Nature sights of Achaia - Achaia
 Touring the area also entails enjoying the natural beauty of Kalavryta. Winter sports funs will surely be thrilled with the ski resort at Kalavryta, which is built in the area called Xirokabos ( 14 km away from Kalavryta) with some of the best ski slopes in Greece . For the those who love excursions there is nothing more beautiful than the 18,0000 acres of woodland around Kalavryta. You will also be impressed by the springs of Aroanios and Ladonas river. There is rich plantation in the area, sparkling clean water, very old trees, watermills of exquisite architectural style, delicious trouts and solomon in the local fishery. These are some of the main attractions of the area.
The « Cave of Lakes » is also worth seing as it offers a sight you have never seen before. You will be literally enchanted. It is located near the village Kastria, 17 km away from Kalavryta. This rare cave is naturally made, with beautiful colours, a variety of stalactite formations, labyrinthine corridors and 13 successive terraced lakes which make it unique.
Finally, visiting the wider area of Kalavryta, Dafni, Klitoria, Psofida etc will offer you images of towers , houses in the local traditional style and a beautifully preserved town, representative of popular achitecture.
This place is also ideal for canoe cayak, rafting etc
 Another route as beautiful as the one leading to Kalavryta is to take the road from Egio to Akrata. Akrata is a city with a lot of natural beauty, but what makes it really attractive for visitors all year round is how close it is to both the sea and mountains. The mountainous resorts of the Municipality of Akrata , Zarouchla being the most popular one, compete with the summer resorts and the crystal clear blue water and wonderful beaches. Akrata, Platanos, Trapeza, Egira wherever you choose to swim, it is certain that you will enjoy the refreshing feeling of sea water. The area is famous for the crystal clear water.
The modern tourist facilities of Akrata will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Ancient Egira, Styga Water, Tsivlos Lake , Kloukinochoria, may be some near- by areas to visit when in Akrata
Ancient Egira is in the southeast of Akrata, on the borders of the Municipalities of Achaia and Korinthia, near the village, Eges. This is a unique site for the ones who love archaeological monuments. Mycenean Akropolis, the churches, the Gymnasium, the ancient theatre mainly - almost completely preserved today- are historic remnants of the Classic- Hellinistic and Roman times in Egira will fascinate you. The view of the coast of Korinthia and the impressive mountains of Sterea Hellas is ideal.
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