24 hours in Kalavryta: A Quick getaway to the Mountains

Historic Kalavryta, in the North Peloponnese, was unfortunately put on the map after the brutal Nazi massacre of its towns folk in 1943, but the following years have been kinder and most visitors since 1988, when its ski resort was opened (15km away), come to enjoy mountain sports.

However, the winter-weekend attraction for many skiers and snowboarders, can also provides numerous other recreational options throughout the year, making it an ideal destination not ony in the snowy winter months or for those seduced by the snowy slopes.

10:00 – start your day at Diakofto.

Upon entering Kalavryta, the first thing noticed is the old stone train station, one of the town’s landmarks. It is still in use and the line begins at the seaside town of Diakofto, passes through Zahlorou, and finally reaches Kalavryta, completing a magical journey over deep, rocky gorges and through thick forests. The ‘rack‘ railway system, a pioneering engineering feat for its time over 120 years ago, enables the train, fitted with special cog wheels, to cling on to the rack railway line at sections that are steep. Passing through the Vouraikos gorge, this little train covers a 22-kilometre distance and climbs to 750 metres above sea level. It requires approximately one hour to cover the entire line. Info: The train line has three services per day, departing at 09:52, 12:15 and 15:07 from Diakofto with corresponding return trips from Kalavryta. Train tickets cost €9.50 each way and can be booked online through tickets.trainose.gr .

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