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 Peloponnese Achaia Arcadia Argolis Corinthia Elia Lakonia Messinia 
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 Arcadia is a mountainous land of rivers, streams and gorgesArcadia is a mountainous land of rivers, running streams, deep gorges, Frankish forts, Byzantine churches and monasteries, traditional villages and ancient cities. It is an area visited by only a few determined tourists who are rewarded by one of the finest coastlines in Greece. The capital, Tripoli is an agricultural and commercial center of neo-classic houses and an archeological museum. But the real beauty of Arkadia is found in the surrounding villages like Karitena, called the Toledo of Greece (no, not Ohio - Spain) with it’s narrow streets, stone houses and Frankish castle.Nearby is the old Frankish bridge over the river Loussios, its gorge and the ancient site of Gortys which can be reached on foot or by jeep. The town of Leonideon is on the side of a tremendous gorge between two mountains and has an excellent beach called Plakas. Paralia Astros is a beach town below the village of Astros with fresh-fish tavernas, hotels and a campsite.
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