Three streams converge at the lush village Zarouhla, approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. This lovely village began experiencing growth and attracting devotees after one of its towers was revamped and transformed into a guesthouse. Ever since, the village’s paved streets have typically filled with strolling visitors on weekends, primarily young groups of people and couples popping over from Athens.

Zarouhla is just 180 km from Athens, roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive. Covered in fir and chestnut trees, as well as black pines, the village is situated close to Lake Tsivlou, 13.5 km away, and the Kalavryta ski resort, 22 km from Zarouhla.

The village, itself, is definitely worth exploring. It features many tower houses, including the Zarouhla Tower, or Asimakis Fotilas Tower, most probably from the 17th century, at a fortified position. It was heritage listed in 1985 and nowadays functions as a guest hotel.

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The village’s wider area is terrific for trekking in forest land. One relatively easy route reaches the Livadaki peak, at 1,836 metres. Its trail begins from within the village, runs through a forest road all the way to the col, the location of the Agios Nikolaos church, and, from there, leads to the peak, offering a lovely view of the surrounding mountains. This route is approximately 5 km long, covers an altitude gap of 793 metres, and requires between five and six hours to complete.

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