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Welcome to Abeliona Retreat

A place of bliss and inner peace

Very often in today’s world, we feel like leaving everything behind and escaping the ordinary, allowing time for our body and mind to relax and revitalize. Abeliona Retreat is the ideal place to do just that. Built on the mountainside with a view out to the hilly landscape of Arcadia, a few minutes’ drive from the great temple of Apollo Epicurius, the retreat rests in an area that has always been praised not only for its generous natural beauty, but also for giving off a blissful sensation of belongingness. In this blessed, ever-vibrant part of the Peloponnese, man and nature coexist in complete harmony.

Images

  • Photo: Abeliona Retreat, Apollo Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
  • Photo: Abeliona Retreat, Apollo Trails

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 675 m
Descent 293 m

Starting form Andritsaina this trail follows the footsteps of the ancient Greek historian Pafsanias towards the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, on a ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
The Chestnut Trail
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 163 m

Circular route in the chestnut forest of Ampelionas

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from Konstantinos Karantzoulis,   Apollo Trails
Hotel · Laconia and Messenia
Abeliona Retreat
4-stars accommodation
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Abeliona Retreat is a sanctuary nestled in the heart of a tranquil forest, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 4 - The Mythical Peak
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.6 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 803 m
Descent 803 m

This demanding circular route takes its visitors from Abeliona to the peak of Mount Lykaion where an altar of Zeus can be found with panoramic ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 3 - Trail of Love
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 556 m
Descent 631 m

From Abeliona to Andritsaina this trail follows the old path that was used for connecting the villages of the area, offering beautiful views and ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 8 - Trail of Simplicity
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 589 m
Descent 517 m

This trail connects 3 settlements  - Abeliona, Marina and Skliros, through the agricultural and natural landscape that surrounds them.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 6 - Trail of Freedom
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 453 m
Descent 410 m

Starting from Abeliona this trail takes hikers through lush landscapes and beautiful settlements towards the ancient town of Eira, and ends right ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 629 m
Descent 86 m

This route takes hikers from Abeliona to the top of Lykaion mountain where the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and a chapel of Profitis Ilias is located.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 1 - Trail of Healing
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 482 m
Descent 173 m

This route will lead hikers from the traditonal village of Abeliona through oak and chestnut forests to the famed temple of Apollo Epicurius.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 3 - The Road of the Water
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 297 m
Descent 297 m

This gentle route takes cyclists from the settlement of Neda by the river, towards the springs of Neda and the settlement of Petra before ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trails - Trail of Pan I
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 282 m
Descent 127 m

This trail takes hikers from Neda to Ano Karyes through quiet dirt roads with great views and with an opportunity to visit the sanctuary of Zeus ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 9 - Trail of Innocence
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.6 km
Duration 19:55 h
Ascent 2,591 m
Descent 2,575 m

Take this 7 day route to explore and experience all that the Apollo Trails network has to offer.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 5 - Trail of Bliss
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 282 m
Descent 282 m

This circular route takes hikers from Abeliona to the places associated with Pan, Lycaeon Mountain and natural landscapes, which along the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
8 entries

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 ...

Apollo Trails
13 entries

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 ...

Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 7 - Walk with a View
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 81 m

Take this short route from Skliros to reach the  beautiful church of Agios Therapontas with stunning views.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.4 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 647 m
Descent 642 m

This scenic route takes cyclists from Andritsaina to the famous temple of Apollo through the Peloponnesian backcountry.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 5 - Bucolic Landscape
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 283 m
Descent 283 m

Cycle through agricultural areas of central Peloponnese with beatutiful views in this short circular route.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 2 - Walk in the Woods
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 187 m
Descent 179 m

There is no better way to get to know and enjoy the wonderful chestnut forest of Abeliona, with its centuries-old oaks, churches and springs, than ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 8 - Time travel
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 119 m

This short route leads from Neda to the ruined church of Ai Xestratigos where the temple of Pan used to be.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 7 - Trail of Joy
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 252 m
Descent 1 m

Take this route to get from Petra (old Delga) to Stavrouli (meaning crossroad), halfway to Andritsaina and close to Abeliona, on the track of the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Gravel Bike · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trail 1 - The Rural Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 304 m
Descent 304 m

Take this cycling route to get from Abeliona to the ridge of Vigla with wonderful views.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Archaeological Site · Argolis and Arcadia
Altar of Zeus
Argolis and Arcadia
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This is the Altar of Zeus atop Lykaion mountain.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Forest · Laconia and Messenia
Chestnut tree forest
Laconia and Messenia
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Let the magic of the centuries old chestnut tree forest of Abeliona charm you.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Laconia and Messenia
Apollo Trails - Trail of Pan II
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 89 m

Take this trail - which is part of route 5 - to get from the picturesque settlement of Neda to the Sanctuary of Pan.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Filiatro water spring
Laconia and Messenia
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This water spring used to supply all the vilagers who worked on the fields of this area in the ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Waypoint · Laconia and Messenia
Neda river
Laconia and Messenia
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Neda is a river in the Peloponnese located on the border of the prefectures of Ilia and Messinia.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Archaeological Site · Argolis and Arcadia
Antiquities of Lykaio Mountain
Argolis and Arcadia
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At this loaction, in ancient times, Lykaia sports games, were organized in honor of Zeus.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Church · Laconia and Messenia
Agios Iakovos church
Laconia and Messenia
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Visit the picturesque church of Agios Iakovos among oak trees and agricultural ruins.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Archaeological Site · Laconia and Messenia
Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Laconia and Messenia
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Make sure to visit the Parthenon of the Peloponnese while you are around!

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Waypoint · Elis
Andritsaina town
Elis
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The town of Andritsaina is a picturesque traditional settlement certainly worth a visit amidst ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Folklore · Elis
Anathema
Elis
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This is the place of a skirmish between Greeks and Turks, regarding the marbles of the temple of ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Ruin · Laconia and Messenia
Threshing floor
Laconia and Messenia
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A threshing floor with impressive views.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Bridge · Laconia and Messenia
Berekla Bridge
Laconia and Messenia
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This stone single arched bridge used to serve the people of Neda (Berekla) at passing over the ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Neda Springs
Laconia and Messenia
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This is the "official" beginning of Greece's only female river.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Mill · Laconia and Messenia
Karamichas Watermill
Laconia and Messenia
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An old watermill, shortly after Neda springs.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Tritseli water spring
Laconia and Messenia
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This beautiful spring awaits hikers coming up to Abeliona from Berekla bridge.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Archaeological Site · Laconia and Messenia
Temple of Pan Ruins
Laconia and Messenia
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In the plateau  where the semi ruined church of Ai-Stratigos is, one can find the scattered remains ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Archaeological Site · Laconia and Messenia
Eira
Laconia and Messenia
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Near Kakaletri village one can find the remains of ancient Eira, a Messinian stronghold with a long ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Hiking Trail · Argolis and Arcadia
Apollo Trails - Trail of Rhea
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.4 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

Take this short circular trail to visit the cave of Rhea just outside the settlement of Ano Karyes.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Ruin · Laconia and Messenia
Stone Built Footpath
Laconia and Messenia
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Trail paved with stones in order for it to become more easily passable.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Waypoint · Laconia and Messenia
Kakaletri village
Laconia and Messenia
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Scenic village on the left bank of Neda.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Church · Laconia and Messenia
Sotira church
Laconia and Messenia
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The "patron saint" church  of Petra (Delga) village.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Waypoint · Laconia and Messenia
Sklirou village
Laconia and Messenia
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A scenic village to the west of Abeliona.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Garden · Laconia and Messenia
Terraces
Laconia and Messenia
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Dry stone walls have formatted the slope here to small even parts of land.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Waypoint · Laconia and Messenia
Abeliona settlement
Laconia and Messenia
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Abeliona is a traditional mountain village surrounded by chestnut forests and innumerable natural ...

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Water spring
Laconia and Messenia
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Drinking spring water along the route.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Marina water fountain
Laconia and Messenia
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The main fountain of Marina village.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Spring · Laconia and Messenia
Variko
Laconia and Messenia
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This water fountain awaits hikers just before the entrance to Petra (Delga).

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails
Viewpoint · Laconia and Messenia
Viewpoint Community of Sklirou
Laconia and Messenia
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Ideal place with a view for a short stop in the shade of an old oak.

from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Apollo Trails

Abeliona Retreat

Address
Abeliona
27061 Abeliona
Messinia
Greece
Phone
+30 2626 023993
Website
E-mail
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