Arachova is situated at about a 950 m elevation on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus, above the valley of the river Pleistos. Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture and is characterized as the absolute cosmopolitan destination of the winter season. Places worth visiting are Plaka Square, the clock of Arachova, the folklore museum and the church of Agios Georgios with a wonderful view.