Peloponnese Gastronomy Festival encompasses Food Stories, stories of flavors, people and culture giving prominence to the cultural heritage.
At the fertile Arcadian land, nature and gastronomy come together thanks to the Peloponnese Gastronomy Festival-Peloponnese Food Stories | Stories of flavors, people, culture – which brings together, once again, the world of the Peloponnesian countryside with Greek and foreign visitors alike, with the aim of highlighting all the characteristics that amalgamate the identity of Peloponnesian gastronomy.
Therefore, on Sunday, December 10, at 12:00 noon, the organizers will spiritualize Vytina square into an open air culinary scene.
Local, fine traditional products from all over Arcadia, live cooking and recipes from renowned chefs, cooking secrets from the women of the Cultural Associations of the region, tastings and wine tastings, cooking workshops for the younger guests and of course live music with Nina Mazani and her musicians , will compose the backdrop of the culinary celebration in Vytina, in an event that aspires to unfold the diverse, wealth of flavors and products of the region to the general public. Presenter of the Festival is George Krikorian.
The experiences offered by the beautiful main village of Vytina in mountainous Arcadia
A fairytale mountain settlement built at an altitude of 1,033 meters, on Mount Mainalon stands out for the traditional architecture of the houses and public buildings, for the large central square – where everything happens – but also for the mesmerizing, dense forest that surrounds it . Vytina is an undisputed top autumn and winter destination, a mountainous region that awakens emotions and memories, surrounding the visitor with an aura of homely warmth and coziness, while the escape to nature in which you will encounter countless pines, firs and chestnuts is a wonderful opportunity for exploration and wandering.
According to the prevailing opinion, its name derives from the word “Vythos” because it was originally built in a basin between hills. It is included in one of the most valuable mountain resorts of the Peloponnese and more broadly in Greece. The settlement of Vytina has no more than 650 permanent residents, however, from September onwards it is bustling with life. The fireplaces are lit and the restaurants are buzzing with travelers eager to taste the best local products (meat is undeniably prominent on every menu), after first enjoying a long walk on wonderful and scenic hiking trails in one of the most beautiful forests of Peloponnese.
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