Why go
The best way to meet Agios Dimitrios is on foot. Its square is where people gather, and the lanes lead past old houses, churches and traces of the work that shaped village life. From the square, wander east towards the school and threshing floors, then west towards the older church and the olive groves.
Plan it from Agios Dimitrios
Start at the retreat and walk to the square without making a strict itinerary. Look for the village’s Zarakas Life and Gastronomy Museum, but confirm current visiting arrangements before planning around it. Finish with a meal or drink in the square and use the next morning for a longer outing.
With thanks to Dr Dimitra Kamarinou, who restored this house and shared her knowledge of the region with us.