovrahos.
It has everything for the lovers of winter sports: about 19 modern slopes of different levels of complexity, a snowboard park, ski elevators, stores with sports equipment and much more. It offers tourists cozy cafes and restaurants, good roads and excellent service.
Arahova has a fairly well-developed tourist infrastructure - there are many traditional hotels and chalets of different levels, excellent apartments for all tastes and wallets.
Arahova is a popular resort for residents of the capital of Greece and all those who come to the country for the first time through the capital's airport. The resort town is within easy reach - no more than 2 hours drive on an excellent highway.
In addition to active recreation, there is something to do in Arahova. You can visit the picturesque Korikon cave or admire the stunning frescoes of the Byzantine temple of Agios Georgios. It has its own Rock of Time with a clock that counts down eternity.
The town is unique in that it lies on the slopes of one of the most famous mountains in Greece, Parnassus. Here are also the ruins of the majestic Oracle of Delphi - the most famous and mysterious place in ancient Greece. In Delphi the soothsayers found answers to all the questions that worry people. They gave often true predictions about what would happen soon in the life of the country or the person. Gradually Delphi began to decline, and at the beginning of the new century, Delphi was finally destroyed and divination was forbidden.
The Delphic abode of diviners has preserved remnants of its former luxury, which shows how magnificent this city, located at the walls of Parnassus, was. It has its own amphitheater, the remains of the temple columns and the palaces of the city-polis.
Arahova is a wonderful place to stay for those who love the mountain peaks and quiet, contemplating the magnificent nature, the snowy peaks of the highest mountains on the continent. But in this city worry about tourists who like noisy parties - at the service of nightclubs, restaurants, cafes.
Two slopes of the Parnassus Ski Complex have been certified for international competitions. Here you can rent sports equipment for winter sports (ski equipment or snowboard from 15 euros), as well as sledges and helmets for children.
The distance from Athens to Arachov is 180 km. The highway Athens - Amfissa can be reached in 2 hours.
