Planitero
Πλανητέρο
A spring-fed valley on the southern foot of Mount Chelmos, with clear streams flowing beneath huge old plane trees. It is known for its trout farms and riverside taverns.
Planitero is one of the sources of the Aroanios River. Springs well up at the foot of the mountain, forming clear streams and pools. The banks are lined with some of the largest oriental plane forests in Greece, with many trees hundreds of years old that provide deep shade in summer. Along the river are trout farms and several small tavern restaurants, whose specialty is freshly caught grilled trout. Visitors can walk along wooden boardwalks and footpaths. Legend says the water here shares a source with the Styx. It is about 5 kilometers from Cave of the Lakes and about 20 kilometers from Kalavryta, so it works well as part of a day trip with the cave.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cave of the Lakes
- Waters of Styx (Mavroneri Falls)
- Sanctuary of Artemis at Lousoi
- Kalavryta Ski Center
- Kalavryta
- Kalavryta Holocaust Memorial (Kapi Hill)
- Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
- Agia Lavra Monastery