“Since 1400, Arachova is famous for its traditional textiles, olive and vineyards from which a very fine black wine is produced”

Arachova is a mountain village situated at the foot of Parnassos Mountain at an altitude of 950m in the prefecture of Viotia and is about 160 Km from Athens. It sits above the valley where a river flows to Livadia and the Cephissus River. The area around Arachova is mainly grasslands and rocky landscape with a few bushes.

Arachova Village

Arachova is a touristic attraction because of the proximity to popular Delphi but was developed in the late 20th century due to the most modern and largest skiing resorts in Greece situated in the northwest side of Parnassus.

Beautiful stone houses, narrow streets and fountains are the first thing the visitor sees. The traditions and popular activities are maintained and are celebrated by the inhabitants. Traditional dances, the reviving of the fight of Arachova against the Turks.

Since 1400, Arachova is famous for its traditional textiles, olive and vineyards from which a very fine black wine is produced. Savories which are based on local recepies such as: marmelades, sweets, drinks, chilopites, trahana and many others, are made by women hands that are following the traditional ways of preparation.

Visitors also enjoy eating out the town’s many taverns and trying local delicacies like “contosouvli” (grilled meat), fine wine, and the unique very famous cheeses produced here called “formaella” and “opsimotyri”.

Levadeia Town

Livadia is a city in central Greece and the capital of the prefecture Viotia. Livadia is located 130 km NW of Athens and is characterized as a travelling intersection since it connects village of Arachova, the ski center of Parnassos and Elikonas mountain, but also the major archaeological site of Delphi. Located between two mountains, those of Parnassos and Elikonas and crossed by the river of Erkionas is a traditional city with natural beauty. The area around Livadia is mountainous while farmlands are mainly in valley areas. Levadia’s industry is urban and rural in the outskirts.

Additional Information
Location: 160,00 km from Athens

It is famous about
Traditional textiles, olive and vieyards
The most modern and largest skiing resorts in Greece
Livadia is a traditional city with natural beauty