The majestic mountains encircling Ioannina are brimming with wonders. Among the most stunning is “the villages behind the mountains.” Here, 46 villages of unparalleled beauty are nestled amidst lush greenery. Stone is omnipresent, whether as a natural element or through human craftsmanship.
The majestic mountains encircling Ioannina are brimming with wonders. Among the most stunning is “the villages behind the mountains.” Here, 46 villages of unparalleled beauty are nestled amidst lush greenery. Stone is omnipresent, whether as a natural element or through human craftsmanship.
Central Zagori Villages
Stone Forest - Visit the Stone Forest from “Oxia,” where the view of the Vikos Gorge is breathtaking.
Kipoi - The village of “Kipoi” was once the capital of the “Zagori” area and is one of its oldest settlements, dating back to 1431.
Kokkori Bridge - The “Noutsos” or “Kokoris” Bridge is situated near the village of…
Central Zagori Villages
Stone Forest - Visit the Stone Forest from “Oxia,” where the view of the Vikos Gorge is breathtaking.
Kipoi - The village of “Kipoi” was once the capital of the “Zagori” area and is one of its oldest settlements, dating back to 1431.
Kokkori Bridge - The “Noutsos” or “Kokoris” Bridge is situated near the village of Koukouli, spanning the Voidomatis River. It was constructed in the 16th century.
Kapesovo - The village of “Kapesovo” is charming and traditional, with a small population but abundant beauty. Adjacent to the village “Vradeto,” you’ll find the “Vradeto Steps,” renowned as one of the most beautiful stone stairways in the region.
Monodendri - Monodendri village is located on the southwestern slopes of the “Storos” peak in Pindos, near the entrance to the Vikos Gorge.
Vitsa - One of the largest villages in “Zagori,” Vitsa is known for its stone houses and numerous churches, including Profitis Ilias (17th century), the Holy Monastery of Panagia, and the Agios Nikolaos and Taxiarches Churches, all from the 17th century.
East Zagori Villages
Vovousa - The village of “Vovousa” is built on both banks of the Aoos River and features one of Zagori’s most beautiful single-arched stone bridges, constructed in 1748.
Greveniti - Greveniti village, situated at an altitude of 980 meters, offers stunning views of the central “Zagori” villages and is home to the area’s oldest monastery, “Panagia Pogoniotissa.”
Aoos Springs Lake - The artificial Aoos Springs Lake, located at an altitude of 1,350 meters, covers an area of 12 square kilometers and was created in 1986 for energy production. It lies between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark.
West Zagori Villages
Vikos - The village of “Vikos” is one of the most renowned villages, perched at an altitude of 770 meters atop a rock, surrounded on three sides by the Voidomatis River.
Aristi - Aristi village is the main village to explore in West Zagori. Visitors will be captivated by the exquisite Church of the Assumption, the stone-paved streets, the old fountain, and the traditional cafes in the village’s main square.
Papigko - The village of Papigo, at an altitude of 980 meters, is one of Zagori’s most picturesque villages, known as a settlement since the 14th century.
- Lunch included
- Lunch included
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