Arcadia

Dara

Peloponnese, Arcadia, Dara

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The village of Dara is perched on the slopes of three small hills in Mantinea, shortly after the village of Levidi and offers a unique view of the green namesake valley that is crossed by the rivers of Tragos and Mylaontas. The area offers hotels for accommodation and restaurants.

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Description of Dara

The village of Dara is perched on the slopes of three small hills in Mantinea, shortly after the village of Levidi and offers a unique view of the green namesake valley that is crossed by the rivers of Tragos and Mylaontas. The area offers hotels for accommodation and restaurants.

How to get to Dara

Within short distance of the mountain resorts of Vitina, Dimitsana, Stemnitsa and Levidi and just 185 km far from Athens, Dara is an ideal base for excursions and activities in the ski center on Mount Mainalon which is only 18 km far from the village or the Kalavryta ski center located in about 60 km. Very close to Dara there is also Lake Ladonas offering plenty of activities.
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