Tripoli is a vibrant city, full of life, less than two hours drive from the capital city of Athens. Tripoli has managed to maintain its long upscale tradition while, at the same time, it constitutes a role model of city development. Although a city with commercial and production history, it simultaneously is a welcoming place with warmth, friendly people and intense colors.
The long history of Tripoli goes back to the 15th century when the city was mentioned as Droboliza in the Venetian records. From the 17th century onwards, the city becomes the center of the Peloponnese, a multicultural state with plenty of commercial activities and people of various backgrounds. Afterwards, the city was the symbol of the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
From Tripoli, the journey for the discovery of Arcadia begins. Viewing the eternal mountains from Areos square, a visitor must decide which facet of Arcadia he will unfold each time, because nobody visits Arcadia only once.
Arcadia has an acclaimed sports history and Arcadians were always amongst the winners of the Ancient Olympic Games. The overwhelming nature with many mountainous routes presented them with a first class opportunity to train for the games.
Following the footsteps of tradition, Arcadia & Tripoli in particular is a sports destination, with high standards facilities and premises that promote sports.
Sports facilities include outdoor track & field, volleyball & basketball courts, 3 tennis courts, soccer field, aquatic center and other multiuse sports facilities. The premises host local as well as national games with absolute success.
Finally, Tripoli has a significant tourist infrastructure that meet the needs of accommodation, dinning, fun and other leisure activities that offer collectively a complete tourist package for every budget.