SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING
RIVER OLVIOS
Just few meters from Olvios Hotel, you may find Olvios, a beautiful river that crosses the plateau of Feneos. The tranquility of the countryside is greatly enhanced by the sound of running water and the rustling of leaves.
A refreshing visit, definitely a must for a short morning walk!
DOXA LAKE
Artificial lake Doxa is located at an altitude of 900m., in one of the most beautiful areas of the county that is surrounded by pines, firs and wild oak trees. The culmination of natural beauty is the picturesque church of Agios Fanourios connected to the mainland by a thin strip of land.
STYMFALIA LAKE
For those who wish to visit mountainous Corinthia, Stymfalia lake is definitely a must-see.
A Wetlands popular farming area, rich in birds, amphibians and plant life.
ENVIRONMENT MUSEUM OF STYMPHALIA
The Environment Museum of Stymphalia is located on the slope of one of the verdant hills surrounding Lake Stymphalia where, according to mythology, Hercules confronted and slew the Stymphalian birds.
Its objective is to raise the public’s ecological awareness and preserve the knowledge of the region’s traditional technology.
The first module of the Environment Museum of Stymphalia provides information on the region’s environment and its importance. In the second module, you will discover how the region’s environment influenced the development of human activity, and in particular that of traditional professions.
FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF FENEOS
Driving just 10 minutes from Goura and Olvios Hotel, you will find yourself in the village of Feneos.
Here, the old mansion Constanti Petroulia houses the Folklore Museum. This is a place full of memories that exudes tradition and history! It is an important effort to collect unique objects, held with care and love for the place and preserve its identity.
SAINT-GEORGE MONASTERY
Within the lake Doxa, on a narrow strip of land, rises the church of St. Fanourios or Paleomonastiro. At this point stood the old monastery of St. George, which moved to its present location – a little higher – in 1693.
It is a monastery with fortress architecture and exceptional frescoes. You cannot leave without tasting the delicious handmade rose sweet offered as a treat by the monks who made it from the roses cultivated in the monastery. The view from the wooden balcony is impressive offering visitors a rare beauty and an another perspective of Doxa Lake.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ANCIENT FENEOS
The museum is located in Ancient Feneo (Kalivia), on the road to Lake Doxa. His exhibits include sculptures, mosaics and pottery found during excavations in ancient Feneos. Among them stands out the marble head of Health, work of the sculptor Attalos Lacharos from Athens.
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