Karytaina

Karytaina is a village of Arcadia mountain, in Gortynia, 20km southwest of Megaloupolis and at an altitude of 500m. The castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century…

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Pyrgos

The capital of the prefecture of Ilia, is a beautiful provincial town with interesting neoclassical buildings such as the old municipal market, a magnificent work by architect Chiller, which today…

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Katakolo

A picturesque harbor with a strong traditional color and cosmopolitan at the same time, welcomes thousands of visitors every year from the cruise ships and private boats that approach the…

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Kladeos

Kladeos is a tributary of Alfie known since antiquity. It was personified by the ancient Greeks and was depicted in statues in the Temple of Zeus, in Olympia. Both its…

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Alfios

Alfios is the largest river in the Peloponnese. The ancients believed that Alfieus was a lad who loved hunting. She was dazzled by a beautiful nymph of Arethousa and offered…

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