Tsitalia

Tsitalia is a small mountain village in Southern Kynouria, built on a plateau of Mount Parnonas, on the eastern slopes of Sgouria, at an elevation of approximately 550 meters. The village is surrounded by lush green countryside and strongly preserves the characteristics of rural life, as its residents are primarily engaged in agriculture—particularly olive and grape cultivation—as well as livestock farming. Its traditional character remains alive through the old stone-built houses—either single-story or two-story—which bear witness to the long history of settlement in the area.

The area appears to have been inhabited for several centuries, and local tradition traces the inhabitants’ origins to Crete. The village is situated between Mount Sgouria and Mount Koumaria, and just before entering it, one encounters rocky formations of particular geological interest. From the site of Prophet Elias, there is a breathtaking view of the Myrtoan Sea, stretching all the way to the islands of the Saronic Gulf and Acronauplia—a feature that lends the village a unique natural charm.

Among the most important sights in Tsitalia are the old church of Saint Demetrius, the small chapel of the Virgin Mary dating from the Ottoman era, the old elementary school built in 1928, and the old settlement. Thus, Tsitalia combines natural beauty, traditional architecture, and historical heritage, making it a quintessential village of mountainous Kynouria.