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Arachova

A stone mountain village on the flank of Parnassus, with a clock tower, weaving shops and tavernas.

Photo: Bgabel · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Arachova, 320 04 BoeotiaDirections
Getting There
About 15 minutes by car or bus east of Delphi.

Why Go

The village is a winter resort for the ski slopes of Parnassus and a summer escape from Athens, known for its rugs, cheese and wine.

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