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The Livadi plateau on Parnassus, with meadows and mountains aroundChavakismanolis · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Arachova

The Livadi plateau, above Arachova

Landscape · 1 h · Free · The high-mountain plain 7 km from the village, on the way to the pistes, with flocks in summer and snow in winter

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Duration
1 h
Season
All year; in winter, with snow and chains
Who it's for
All ages
With a dog
On a lead; there are loose livestock in summer

What it is

Climbing from Arachova towards the pistes, about 7 km along, the road reaches Livadi, a high-mountain plain surrounded by the summits of Parnassus. In summer there are flocks and it is the starting point for routes to the Corycian Cave; in winter it is covered in snow and is the first white children see before the resort. There are cafés on the road.

How to get there

By car from Arachova, ten minutes along the Parnassus road. For an aimless walk it is enough to park beside the main road and walk along the tracks on the plain.

Tips

  • For a first taste of snow If you are not going to ski, Livadi gives you snow without a lift pass or gondola.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A dish from Dasargyris taverna served on the table© Taberna Dasargyris

Dasargyris Taverna

Restaurant · Arachova · €€€€

What to order: the house kokoretsi or kontosouvli, the dishes that made it famous, and something from the pot of the day.

Delfon 56, on the main street · book on +30 22670 31291

To stay nearby

The Voras room, in the attic, with wooden beams and a double bed© Afanos GuesthouseSmall hotel

Afanos Guesthouse

14 rooms named after mountains · 2 suites · In the centre of the village · Breakfast in your room

Why we like it: A 14-room guesthouse in the centre of Arachova, with mountain-lodge rooms, two suites and a traditional breakfast on a tray.

A lounge with light sofas and the fire lit© Xenonas IresioniSmall hotel

Xenonas Iresioni

19 rooms · Doubles with fireplaces · Duplexes with a loft and fireplace · Fireplace in reception

Why we like it: A traditional 19-room guesthouse seven minutes' walk from the centre of Arachova, with doubles with fireplaces and attic duplexes.

The hotel's covered terrace with armchairs and a view of the mountains© Anemolia Mountain ResortHotel

Anemolia Mountain Resort

4 stars · Indoor pool and spa · Chalets with fireplaces · Ski storage · Children's games room in winter

Why we like it: A four-star hotel on the edge of Arachova towards Delphi, with an indoor pool, spa, chalets with fireplaces and a view of the valley.