Atsicholos

Atsicholos (Greek: Ατσίχολος) is a mountain village in the municipal unit Gortyna, Arcadia, Greece. It is considered a traditional settlement which is situated on a mountain slope above the right bank of the river Lousios, near its confluence with the Alfeios. It is 2 km east of Vlachorraptis, 4 km west of Elliniko and 5 km north of Karytaina.

Atsicholos
Ατσίχολος
Community
Atsicholos
Coordinates: 37°31.7′N 22°01.7′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitArcadia
MunicipalityMegalopoli
Municipal unitGortyna
Population
 (2021)
  Community28
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

The village has significant Byzantine-era remains, and sights include the local Church of St. Athanasios, a laurel forest and the nearby monastery of Panagia Kalamiou.

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