Kapsia village is situated at the foot of the northeastern side of mountain Menalo and constitutes one of the most picturesque settlements of the Peloponnese.  

A village with rich history stemming from the ancient times right through to the Greek revolution of 1821, where it is mentioned for its dynamic participation.

A village that gave birth to a headman of the revolution named Nikos Kalteziotis, whose original mansion still exists and has actually been reclaimed as a hotel bearing his name: Archontiko Kaltezioti (Kaltezioti Mansion). All in all, a very interesting area worthy of your visit for its ‘treasures’ of unique beauty and significance.

Here is a checklist of places to see while you are there:

-          The public Elementary School which dates back to the 1930s and you will come across it exiting Kapsia village and heading to Levidi village.

-          Kladouri winery

-          The picturesque church of prophet Elias

-          The Ancient Theater of Mandinea and the church of Saint Fotini at a mere 3.5 km from the village of Kapsia

-          The unique geological phenomenon of the Κapsia water sinkholes which drain the waters from the area’s plateau towards the valley of Argoliko and the Ionian Sea.

-          The 3 marble bust sculptures of Ioannis Orfanos (teacher of the village), Nikolaos Orfanos (benefactor of the village) and Elpida Orfanou (owner of the church of prophet Elias).

-          The elaborate golden coated hagiography of Panagia Eleftherotria (depiction of Virgin Mary) at the church of St. Nikolas.

-          The Kapsia caves located at 1 km from the village, where traces of human life from the Neolithic Age have been recorded and where you can also spot some more water sinkholes by its entrance.

From: Eva Kanellopoulos

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