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Arachova
Europe is one of the five inhabited traditional continents of the Earth. Physically and geologically, Europe is the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, west of Asia. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. On the east, Europe is divided from Asia by the water divide of the Ural Mountains and by the Caspian Sea. Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area and third-largest continent after Asia and Africa in population.
Arachova is a town, and a municipality of which this town is the seat, located in the western part of the prefecture of Viotia. It is one of the highest towns. It is located southeast of Amfissa, South of Lamia, west of Livadeia, 160 kilometers northwest of Athens, northeast of Itea and 12 kilometers east of Delphi. Including Hydra, it is one of the municipalities that only have one commune and two settlements.
Arachova has a school which is located in the south and the central part, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a church, a small post office and a square in the centre with the town hall of Ano Pogoni. Arachova is a touristic attraction because of the proximity to popular Delphi but was developed in the late 20th century with a ski resort.
The traditions and popular activities are maintained and are celebrated by the inhabitants. Traditional dances, the reviving of the fight of Arachova against the Turks as well as meals. A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Arachova is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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