Bordering on the prefectures of Arcadia, Ilia and Messinia, with the village of Abeliona as its epicenter, the APOLLO TRAILS network runs across the region between the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the Mount Lykaion, and the River Neda. Historic Arcadia, home of ancient god Pan, patron of the farmers who lived a simple pastoral life in the woods, the rivers and the green valleys, is linked to the values of bliss, purity and creation. Far from the influence of the modern way of life and untouched by time, the region maintains its purity, offering the visitor calmness and serenity. In arts, “Arcadia” refers to an imaginary, heavenly place. In the APOLLO TRAILS, this becomes a reality.
Get ready to travel through the Arcadian nature on 8 cycling routes which take place on asphalt and dirt roads spanning more than 90 kilometers. Along the routes await hidden gems like ancient temples, stone-built threshing floors, old watermills, fountains and springs and pristine rivers wating to be re-discovered.