I was there two months ago in May for a weekend excursion. The route among high mountains and lush greenery was really refreshing. We went by car because we wanted to make excursions. In any case, the cobbled train was going only half way up, due to repairs. At half of the route after taking the road from Diakofto to Kalavryta, make a stop at the restaurant-cafe "To balconi tou Krassou", you will drink your coffee with an excellent view above: mountains at first sight and the sea, at the background. Then you find the Monastery of Mega Spileo, with a very impressive architecture built right in the rock. Get some rest and enjoy pure nature! Kalavryta is a small town, do not expect anything special. However, you will love the paved roads and the big square with the plane tree. Drink your coffee, listen to the fountain and buy some souvenirs. Agia Lavra is the second important monastery to visit in the area. Also, go to the Lake Caves, about 15km from Kalavryta. They are usually open until 4 in the afternoon. To tell the truth, you will not find impressive sights in Kalavryta, but it would be worth to see some other face of Greece, other than sandy beaches and sunburnt tourists.
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