Elati – Vytina – Nymphasia | Menalon Trail
Hike the Menalon Trail, the first certified trail by ERA (European Ramblers’ Association) in Greece.
There are 2 sections that arrive or start from/to Vytina.
Section 4, Elati – Vytina, is at about 2:30 hours and 8.5 km distance, of moderate difficulty.
The other one is the section 5, Vytina – Nymphasia, which is at about 2 hours and 5.6 km, of moderate difficulty as well.
From there you may take a taxi and come back to Thisoa Hotel and relax before your next escape to our nature.
Visit Dimitsana
One of the best things to do is to visit our Dimitsana.
A traditional village really close to us and ready to impress you with its architecture, the nice and romantic paths to walk around, the old renovated houses which are now transformed into cafes, bistros, traditional tavernas, and highly rated restaurants to enjoy your meal.
Visit the Lousios River
Be adventurous! Visit the Lousios River.
Lousios is about 23 kilometers in length.
Our myths and traditions say that its name comes from the waters that the 3 Nymfes (Neda, Agno, and Thisoa) used to take a bath of the newborn Jupiter.
Its springs start from the church of Agia Paraskevi, near the small village of Kaloneri and the ancient Thisoa. There we may arrange for you, when possible, a kayak/hiking tour.
Stemnitsa – Dimitsana | Menalon Trail
In Dimitsana, you may start your escape in nature, by hiking the Menalon Trail’s sections.
Section 1 which is from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana, which is also possible to be done backward, from Dimitsana to Stemnitsa as well.
From there to take one of the many available taxis and get back to Thisoa.
More details can be also found here www.menalontrail.eu.
Dimitsana – Zygovisti | Menalon Trail
In Dimitsana, you may start your escape in nature, by hiking the Menalon Trail’s sections.
Section 2 starts from Dimitsana and goes to Zygovisti and as all the sections of the Menalon Trail can be done and vice versa, since it is fully signed and re-certified recently for its high standards.
From Zygovisti to Dimitsana you may take one of the many available taxis and get back to Thisoa.
More details can be also found here www.menalontrail.eu.
Open-Air Water Power Museum
The Open-Air Water Power Museum, in Dimitsana, highlights the importance of water-power in traditional society.
Focusing on the main pre-industrial techniques that take advantage of water to produce a variety of goods, it links them to the history and daily life of the local society over the ages. It is worth a visit, especially with the young heroes of your life.
For more HERE.
Monasteries of Philosofou and Prodromou
The Monasteries of Philosofou and Prodromou in Dimitsana.
2 places totally assigned with the history and the beauty of the village.
A must-do while being here, although the access is not easy for families with kids.
Not only for religious reasons but even for its architecture and its resistance to the years passing by.
Library of Dimitsana
The Library of Dimitsana.
One of the biggest “must-do” while being here and thinking about your things to do in Arcadia.
Really rare manuscripts and items from another era of the area and of course in one of the most beautiful buildings.
Visit Vytina
Enjoy your coffee, a fresh traditional sweet (e.g. galaktoboureko = sweet milk pie) or a nice meal, with fantastic views, in one of the shops located in Vytina.
A picturesque village, really close to our vacations house, may offer you really nice moments and memories after your visit there.
It is usually overcrowded, that is the reason we propose it, for a few hours visit and a stroll to buy its local delicacies, such as honey, traditional pasta, sweets and souvenirs made from wood.
