Report: Cosmopolitan Arachova, the Winter Mykonos of Greece

The cosmopolitan alpine town of Arachova is the ideal place to go to “see and be seen” during the winter season in Greece.
An rather short two hour drive from Athens, Arachova is often dubbed the “Winter Mykonos,” thanks to the wave of well-heeled Athenians who pass their weekends here from November onwards.
Draped along the slopes of Mount Parnassos, it is an unexpected slice of Switzerland in the heart of Hellas.
Arachova is a must meeting point for Greek and foreign visitors during the winter season mainly thanks to its cosmopolitan way of life easily blending with tradition and local customs as well as the big and well-organized ski center on Parnassos.
The wonderful ski center of Parnassos features three main sections: Kelaria, Fterolakka and Gerondovrachos. Kelaria has 15 tracks and 23 lifts and lies at an altitude of 2280 meters.
Fterolakka boasts six aerial lifts, six tow lifts, one four-seater cabin and two beginner lifts. Gerondovrachos is a smaller facility but has three lifts and four downhill runs.
If you’re a veteran skier, Parnassos is like heaven with all the possibilities it offers. If you’re amateur, the ski center has coaching schools where you can start practicing sliding on snow and standing up on your feet.
Take a walk around the small town both in daylight and late in the afternoon. Try the Formaella cheese (which is sold only in Arachova) and locally produced tsipouro at one of the many traditional eateries.
At night, Arachova offers many bars, clubs and after-clubs that are usually full of young people dancing and enjoying themselves until the early morning hours.
Only 10 kilometers away lies the archaeological site of the ancient Oracle of Delphi, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
About 30 kilometers distant is the beautiful monastery of St. Luke, one of the most significant Byzantine architecture sites across Greece. The nearby village of Distomo presents the Mausoleum of Nazi Victims from World War II.
For nature enthusiasts, Arachova is the stepping stone to explore the beauties of the Parnassos mountain slopes. Countless tracks and paths leading to vast green meadows and crystal clear springs and waterfalls exceed 80 meters in height.
Alternatively you can always experience wandering, go hiking or biking, or even mountain climbing.
If you visit Greece during the winter, Arachova should definitely be on your places to visit list!
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