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Open-Space Waterpower Museum

The Open-Space Waterpower Museum in Dimitsana highlights the importance of waterpower in traditional society. Focusing on the main preindustrial techniques that take advantage of water to produce a variety of goods, it links them to the history and daily life of the local community over the ages.

Ancient Gortys

Ancient Gortys was an important Arcadian city in ancient times. It has given its name to the present-day Municipality of Gortynia and lies at the banks of Lousios River, at the end of the Lousios Gorge near Ellinikos and the Moni Prodromou monastery.

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Palaia Moni Philosophou

Palaia Moni (Old Monastery) Panagias Philosophou, is located 200 meters above the gorge of Lousios and it was founded in 963.

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Olympia

The birth place of Olympic Games—the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world— Olympia, is 60km west of the Village. Olympia dates back to the end of the final Neolithic period (4th millennium BC), and is considered one of the most important places to trace the roots of Western society due to its religious, political, and sports tradition.

Lagkadia are in the middle of the old internal Peloponnesian picturesque route back to Athens.

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Nemouta waterfalls

In recent years they have been heard more and more and perhaps not unfairly. The waterfalls of Nemouta have the ability to provide easy access to those who do not want to walk for long hours or cannot cope with it. They are about 1 hour away from Lagadia.

Fouskaris bridge is almost on your way and a visit to the amazing forest of Foloi (one of the largest oak forests), make a beautiful circular route to neighboring Ilia.

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Lagadia Carnival

The 4-day cultural events known as the Lagadia Carnival are organized by the Youth Association of Lagadia “DRASIS”. The carnival revives the myth of Pan through music, theatre, the revisiting of old traditions and, of course, the authentic Arcadian carnival parade. It is renowned all over Greece and constitutes a meeting point for many-especially young-visitors. In the past years, the carnival has become particularly popular, making accommodation hard to find in the entire area.

The Stone Festivities

The Stone Festivities are organized by the civic association “Anthi tis Petras (/Stone Flowers)”, an association that is particularly active in promoting the Lagadian art of stonemasonry. The festivities have attracted visitors from the area and beyond. They include cultural events but also unite apprentice stonemasons who work under the supervision of experienced craftsmen. The aim is to train a new generation that will go on to restore many traditional and, unfortunately, abandoned houses, repair old buildings and build new ones.

KREKONIAN RUN

The KREKONIAN RUN is a 5 & 10 km road race organized by the Association of Lagadins in Attiki. The starting point is the stadium in Ag. Friday of Lagadion and finishing the Monument of the Builder of Lagadion at the entrance of the settlement of Lagadion. It is held on the E. O. Tripoli - Pyrgos on the old path of the Lagada craftsmen.

Its date is Sunday, August 7, 2022

Panhellenic Folk Song and Music Contest

The Panhellenic Folk Song and Music Contest in Aghia Paraskevi, outside Lagadia, takes place each year at the end of July. With a history of almost 50 years, it is now hosted by the Municipality of Gortynia and is a reference point in the area, as well as the most important cultural event in Gortynia. Its goal is to honor our cultural heritage and, at the same time, foster the dissemination of our musical tradition. It is open to amateur folk song singers, as well as musicians, soloists of traditional instruments and music ensembles. Following the efforts of the Association of Lagadians residing in Attica, the duration of the event has been extended.

Stone Flowers

The masons of Lagadia without a question have left behind a local inheritance of exquisite buildings, which today have been characterized as contemporary monuments, like the High School building of Lagadia (see pic) and the church of Taxiarches, on the main road.Other renowned such sites are the house of the Deligiannis family - a famous local family that played a leading role during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the early years of the Greek State - and the church of Agios Ioannis across it.

There is also the mansion of the Rigopoulos family in the upper part of the village and other equally remarkable traditional stone buildings, which despite not being under any official state of protection, are not lacking in beauty.

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Nowadays most of those traditional buildings (and remnants) are situated as single residential complexes in the lower part of Lagadia. Some of them stand out for their unique morphology or their impressive architecture in some parts. The simple residences, old shops and workshops, roads without cars, all look like an outdoor museum. Considering the small elevation differences, given the fact that Lagadia are built on the mountain side, this makes a walk around easy.

We merely placed some of these sites on a map, just to offer you an incentive to discover them yourselves.

Marketplace

The center of the village is the main square. A square of plane trees and a view of an evergreen mountain. Within a walking distance of 400m, from the old municipal hotel to the church of Taxiarches, are all the stores and shops that cover most of the visitors’ needs. Coffee shops, bars, grocery shops, restaurants, taverns, gift shops with traditional products and many more. Lagadia also has an ATM and a Citizens Service Center.

History

Just like the whole of Gortynia, Lagadia flourished during the 18th and 19th centuries. In the decade of 1890s in fact they were the largest town of Arcadia, second only to Tripoli, with a population of almost 7000 residents. From the middle of the 20th century however Lagadia witnessed an inevitable decline. This is due to the dramatic changes in the production and economic model of contemporary Greece, and the phenomenon of urbanism that was observed all over the Greek countryside.Moreover of course because of the external immigration that took place around the same period.

Lagadia are the home place of Kanelos Deligiannis, of Karavogiannis, of Dimitrios Dimitrakopoulos - Vogizas, and also of Nikos Ploubidis.

The garden with the walnut tree

A few meters from our guesthouse is our garden with the Walnut Tree. We have created a cool sitting area for the summer months with a beautiful view. While our little guests will probably appreciate the swing and the wooden airplane more.

Treasure hunt

Find the donkey and the chickens of Tasos, the bakery of Pogio and the secret passage of Alexis. Through a treasure hunt we have prepared around the neighborhood, we introduce the children of today to the traditional “village life”.

Home games

When the weather and the daylight are not an ally for lots of strolls, we also have a variety of wooden creative toys in all of our residences, children’s books and of course Netflix/YouTube!

Lagadiotis waterfall

During the works for the widening of the bridge at the entrance of the village, in the winter of 2019, a lot of small waterfalls were revealed. They surely cannot compete with other more famous ones, like the ones at the island of Samothraki, however they offer to our little friends the opportunity for a short climb, developing their kinetic skills.

A visit to Boufi

Discover the old watermills of Lagadia in the settlement of Agios Nikolaos (Boufi). Perhaps this is the only suggestion that requires you to drive your vehicle, because of the uphill route on your way back, which could be a bit difficult.

More games back at home

And just because we believe that the new is always more fun, especially when it comes to Playmobil, we have available various series of our favorite toys.

On foot

The best way to enjoy Mt Menalo is to hike. The Menalon Trail is the path crossing Mt Menalo and one of the top hiking experience in greece. Its routes range from those which are quite easy to follow for the whole family, to those a bit more challenging. The path marking is excellent and no advanced experience or physical form is necessary. The official website is Menalontrail.eu.

By car

Wonderful circular routes, through forests of extreme beauty that lead you to some of the nicest villages of Peloponnisos. The shortest one is from Agia Paraskevi in Lagadia to Valtetsiniko, Magouliana and back via the national provincial road. The longest one is to Dimitsana, Stemnitsa, Libovitsi, Alonistaina and back again to Lagadia via the national provincial road.)

village-hopping in mountainous Arcadia

Τhe villages of mountainous Arcadia is a paradise for village-hopping. Using Lagkadia as a base for touring to the historic Dimitsana, the famous Stemnitsa, from the notorious Elati to the abandoned Limbovisi of Kolokotronis family and back to the hospitable Vytina, will charm you with their pure beauty, long history and unique natural environment.

The traditional architecture, the local tastes, the squares under huge plane trees and the reconstructed cafes, will travel your senses to the original past of mountainous Peloponnese.

This place is one of the top Greece mountain destinations with lots of places to visit near Athens.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ladon (also known as Ladonas in Greek) while enjoying a thrilling rafting adventure on this serene river. Unlike the fierce dragon in mythology, Ladon offers a calm and gentle flow, perfect for all ages and skill levels.

With a scenic route stretching about seven kilometers through lush green landscapes, rafting Ladon is an ideal way to explore the area. This exciting activity is suitable for children aged five and up during the summer months, offering a memorable family adventure.

Experience the beauty of Mainalo Mountain in the Peloponnese region through cycling in a magnificent fir forest. Enjoy circular routes with minimal altitude changes, making it suitable for individuals of all physical abilities over the age of 15 with some cycling experience and good balance.

Explore stunning locations that are inaccessible by car and learn to navigate the mountain roads and trails. Additionally, test your archery skills and savor a delicious outdoor lunch featuring local flavors amidst the fragrant fir trees.

This immersive experience is an ideal way to discover the hidden gems of Arcadia, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your journey.

Add a touch of adventure to your Mainalo Mountain journey by trying horse riding in the enchanting fir forest of Menalon. With tame horses and experienced guides, this is an ideal activity for individuals of all ages and skill levels.

Choose from a range of routes, including 15-minute routes for young children, 35- and 60-minute routes for those aged six and up, and even routes that last up to 3.5 hours for the most experienced riders.

With horse riding, you can explore areas that are inaccessible by car or on foot and discover the beauty of Peloponnese region and Arcadia while enjoying the fresh air and stunning scenery.

Complete your journey in Mainalo Mountain and the Peloponnese region by exploring the area's rich flavors and meeting its people.

A winery visit is a must-do activity for wine enthusiasts, and the first certified and award-winning winery in Peloponnese is the perfect place to start. Located in a historic 1870 building, this winery is known for its dedication to organic farming and natural wines. Meet the unique owners and learn about their approach to winemaking while admiring the wine aging process in the underground cellars.

Savor the organic wines alongside rustic pies, breads with petimezi, olives, cheese, and more in the winery's stunning environment.

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