Delphi
Day 1
Driving to Delphi
Yes, the road is winding and yes, overtaking on an unfamiliar single-lane carriageway is hazardous and nerve-racking. But the drive to Delphi was by far the most scenic, with a multitude of gravelled vantages inviting drivers to stop and savour the crisp mountain air. Take your time and wind down your windows.
Cater 2-3 hours as there’s plenty to read and see. Essentially the Delphi dig moved indoors.
Almost entirely ruins. Best appreciated after visiting the museum, which gives context to the ancient stones.
Very touristy town with an inexplicably narrow road that’s effectively one-way. A true wonder how trucks even traverse the bends and parked cars. The worst part is that highway traffic meanders through instead of around the town, which just exacerbates the congestion.
Enough of whining about traffic. Arachova itself is small and serves Delphi crowds and the nearby ski resort. Besides the usual restaurants and cafes, stores here largely hawk winter wear and random souvenirs. Little to see here besides the always breathtaking Parnassus view.
One of our most expensive meals in Greece. With foam, plating and a ~EUR20 price tag, SKALA is more gastronomy than comfort food. Even water was EUR5. Quite surprised to see no English menu at such an upmarket establishment.
A modern ice cream place nestled alongside the main road of Arachova. Their waffles come in perfect little bite-sized chunks.
The only hotel we stayed at all trip. Rooms are a little cramped, but that’s just the price of staying in Delphi.
Overpriced with tiny TVs. Unfortunately the only place in Delphi screening the World Cup.
Day 2
Buffet Breakfast
Typically a vacation staple, this was strangely our first buffet breakfast after three years of COVID-induced deprivation. Nothing outstanding here, just reheated supermarket fare.
