Historically Kalavrita first appear in 776 B.C. under the name of Kynethi, which reveals the inhabitants' aptitude in hunting. Kynethi was situated S.E. of today's Kalavrita, a location between the chapel of Aghios Constantinos and the Castle.

Kalavrita took on this name during the Frank occupation and derives from the words "kala vrita", meaning good springs that run in and out of the town. It is built at an altitude of 756m above sea level in the shadow of mount Helmos, a privileged location full of fir trees.

Throughout the province of Kalavrita, you may visit very important religious, historical and archaeological sites, and other sites of great physical beauty and of tourist interests.