The famous gore of Vouraikos is situated in the region of Achaea.

The Vouraikos gorge is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the entire Greece. It actually follows the bed of the river Vouraikos, which stems from the Priolithos village near Kalavryta and flows into the Gulf of Corinth, near Diakopto.

According to mythology, Hercules opened the gorge so as his beloved Voura, the daughter of Eliki, could pass through and meet with him. This is how the river and the gorge took their name.

The Vouraikos gorge is 20 kilometers long and is characterized by lush vegetation, steep cliffs, caves and waterfalls. The gorge is crossed by Vouraikos river as well as the renowned Cog Railway. Beside the railway line there is a path connecting Diakopto to Kalavryta. Hikers from all over Greece and abroad choose this quite big route (6-8 hours), which is also part of the European path E4, craving to walk on the side lines and enjoy at their own pace the extraordinary beauty of the landscape.