Zachlorou
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A small village in the middle of the Vouraikos Gorge, reachable only by rail for a long time. It has a rack railway stop, an old iron bridge and a riverside tavern, and it is the starting point for the hike to Mega Spileo Monastery.
Zachlorou is a small mountain village in the middle section of the Vouraikos Gorge. For a long time, the rack railway was the only way in and out. The station has a riverside tavern and family guesthouses, and an iron bridge spans the valley. It is the most atmospheric stop in the gorge. A stone-step old path climbs about 45 minutes to Mega Spileo Monastery. Visitors can also hike north along the gorge to Diakopto. The village is good for getting off the train midway, having lunch and catching the next train. A narrow road now reaches the village, but most visitors still arrive by train.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mega Spileo Monastery
- Vouraikos Gorge
- Lake Tsivlou
- Kalavryta Holocaust Memorial (Kapi Hill)
- Kalavryta
- Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
- Kalavryta Ski Center
- Diakopto–Kalavryta Railway