Gesthouse Dio
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Built on a strategic point, the traditional guest house Dio is located just 300 meters from the center of Arachova with an unlimited view to the Valley of Delphi. Following the traditional architecture, it is a very value for money accommodation both for families and for couples or group of friends who wish to stay at the center of Arachova.
Accommodations
DIO guest house has two spaced rooms that can accommodate 2 to 5 people. They all have king sized beds, a fireplace, WiFi, autonomous heat, private living room, satellite television and DVD at both spaces, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.
Breakfast
The prices include a rich breakfast made from ingredients that are offered in the rooms.
Only a stone’s throw from the center
Its location is ideal as it is only 300 meters from the main square of Arachova, making the guest house easily accessible on foot, without having to use the car in order to wander at the village.
Private parking
A great advantage of the accommodation is that it has a private parking area, which is very rare for the center of Arachova, with indoor and outdoor parking positions, while there are special infrastructures for people with special needs.
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DIO has big studios that can accommodate from 2-5 people depending. Each of them is made and fully equipped in such a way that the visitor can feel and enjoy the benefits of his escape to the picturesque Arachova.
They have king-size beds, a fireplace, independent heating, a personal living room, satellite TV and DVD in both areas, free Internet and a fully equipped kitchen with everything necessary for a rich and nutritious breakfast.
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Arachova
The traditional town of Arachova is located just 10km from Delphi. A visit in Arachova, reveals the charming combining of the old with the new, at the holy grounds of the mountain of Apollo.
Arachova is undoubtedly the queen of Parnassos. It is built in an amphitheatric way and it spreads magnificently to the south hillsides of Parnassus, at an altitude of 960 meters, ending up at a cliff where Pleistos river flows.
Arachova is full of life. The wild beauty combined with its unaltered traditional character, its cosmopolitan face and the numerous activities the majestic mount Parnassos offers, place it rightfully at the top of the Greek winter tourism and at the list with the top destinations for the other seasons too.
What to do - Activities in Arachova*
The main activity for the fans of snow is skiing at one of the ski resorts in Parnassos. Hiking, climbing, mountain cycling at the exquisite trails of the national park of Parnassos will offer you unique experiences in nature and a breath of life.
What to see - Sights in Arachova*
- Lakka Square:The ultimate hot spot in Arachova could not have been other than its central paved square, with the dozens stores and the beautiful decoration.
- Egarsios – Agios Georgios: It’s really worth climbing the steps (Egarsios) that start from the central road, in order to reach the Holy Church of Agios Georgios where you can marvel the beautiful view. In honor of Agios Georgios, every year the popular Festival is carried out.
- Arachova’s Clock: The distinguishing feature of Arachova is the sheer rock with the clock, which dates back to the beginnings of the 18th century. The rock on which it was built was used as a natural refrigerator for the preservation of cheeses.
- Next to the clock rock, the Holy Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary and the old Elementary School which now operates as the Ethnographic Museum of Arachova.
Gastronomy
At Arachova’s taverns and restaurants you can taste local meats such as the famous mutton kontosouvli and kokoretsi, traditional homemade pies, traditional tidbits and sarmas (cabbage rolls) from the ovine and caprine animals of Parnassos, homemade taglierini and trahanas. And of course, you will find everywhere the famous cheese Arachova’s formaela, in various forms. Formaela has been registered in the European Union as a protected designation of origin.
Accompany your meal with the popular brousko wine from Arachova and complete your meal by enjoying local Greek yogurt with honey or traditional desserts from Arachova and spoon sweets.
Nightlife
Arachova is famous for its nightlife especially in winter. Dozens of choices for any time of the day and night. Check the best cafe-bars in Arachova and Delphi.
Accommodation
There are many options for accommodation in Arachova, for any taste and budget. Traditional guest houses, apartments, chalets and luxurious hotels will provide you with a cozy and warm stay.
Don’t forget
Before you leave, don’t forget to buy the famous Arachova wefts, the local traditional Arachova’s formaela cheese, the homemade taglierini, as well as spoon sweets, diples, karydato (sweet bites with walnut) etc.
How to get there
Arachova is 167 km. away from Athens, with the driving time to be approximately 1:30 hours.
It is 375 km. away from Thessaloniki and the journey will last approximately 4 hours.
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