The historic town of Kalavryta is a mountain settlement in Achaia Prefecture, built upon the green slopes of Helmos Mountain. Stone houses with tile roofs, cobblestone streets and landscapes of heavenly beauty compose the picture of this small town.

Kalavryta is a rather grown tourist resort, which offers hotels and traditional inns, taverns, attentive cafés/bars, old coffee houses with wooden stoves as well as tourist shops selling handcrafted jewels and local products. This small town is famous for the ski center, which during winter attracts numerous tourists. Those who love to ski or snowboard, can "take advantage" of the wonderful slopes of Helmos, which, to a large extent, are covered by fir forests and get some rest at the reception areas, enjoying a cup of coffee or dining. Hallmark of the town is the picturesque railway station of Odontotos Rail from Diakofto to Kalavryta. The route to Diakofto passes through landscapes of incomparable natural beauty, with lush vegetation, as Odontotos crosses the beautiful, green canyon of Vouraikos.

In addition, to the natural beauty, the place boasts "heavy" history, which is "reflected" on the monuments of the region. One of the most important monuments of Kalavryta is the Place of Sacrifice, on Kapi hill. Here, a large cross reminds the visitor of the execution of all males aged 14 years and older by the Germans in December 1943. The Municipal Museum of the Holocaust, which is housed in the well-preserved Kalavryta Elementary School, is also of great interest. Moreover, Paleologina’s Mansion, one of the few surviving mansions in town, which today serves as a cultural center of the municipality, is worth visiting.

North of the town, you will see the ruins of Kalavryta Castle or Oria Castle. Despite its great historical value, the castle remains unexploited and hardly accessible. Just outside Kalavryta stands the impressive Monastery of the Great Cave, built at the entrance of a natural cave, in the "arms" of steep, gigantic rocks! Near Kalavryta, lies the famous Agia Lavra’s Monastery. Here, according to tradition, the rebel-leaders took their oath and so the banner of the Greek Revolution of 1821 arose. North of the Monastery of Agia Lavra, the Monument dedicated to the Heroes of the Revolution dominates.

Combining its "heavy" history with the unique natural beauty of the region, Kalavryta, righteously consist one of the most popular destinations in Greece. Snowy in winter, "dressed" in earthy shades in autumn, colorful in spring and cool in summer, Kalavryta captivates even the most demanding visitor all year round!