The villages of Mt Menalon
The villages of Mt Menalon
Within the galaxy of villages and towns of Arcadia, Gortynia has a special place. Vytina, Dimitsana and Lagadia are the first names that come to mind after Tripoli when we discover the geography or history of the Peloponnese.
the village with the higher elevation in Peloponnese
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Magouliana,the village with the higher elevation in Peloponnese
Thanks to the richness of natural resources and the security that the region generously offered, the permanent population, living in villages and hamlets, was supplemented by waves of populations seeking the safety of the highlands in turbulent times.
Stemnitsa
Read about Stemnitsa in the chapter Stemnitsa. The page contains also a guide for the 15 interesting hiking routes starting from or crossing Stemnitsa. Hiking is the best way to explore the natural and cultural landscape of this historical village.
Paliochori
Dimitsana
Read about Dimitsana in the chapter Dimitsana. The page contains also information for the Open Air Water Power Museum and a guide for all the hiking routes around Dimitsana.
Zygovisti
Read about Zygovisti in the chapter Zygovisti. The chapter presents the history of the village, as well as information for the hikes around it.
Zatouna
Elati
Read about Elati in the chapter Elati. The chapter presents the history of the village, the facilities it offers, as well as information for the hikes around it.
Pyrgaki
Vytina
Read about Vytina in the chapter Vytina. The chapter presents the history of the village and the facilities it offers, and contains also a guide for the hiking routes starting from or crossing Vytina.
Nymfasia
Read about Nymfasia in the chapter Nymfasia. The chapter presents the history of the village and the facilities it offers. It contains also a guide for the hiking routes starting from or crossing Nymfasia.
Magouliana
Read about Magouliana in the chapter Magouliana. The chapter presents the history of the village and the facilities it offers, as well as a guide for the hiking routes of the area.
Alonistena
Read about Alonistena in the chapter Alonistena. The chapter discuss all known aspects of this historical Arcadian village and offers a guide for the hiking routes starting from or crossing Alonistena.
Piana
Read about Piana in the chapter Piana. The chapter presents the geography and history of the village and provides links for the hiking routes starting from or crossing Piana.
Chrysovitsi
Read about Chrysovitsi in the chapter Χρυσοβίτσι. The chapter presents the geography and history of the village and provides links for the hiking routes starting from or crossing Chrysovitsi.
Libovisi
Read about Libovisi in the chapter Libovisi. The page depicts the creation proccess and the importance of this remote yet historical hamlet.
Kardaras
Valtesiniko
Read about Valtesiniko in the chapter Valtesiniko. The chapter presents the history of the village, the facilities it offers, as well as information for the hikes around it.
Lagadia
Read about Lagadia in the chapter Lagadia. The page presents the history of the town, some information about the facilities it offers and also a small guide for the hikes around it.
Arvitsa
Read about Arvitsa in the chapter Arvitsa. One of the hikes around Lagadia, the Lagadia-Arvitsa loop trail reaches this remote shepherd's hamlet.
Galatas
Perdikoneri
Markou
Lykouresi
Vlachorafti
Melissopetra
Servou
Rafti
Psari
Kapsia
Text and photos by T. Adamakopoulos
topoguide Greece
A guide to Mt Menalon
Mt Menalon topoguide is available for Android devices as one of the dozens of available region of Greece via the topoguide Greece application. Mt Menalon topoguide is a member of the Peloponnese group. Get the Mt Menalon guide as an in-app purchase through the app.
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Mt Menalon topoguide includes maps and detailed information for more than 50 hiking trails, as well as description and photos for
topoguide Greece offers active navigation along the trails, as well as a comprehensive guide to the geography, the nature and the culture of the area.