Valaora

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Picturesque Valaora, built at an altitude of around 500 m, spreads across three settlements: Drakopidima (the main quarter), Kondyleika, and Kastraki/Paleochori. It lies on rugged, rocky terrain with an open horizon and a pleasantly “dry” climate. Valaora is considered the ancestral land of the poet Aristotelis Valaoritis; in Paleochori (“Palioktíria”) there once stood the ruins of his ancestors’ house, while a bust of him can be found in the village.

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Exploring

A remarkable natural attraction north of the village is the Bouzounikos Gorge: a small (about 650 m), easily accessible gorge, now featuring developed trails and 104 climbing routes — perfect for a short hike and climbing! Visitors can enjoy stunning views of Lake Kremasta, look for the old stone bridge over the Granitsiotis stream (the old Valaora–Topoliana road, now “covered” by a newer bridge), and explore the wild landscape of the Granitsiotis Gorge between Topoliana and Valaora.

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Highlights

The beautiful churches of the Dormition of the Virgin in Kato Valaora and of the Holy Apostles in Ano Valaora await visitors, who can also discover traces of the ancient fortifications and castles in the wider area (“Castle of Maro”, “Katavothra”, cyclopean walls).

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Events

Two major religious festivals give locals and visitors of Valaora the chance to celebrate with live traditional music and local delicacies! On June 30 in Ano Valaora for the Feast of the Holy Apostles, and on August 15 in Kato Valaora for the Dormition of the Virgin.

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Local gastronomy

Savor Valaora’s local delicacies at Vasiliki Bakousi’s tavern (tel. +30 22370 95545) and at Panagiotis Zarmakoupis’ grill house (tel. +30 22370 95470).

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