Arcadia map

Capital: Tripoli

Overview:

Tripoli, in the central Peloponnese, is a crossroads to Olympia on the northwest, to Sparta, Mystras or Kalamata on the south and to the coast, Kiparissia or Nafplio. Arcadia is washed by the Gulf of Argos and the Mirtoo Sea, where fantastic bays and therefore great beaches are to be found. The area combines the beauties of both sea and mountain, with endless coasts and fir forests all around Mount Menalo.

Best Arcadia Sights:

• Museums in Tripoli and Lycosoura

• Ancient Orchomenos

• Ancient Temple of Alea Athena

• Archaeological site in Episkopi

• Palace of Herodes Atticus

• traditional architectural monuments

• the Statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis

Places to visit:

• Aflios and Loussios Rivers

• Caves of Kaspia

• Ostrakina Ski Centre

Special Events:

Megalopolis Cultural Festivals, on August 15^th, the Folk Dance Music Festivals, in the summer and the Assumption of the Virgin, on August 15^th attract many visitors.

Best Arcadia Beaches:

Leonidio, Tiros, Astros, Simpathiki