Guidebook for Arachova
Entertainment & Activities
Mount Parnassus, with an altitude of 2,547m, is one of the highest Greek mountains. Its spectacular geomorphology and rich biodiversity place it among the most important mountain environments in the country. On it, at an elevation of 1,600-2,250m, Parnassus Ski Center operates from December to May, the biggest and the best organized ski center in Greece with high safety facilities and an excellent safety record. There are two cafes-chalets and a restaurant, ski and snowboard schools, special stores for ski and snowboard equipment to rent, and a playground for younger visitors. It is a very popular spot as it is located near Athens (180 km).
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Parnassos Ski Centre
Mount Parnassus, with an altitude of 2,547m, is one of the highest Greek mountains. Its spectacular geomorphology and rich biodiversity place it among the most important mountain environments in the country. On it, at an elevation of 1,600-2,250m, Parnassus Ski Center operates from December to May, the biggest and the best organized ski center in Greece with high safety facilities and an excellent safety record. There are two cafes-chalets and a restaurant, ski and snowboard schools, special stores for ski and snowboard equipment to rent, and a playground for younger visitors. It is a very popular spot as it is located near Athens (180 km).
Sightseeing
Located on the slopes of mount Parnassus, the Corycian Cave was already known in the mythological Greek world. It was sacred to the Corycian Nymphs and the Muses, a place of worship for Pan, god of the wild mountainous nature and rustic music. The Cave has saved thousands of archaeological remains from the Neolithic, Classical, Roman and Byzantine eras. It is possible to make one's way through the greater part of it even without lights.
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Corycian Cave
Located on the slopes of mount Parnassus, the Corycian Cave was already known in the mythological Greek world. It was sacred to the Corycian Nymphs and the Muses, a place of worship for Pan, god of the wild mountainous nature and rustic music. The Cave has saved thousands of archaeological remains from the Neolithic, Classical, Roman and Byzantine eras. It is possible to make one's way through the greater part of it even without lights.
Delphi is one of the most impressive archaeological sites anywhere, “the center of the world” as the ancient Greeks believed, and the most important sanctuary in the classical Greek world. Nowadays thousands of visitors come to admire the impressive columns of the great and sacred Temple dedicated to Apollo, the stunning ancient theater, the stadium, the Treasuries, the Temple of Athena and rest remains resonating the mystery of the environment. The archaeological museum, nearby, displays some masterpieces of the Greek classical art.
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Delfy
Delphi is one of the most impressive archaeological sites anywhere, “the center of the world” as the ancient Greeks believed, and the most important sanctuary in the classical Greek world. Nowadays thousands of visitors come to admire the impressive columns of the great and sacred Temple dedicated to Apollo, the stunning ancient theater, the stadium, the Treasuries, the Temple of Athena and rest remains resonating the mystery of the environment. The archaeological museum, nearby, displays some masterpieces of the Greek classical art.