Nature & Ecology
- Just a short distance away, in Diakofto, begins the rack railway that carries you on a unique, breathtaking journey up to Kalavryta — for a stroll, a coffee, the historical museum, a meal — or, a little earlier, to Zachlorou for a meal beneath deep-shaded plane trees.
- Running alongside the railway is the European E4 hiking trail, passing through this remarkable route, a designated Natura protected area.
- On a day trip to Kalavryta, the Cave of the Lakes, 13 km further south, awaits with its 13 lakes across 3 levels (two open to visitors) and its rare, wild beauty.
- Lake Tsivlos is another spot of natural interest, ideal for a day trip to the beautiful mountain village of Zarouchla — a lake formed by a landslide in the early twentieth century.
After each excursion, on your way back, the Corinthian gulf beach will reward you with the swim and the relaxation you'll be looking for!
Religious Monuments
Several important monasteries are well worth a visit, a short distance away, usually along beautiful routes.
- Holy Monastery of the Taxiarches
- Holy Monastery of Megas Spilaio
- Holy Monastery of St. John the Theologian (a convent)
Cultural Events
- Open-air summer cinemas in the village and elsewhere (e.g. Selianitika).
- Frequent music and other events all along the Aigialia coast, from Akrata (Hatzidakis–Gatsos Foundation) to Aigio, the capital of Aigialia.
- Local festivals and celebrations.
Countryside & Local Products
The Aigialia hinterland is ideal for short excursions through vineyards and stunning landscapes overlooking the Corinthian gulf, paired with local products famous worldwide for their quality.
- Rose-petal preserve made by the monks of the Monastery of the Taxiarches.
- The local "Plagies Aigialeias" wines, with two boutique, pioneering wineries very close to Maistrali — Oenoforos by A. Rouvalis (11 km) and Tetramythos (16 km) — offering on-site wine tastings.
- Quality "Vostitza" currants from the local vineyards.
- Feta cheese and pasta from Kalavryta and mountainous Aigialia, as well as local goat kid, among others.
