Go for a trip to nearby Chrissos village, and stroll along the streets with the beautiful 19th c.
There are also quite a few Byzantine churches and picturesque country chapels scattered in the area, which you might want to explore. Make sure you also visit the museums in Delphi: the Archaeological Museum, right next to the archaeological site the Museum of Delphic Festivals and the European Cultural Centre of Delphi where you can visit painting and sculpture exhibitions. The Parnassus National Reserve is only 15 min. You can try mountain or road biking and go parapenting for an amazing bird’s eye view over the area. You will find experienced guides who will show you the way around the well-known and the lesser-known spots that are absolutely worth discovering: caves, monuments, shelters, and idyllic spots for the perfect picnic in nature. If you love hiking, you will definitely enjoy the area’s paths which are clearly signposted the E4 European long distance path crosses these grounds. It’s situated at a conveniently short distance from the mountain, the woods, the archaeological sites that are famous the world over, and some beautiful beaches. Choose the area for your winter holidays as it is close to Parnassus ski centre, or visit it any other time of the year and explore the beauty of nature and the nearby beaches.
Apart from Greeks, the Oracle was visited also by foreign leaders and dignitaries who were anxious to know the will of Apollo on important state affairs.Īt a stone’s throw from the archaeological site, you can visit present-day Delphi town, lying at the foot of Mt. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy. Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece.
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