ELATI - In the Embrace of Mount Koziakas Elati is one of the most popular mountain destinations in the country and is often called the “Arachova of Thessaly.” It combines the comforts that visitors seek with the wonderful fir-covered landscapes of Koziakas. Formerly known as "Tyrna," Elati is built at an altitude of 921 meters on the slopes of Koziakas ("Kerketion"). It is a popular destination for all seasons of the year, but the truth is that it is at its best when it is dressed in white!Until about the 1980s, Elati was known only to hunters. Then it began to timidly take its first tourist "steps," with the stunning landscapes that surround it and its excellent climate as its main advantages. The next two decades put it firmly on the tourist map, but always with careful movements, modestly and humbly. There are no mammoth units here, only atmospheric hostels. The nights are not wild, although you will be able to enjoy a drink. In the matter of food, both the "gourmet" and the "traditional" will be satisfied, while there is no shortage of shops such as "Likno" with traditional products and local herbs of the area. Image Base for explorationsAlthough it is not of particular architectural interest, partly because it was completely destroyed by the Germans during World War II, it remains picturesque and lends itself to walks, either in the village or in the forests that surround it. Elati is an ideal "base" for road explorations in Koziakas, but also a little further in the area of Aspropotamos. It can also be the "base" for ski lovers, as the Pertouli Ski Center is just 9 km away. For the more adventurous, there is Kokkinos Vrachos, an organized climbing field with seven routes of varying degrees of difficulty.
