Arachova is a mountain village, built on the slope of Parnassos Mountain at an altitude of 950m. It belongs to Viotia prefecture and it is 160km from Athens. When the visitor comes he firstly sees beautiful stone houses, narrow streets and springs. Despite its huge tourist growth, its heritage has been well preserved combining convenience with traditional character.
Arachova is mainly known for Parnassos Mountain and the ski centers. However, there are equally remarkable and interesting beauties at the round area of Parnassos, to discover and admire. The two highest tops of Parnassos Mountain, is Liakoura (Likoria) 2.457m. and Gerontovrachos 2.435m. Between these tops and at Arnovrisi side there are the two most famous ski centres of Greece, Fterolaka and Kelaria.
Very close to Arachova there are the ancient site of Delphi which is known for the ancient Oracle of Apollo, the picturesque Galaxidi, Saint Lukas Monastery and the small fishing village Antikyra with its archeological sites.
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