Arcadia Highlands – Take it all in
Majestic mountains, lush gorges, gurgling rivers, quaint villages, interesting museums and historic monasteries compose the fascinating mosaic of the Arcadia highlands, which, thanks to the new 75km Menalon Trail, can be explored to their best advantage. Certified by the European Ramblers’ Association, the Menalon trail is a real feather in Greece’s walking tourism cap, and winds through the villages of Stemnitsa, Dimitsana, Zygovitsi, Elati, Vytina, Nymfasia, Magouliana, Valtesiniko and Langadia, all excellent overnight stops. Ideally you should reserve five days between spring and autumn for the hike, which is labeled as being of moderate difficulty, with altitudes ranging from 420-1,550 meters. Along the way, you will come across businesses that hold all sorts of workshops, from cooking to painting, and even one that specializes in horses. (http://menalontrail.eu)
By Olga Charami