A sandy beach that is long, clean and magnificent. There are many small hotels of different categories around.
Another blue flag beach with sandy shores and clean beaches. Please keep in mind the importance of maintaining the beaches clean, and leaving it in better shape than they were (e.g. go ahead and pick up any leftover trash).
This sandy beach – about two kilometres in length – is dominated by the Grecotel Olympia Riviera Oasis Hotel. The Grecotel hotel chain is known to be environmentally aware. Water sports and bicycle renting are available
These coastlines boast kilometres of fine white sand with clear, azure waters.
This 20-kilometer sandy beach might be in a populated area but is very clean, dotted with trees and shrubs nearby. Water sports abound, so do eco-activities such as cycling races, hiking in the Marathia forest and more.
Located in Kastro Kyllinis this clean sandy beach boasts different fauna and flora. It is home to the Robinson Club Kyllini which offers water sports, including wind-surfing and catamarans. Mountain biking is also offered. The resort is eco-friendly, and there is also a camping site nearby.
The artificial Peneios lake, which is always calm, provides the perfect place for canoeing and kayaking. It is also a wetland with an interesting variety of birds. Visit the small villages of Souli, Xenies, Roupakia and Agrapidochori for an intimate experience with local culture.
Spectacular canoeing and kayaking adventures take place on the Erymanthos (or Erymanthus) River during spring and summer. Those with experience may want to negotiate the Erymanthos gorge between Tripotama and Nemouta. Rafting is also possible.
Near the beach of Tigani on the coast of Tyros-Sapounakeika, there's the Cave of Lovers which can only be by a beautiful boat ride. It is also rich in colours with many stalagmites and stalactites.
The Loutra (baths) of the village of Irea near ancient Irea and the municipality by the same name has become an important healing centre. Hot springs with sulphurous waters here have been known to treat ailments like rheumatism, arthritis, liver problems, circulatory ailments, nervous-system disorders, gynaecological problems and many others. There is also a hydrotherapeutic centre at the village open from mid june to mid October, with luxury-level baths and cabins, including hydromassage facilities. To reach the area head there from Dimitsana and Ilia through the Pyrgos-Tripoli highway, via Ladonas bridge near Charitzinou. You will find the village 12 kilometers southwest of Paloumba.