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Winter Trip to Mountainous Arcadia

The Peloponnese is probably the region of Greece I’ve visited the most. It’s close to Athens, rich in history, and full of interesting places. In the past, I’ve written about destinations like Elafonisos, Monemvasia, Mystras, and Patras. One area I had somehow skipped over the years is Mountainous Arcadia. Located in the heart of the Peloponnese, Arcadia’s main city is Tripoli, but its real charm lies in the mountains. The region is also closely linked to the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s, so its history runs deep. Mountainous Arcadia is beautiful year-round. We visited in early January, and…

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