Discover one of the Peloponnese's best-kept secrets: Lake Tsivlou, a hauntingly beautiful natural lake born from a 1912 landslide, cradled in forested gorge country above the charming mountain village of Zarouchla — Greece as few visitors ever see it.
What to expect
Your private vehicle winds up into the Aroanian Mountains through chestnut and plane-tree forest, arriving at emerald Lake Tsivlou where a lakeside trail offers reflections of sheer limestone cliffs. A short drive on brings you to Zarouchla — a slate-roofed Arcadian village where time moves slowly and lunch at a family-run taverna is the highlight of many a seasoned traveller's trip. The return winds through the Selinous gorge for one final dramatic flourish.
Good to know
Approx. 6–7 hours round trip from Patras port. Lakeside trail is easy-moderate; wear walking shoes. Best in spring and early autumn when wildflowers and autumn colour peak respectively. Pre-book private vehicle with English-speaking guide; limited availability in peak summer.