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{{Infobox Greek Dimos
  |name = Arachova
  |name_local = Αράχωβα 
|type = municipal unit
|image_map = DE Arachovis.svg 
|map_caption = Location within the regional unit
| periph = [[Central Greece (administrative region)|Central Greece]]
| periphunit         = [[Boeotia]]
|municipality = [[Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra]]
  |pop_municunit = 2439
  |population_as_of = 2021
  |area_municunit = 139.45 
  |elevation = 968
  |coordinates = {{coord|38|29|N|22|35|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
  |postal_code = 320 04
  |area_code = 22670
  |licence = ΒΙ
  |website = [http://www.arachova.com/ arachova.com]
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|caption_skyline    = '''Clockwise from top:''' View of Arachova, Arachova Town Hall, view of the center, a street in Arachova, Arachova Clock Tower, Arachova Square, Church of Agios Georgios
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'''Arachova''' ({{langx|el|Αράχωβα}}, also Αράχοβα) is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of [[Boeotia]].  Since the 2011 [[Kallikratis plan|local government reform]] it is a municipal unit, part of the municipality [[Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra]].<ref name=Kallikratis>{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL81-32jgAMSfbnMRVjyfnPUeJInJ48_97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsb2fGphpq4MKX2ZkaHobySNnvZCNHXvYVvlf80XevW0Q.|title=ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]}}</ref> It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to the town of Delphi. The town is a popular day or weekend trip destination  from Attica and a gathering place for the rich and famous.  This is not to be confused with Caryae (also spelled Karye) which is a town in the Southern Peleponnese that used to be called Arachova.

Greek rebels under [[Georgios Karaiskakis]] defeated the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] at the 1826 [[Battle of Arachova]].

The [[Formaela]] cheese from Arachova has been designated as a [[protected designation of origin]].<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=215500 WIPO]</ref> Nearby Arachova, modern ski facilities are popular with visitors. Although contemporary culture tends to outdo regional folklore, the town maintains some local customs and demonstrates them at celebrations on [[Saint George's Day|23 April]], in the honor of the patron [[Saint George]].

Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. The town center includes a huge and steep cliff, the Bell Tower, covered with dense ivy. At the top of the tower is a large 10m height clock. Arachova is famous for its black wine, its "brusque", the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts and [[woodcut]] creations as well.

==Historical significance==
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==Geography==

Arachova is situated at about a 970&nbsp;m (3182&nbsp;ft) elevation on the southern slope of [[Mount Parnassus]], above the valley of the river [[Pleistos]]. The municipal unit has an area of 139.448&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=stat01>{{cite web|url=http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |publisher=National Statistical Service of Greece |title=Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) |language=el |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921212047/http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf |archivedate=2015-09-21 }}</ref> Arachova is located 8&nbsp;km E of [[Delphi]], 9&nbsp;km northwest of [[Distomo]], 18&nbsp;km southeast of [[Amfissa]] and 26&nbsp;km west of [[Livadeia]]. The [[Greek National Road 48]] ([[Naupactus]] - Delphi - Livadeia) passes through the town. The [[Parnassos Ski Centre]] is situated to the north.

==Climate==
Arachova has a temperate climate. Snow falls in winter, though its sheltered location means that it receives less snow than areas at similar altitudes on the north side of Parnassos mountain. Summers are warm with pleasant nights.
{{Weather box
| location = Arachova (1.069m)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
|collapsed=y
| Jan high C = 5.9
| Feb high C = 8.4
| Mar high C = 11.5
| Apr high C = 13.5
| May high C = 19.8
| Jun high C = 24.2
| Jul high C = 26.7
| Aug high C = 27.5
| Sep high C = 23.8
| Oct high C = 19.3
| Nov high C = 13
| Dec high C = 9.2
| Jan low C = 0.2
| Feb low C = 2
| Mar low C = 4.6
| Apr low C = 6.4
| May low C = 11.2
| Jun low C = 15.5
| Jul low C = 18
| Aug low C = 18.7
| Sep low C = 15.5
| Oct low C = 12.3
| Nov low C = 7.5
| Dec low C = 4.7
| Jan precipitation mm = 129.4
| Feb precipitation mm = 62.1
| Mar precipitation mm = 75.3
| Apr precipitation mm = 62.6
| May precipitation mm = 32.4
| Jun precipitation mm = 35.8
| Jul precipitation mm = 44.3
| Aug precipitation mm = 36.3
| Sep precipitation mm = 75.2
| Oct precipitation mm = 56.2
| Nov precipitation mm = 97.3
| Dec precipitation mm = 125.6
| source = http://penteli.meteo.gr/stations/arahova/ (2019 – 2020 averages)
}}

==Historical population==
{| class=wikitable
! Year !! Population 
|-
| 1981 || 2,910
|-
| 1991 || 3,084
|-
| 2001 || 4,158
|-
| 2011 || 2,770
|-
| 2021 || 2,439
|}

==Notable people==
*[[Loukas Papaioannou]] (1831-1890), medical doctor and professor

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Arachova hoj05.jpg|View of the town hall
File:EHGritaly_120305-02_(Street_in_Arachova).JPG|A street in Arachova
File:Arachova hoj17.jpg|View of Arachova
File:Arachova hoj06.jpg|Another street of the city
File:Arachova.jpg|Arachova Viewpoint
File:The Weavers, Arachova.jpg|Weavers in Arachova in 1877, by [[Théodore Jacques Ralli]] 
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of settlements in Boeotia]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Commons category|Arachova}}
*[http://www.arachova.com Arachova site]

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Arachova
|North = [[Amfikleia]]
|Northeast = [[Tithorea]]
|East = [[Davleia]]
|Southeast = [[Distomo]]
|South = [[Antikyra]]
|Southwest = [[Desfina]]
|West = [[Delphi]]
|Northwest = [[Parnassos (municipality)|Parnassos]]
}}
{{Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra div}}

[[Category:Populated places in Boeotia]]
[[Category:Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra]]
[[Category:Mount Parnassus]]