The historical and heritage-filled village of Dimitsana is certainly worth a visit – not only for its fascinating stone-built architecture but also for its cuisine and traditions – and so are the villages of Stemnitsa (known for jewellery making) and Lagadia (known for its skilled stone artisans and beautiful nature). These and many other villages were in danger of crumbling away as the people of Arkadia left the hardships of recent decades to seek a better live in Athens or abroad, but there are efforts to preserve the way of life, traditions and declining population to hopefully offset this decline. Ecotourism will certainly help keep this prefecture sustainable and economically viable.
