Among the many attractions of the Peloponnese special attention certainly deserves Anse Cochon picturesque gorge. It is located high in the mountains in the western part of Arcadia and it is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the Peloponnese. Anse Cochon length of the gorge is about 15 km and a maximum width - about 2 km. At the bottom of the gorge runs rough mountain river Lucius, from which, in fact, the gorge got its name.

Anse Cochon Gorge is considered one of the most interesting and colorful attractions of the Peloponnese. In addition to the incredible beauty of breathtaking scenery, here you will find a lot of interesting places - ancient churches and monasteries, the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Gortys, famous for its temple of Asclepius, as well as small traditional Greek villages, nestled on the slopes of the picturesque, overgrown with thick forests rocky mountains surrounding the valley , and much more.

Of particular interest, of course, are the ancient temples - the "old" and "new" Monastery of the Philosopher (10th and 17th century, respectively), built directly into the rock monastery of St. John the Baptist (12th century), the monastery Emialon and Church St. Andreas. Certainly worth a visit and picturesque settlement Dimitsana, located in the northern part of the gorge on the mountain slopes at an altitude of about 950 meters above sea level. Not far from Dimitsana is a fascinating museum and hydropower in the open air. Individual attention and picturesque villages such as the Stemnitsa and Karitayna with a number of interesting attractions.

Those wishing to make a fascinating walking tour directly from the depths of the gorge Anse Cochon is worth considering that in the rainy season these places quite dangerous and like walking is not recommended.