Langadia Arcadia in the Municipality Gortynia, is a traditional village , built by stone and green. Unique place full of natural beauty, one of the most tourist destinations of Arcadia, within the last few years, both in summer and in winter. Traditional settlement, built on a steep hill of Mainalon , Langadia offers local hospitality and top quality services to the visitors of each season. Langadia are hung over the wild gorge formed by Touthoas river.In the centre of Peloponese , accessible from the highway Tripolis- Pyrgos, 66km from Tripolis and 78km from Pyrgos. Reaching the village you will be amazed by the impressive stone architecture , famous for its builders who made stone-built houses , alleys, gardens, churches using stone. Actually, after the Liberation , local people built churches , bridges, mansions, and houses all over Peloponnese. As a result of the wealth, Lanagadia became the biggest town of Arcadia after Tripolis, with population of 7000residents in the 19th cent. The village is extending amphitheatrically, providing endless walks. In the central square, you can enjoy your coffee and sweets, under the shadow of plane trees and you will have the chance to take wit you traditional products such as xylopites, honey, herbs and folk art. There you can visit the house of Deligiannis with heirloom and rare objects, the church of Taxiarches, the cathedral in Heroes square. Also , it really worths visiting Panagia Gounari to Pano Mahala , overlooking the Ionian Sea.
From Langadia , you can visit the nearby villages Stemnitsa, Dimitsana, Vytina, as a trip to the forest will refresh you.You can also visit Mainalon Trail, the first officially recognized trail and enjoy the amazing scenery. Mainalon ski center is nearby with great amenities , where you can try skiing , enjoying your coffee overlooking the snowy landscape. At a short distance, you can visit Ladonas Lake , between Langadia and mount Afrodisio. There, you can explore the villages and try sports activities such as trekking, kayak, seajets, 4x4 routes.
HOW TO GET THERE
Langadia is 215km far from Athens , from the highway Athens- Corinth to Tripolis turn right to Vytina. After crossing Nestani Tolls and Artemision Tunnel, turn right to Levidi. After Levidi , you will get to Vytina and then to the intersection leading right to Langadia.