Kalavryta Greece is a small town on the northern side of Peloponnese, in mainland Greece. Kalavryta is a mountainous town on the northern side of Peloponnese. This town has historical importance as one of the cruelest massacres took place there during World War II, when the Nazi troops killed the entire male population. As tradition says, it was also in Kalavryta, at the Monastery of Agia Lavra, where the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans was declared on March 25th, 1821.  Kalavryta town has nowadays developed as a major winter destination in Greece due to the ski center on the slopes of Mount Helmos. The center has 12 runs with a total length of 20 km and 7 ski lifts, suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers. Many interesting monasteries and other sights can be visited during your Kalavryta holidays, while a trek through the Gorge of Vouraikos will bring visitors to spots of amazing natural beauty. Skiing and hiking are the main things to do in Kalavryta.

How to get there?

To reach Kalavryta from Athens, drive on the National Road to Patra, and take the turnoff at Diakofto towards Kalavryta. The drive takes about 3 hours. Alternatively, take a KTEL bus from Kifissos station to Aigio, then transfer to buses connecting Kalavryta with Patra and Aigio. A scenic tourist cog train runs from Diakofto to Kalavryta on weekends and holidays. Kalavryta has no airport; the closest are Athens and Patra (Araxos) airports, with Athens offering year-round flights and Patra serving summer charter flights. From both, buses are available to Kalavryta.

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Where to head next?

Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Kalavryta, the top destinations to visit are Patra, Olympia, and Nafpaktos.