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Mainalo Ski Center · Ostrakina

The closest ski center
to Athens

Slopes for every level, a cosy chalet and endless fir forests in the heart of Arcadia.

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Ostrakina · Arcadia

Mainalo Ski Center: skiing in the heart of Arcadia

At Ostrakina on Mount Mainalo, in the fir forests of Arcadia, lies the ski center closest to Athens. It has been operating since 1965 and is one of the three oldest ski centers in Greece.

Seven slopes, almost 6 kilometres in total, cover every level: from the «Krios» beginners’ slope to the 2.5 km Perifereiaki. Three lifts (Aetos, Arktouros, Krios), a sledding area, a chalet with a café, equipment rental and parking make a day on the mountain easy for the whole family.

Around the ski center, Vytina, Levidi, Dimitsana and Stemnitsa complete the experience with traditional hospitality, hiking and local cuisine, in every season of the year.

7slopes for every level

~6 kmof slopes in total

3lifts

operating since1965

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Ski Report

Conditions on the mountain today

Off season Last update: 06/11/2026, 18:26

The winter season has not started yet. We will post an update here as soon as the facilities open.

Our hare is still warming up and waxing his skis. As soon as the snow falls, we'll be ready!

Slopes & lifts

0/3 lifts 0/7 slopes 0–0 cm snow

Lifts

Aetos 570 mClosed
Arktouros 350 mClosed
Krios 100 mClosed

Slopes

1Vorini (North) 600 mClosed
2Touristiki 700 mClosed
3Perifereiaki 2,500 mClosed
4Polyvios 800 mClosed
5Anatoliki (East) 800 mClosed
6Arktouros 350 mClosed
7Krios (beginners) 130 mClosed

Facilities & roads

Facilities

ChaletClosed
Sled areaClosed

Roads

Kardaras → Ski CenterOpen
Vytina → Ski CenterOpen

Weather at the ski center 1,609 m

6°C Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 95%

Today 7° / 6° —
Tomorrow 13° / 6° 1.4 mm
Thu 12/11 14° / 5° —

Forecast: MET Norway · refreshed every 30′

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1965

The ski center has been running since 1965 and is one of the three oldest in Greece.

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Our villages

Tour of Mainalo

Mainalo, the heart of Arcadia, is one of the best-loved winter destinations in Greece, combining natural beauty with the warmth of local tradition.

ALONISTAINA Alonistaina is a mountainous village in the prefecture of Arcadia. Built at an altitude of 1,220 meters on the slopes of Mount Mainalo, it… Discover the village →

DIMITSANA A truly beautiful village—almost a "feast for the eyes"—Dimitsana invites you to enjoy a walk through its charming cobbled alleys. Built on… Discover the village →

ELLINIKON A beautiful village between Stemnitsa and Karytaina, Elliniko is an ideal base for those looking to engage in extreme sports on… Discover the village →

KARYTAINA This charming little village is located in the upper course of the Alfeios River, spread across a steep hillside. At first glance,… Discover the village →

LAGADIA This is the main village of the region and the homeland of the Deligiannis family. It is built amphitheatrically on a steep… Discover the village →

LEVIDI The village spreads along the foothills of Mount Mainalo in a stunning, lush location, nestled among two or three neighboring hills overlooking the plain… Discover the village →

MAGOULIANA Just 10 km from Vytina, you can visit the village of Magouliana, the highest-altitude village in Arcadia. The landscape is stunning, as Magouliana is… Discover the village →

STEMNITSA Stemnitsa is one of the most important traditional settlements in the Peloponnese. Built at an altitude of 1,050 meters on the slopes of… Discover the village →

VALTESINIKO Valtesiniko, now part of the Municipality of Gortynia, is a picturesque yet vibrant village with around 350 residents—a significant number considering the depopulation… Discover the village →

VYTINA Located at an altitude of 1,033 meters on Mount Mainalo, in a lush area dominated by pine, fir, and chestnut trees, Vytina is considered… Discover the village →

Explore the beauty and tradition of the villages of Mainalo

Every year Mainalo Ski Center welcomes visitors looking for unforgettable skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, while the area is also famous for its countless hiking trails through fir trees and green landscapes. Yet the charm of Mainalo is not limited to activities. The villages around it are living monuments of culture, history and genuine hospitality.

Vytina, known as «the bride of Mainalo», charms with its stately atmosphere and traditional architecture, while historic Levidi impresses with its liveliness and cultural past. Dimitsana, with its legendary cobbled lanes and the Open-Air Water Power Museum, is a true journey back in time, as is Stemnitsa, the traditional village that radiates elegance and charm. In Alonistaina and Valtesiniko you will enjoy complete peace and an authentic atmosphere, while Karytaina, with its famous castle and breathtaking view, will captivate you.

Do not miss the lesser-known but equally impressive villages such as Magouliana, Lagkadia and Elliniko, hidden gems full of stories and traditions. Here every village is a small paradise for lovers of nature, local cuisine and authentic experiences.

Whether you love skiing and winter sports or you are looking for relaxation and adventure in nature, the villages of Mainalo invite you to an unforgettable experience, in every season of the year.

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