The famous Zagorochoria
The Gorge of Vikos and the Guinness book The Gorge of Vikos is in the Guinness book as the canyon with the smallest opening. It is a sight that will evoke awe and admiration. If you love hiking, you can cross the canyon and end up at the source of the Voidomatis river. The stone bridge of Voidomatis that stands imposing, with the river to cross harmoniously the ravine of Vikos, is of particular beauty. The rivers of Aoos and of Voidomatis host many species of fish and rare birds and insects. Browse and discover the beauty and have fun by rafting or kayaking in the crystal clear waters. |
Zagorochoria villages are located in the prefecture of Ioannina between Metsovo and Konitsa and are divided into East, West and Central Zagori.
This is an area of unlimited range of natural beauty surrounded by mountains and it consists of 46 villages.
Immersed in pines and firs, with many streams and rivers with scattered stone bridges, the famous Zagorochoria are one of the most interesting destinations and are always ready to guide you to their exciting paths.
The flora and fauna of the region are very rich and is the home of many rare species. In Zagori, find shelter deers, bears, jackals, etc.
Apart from the images of infinite beauty that you will see, Zagori is perfect for your entertainment.
Meet inch by inch the tall mountains via a fascinating climbing, discover the magic of the river through a fun ride with kayak or rafting, tour to the National Park of Vikos and Aoos, admire the Pindos National Park (Valia Calda) and enjoy nature in its glory.
The area offers organized mountain refuges, center for rafting and canoeing - kayaking, hang gliding track and in the village of Aspraggeli shooting competitions take place with great interest.
Pay close attention to the surrounding areas and visit all the attractions of this district, one by one, filling your holidays with magical images.
The grand canyon of Vikos is a truly beautiful location. It is considered one of the deepest canyons in the world and has a width that starts from 30 and reaches 100 meters. The depth is over 900 meters and the vegetation is very dense.
There you will find a wide variety of willows, trees, herbs, flowers and much more natural wealth.
Of unique beauty is also the stone bridge of Kaber Aga in East Zagori over Zagoritikos river, the Kalogerikos or Plakidas bridge in the area of the Kipi, the bridge of Noutsos at Voidomatis river, where is located the cave in which the brigand Davelis had been hidden, the remarkable bridge of Konitsa in the exit of the river Aoos, which built in 1870 and is considered as one of the biggest bridges in Greece. Generally you will find many stone arched bridges and each one "carries" its own history, others are small and others larger, others more narrowly and others wide, but all with their own unique beauty.
The Drakolimni lake, an excellent wetland, hosts hundreds of rare species as the Alpine newt. The area of the lake is approximately 5 acres and is surrounded by the mountains of Astrakas and Gamila. To go to Drakolimni you should start from Papigo and from there follow the marked trail.
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