Kalavryta is located 77 km from Patras, in the region of Achaea.

Kalavryta is a beautiful town in mountainous Achaea, built on the slopes of Helmos (Aroania Mountains) at an altitude of 737 meters. Thanks to its excellent tourist infrastructure and the very good ski resort of Kalavryta, Kalavryta is one of the top winter destinations in Greece, especially for those who love winter sports.

You can reach Kalavryta by drive, but it is worth using the cog railway. It connects Diakopto with Kalavryta, crossing the Vouraikos Gorge through a landscape of unique beauty.

In Kalavryta you will find excellent hotels and guest houses to stay overnight in between your ski or other outings. Moreover, Kalavryta offers a wide range of quality dining options. Enjoy delicious flavors in taverns, restaurants and mezedopoleia (traditional greek places where small food plates are served with ouzo or tsipouro) and after a long day on the mountain have a coffee or drink in the cozy cafes and bars.

In the region of Kalavryta you can admire natural beauty at its best in Spileo ton Limnon (the Cave of the Lakes) and Vouraikos Canyon, as well as two of the most famous monasteries in Greece, namely the Monastery of Agia Lavra and the Moni Megalou Spilaiou (Monastery of the Great Cave) also known simply as the Mega Spilaio(Great Cave).

The History of Kalavryta is extremely rich, especially during the Frankish empire and Greek Revolution. Unfortunately, the most significant day in its history is also the most negative. On December 13, 1943 the German occupation troops executed almost the entire male population and burned the city. It is estimated that over 800 people died that day and it became worldwide known as the Massacre of Kalavryta. In memory of the victims, a monument for the fallen was created as well as the Municipal Museum of the Kalavritan Holocaust.

The truth is that Kalavryta deserve your attention and a visit will definitely leave you satisfied.