The route starts from the village of Charakas, where you can visit the old fortress and admire traditional looms and handwoven textiles. From Charakas you can reach the mountainous settlement of Kapetaniana by car, at an altitude of 750m. Once there, visit the...
In Asterousia, locals continue to practise many small-scale activities like weaving and basketry. Members of family-owned workshops collect raw materials locally like wool or reed, and then process them in cottage industries. Looms survive to this day in the village...
The inhabitants of Asterousia maintain habits, traditions, linguistic idioms and celebrations, all elements of a unique culture. Important events of community life are expressed through different festivals. For visitors, these public events can be a bridge of...
In the villages of Asterousia, small-scale farms produce local products continuing centuries-old traditions. They use natural methods handed down by previous generations, ensuring a harmonious existence between nature and humans. You can experience the rural way of...
When it comes to extreme sports and for an intense experience, you can enjoy the topography and the natural environment of Asterousia from above with paragliding. You can find organised spots for take-off and landing in the area of Lendas. There are also some other...
