23 hairpin turns on the road from Paos to Kontovazaina
Located in Arcadia, in the central part of the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece, the road from Paos to Kontovazaina is a very challenging mountain drive with countless turns and very steep parts, with some sections up to 12%.
How long is the road from Paos to Kontovazaina?
The road is 13.1 km (8.13 miles) long, running north-south from Paos to Kontovazaina. It is fully paved but in pretty bad condition with puddles and a few potholes.
Is the road from Paos to Kontovazaina challenging?
The road is extremely demanding, with 23 hairpin turns and cliffs without safety barriers. Its highest elevation is at 1,157 m (3,795 ft) above sea level, in the Afrodisia Mountain. Drive with care, as this is a mountain road with dangerous drop-offs. It’s very steep, with some sections up to 12%.
How to drive the road from Paos to Kontovazaina?
This route is not recommended if your passengers are prone to car sickness. The road is very narrow in parts. It’s so narrow that it makes you feel like you are driving much faster than you actually are. Each time you encounter another vehicle coming from the opposite direction, one of the drivers has to stop to make space for the other to pass.