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Zagoria Excursions: Things to do and to see on Zagoria, Sightseeing, Epirus

 
Zagoria is a complex of 46 mountainous villages on the north eastern part of Greece, in the region of Epirus. The area is famous for its traditional vilages and its natural beauty, as the National Reserve Vikos-Aoos is there. Over the last years, the area has developed active tourism and ecotourism.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Zagoria: Hotels, Island Hopping, Customised holidays and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this lovely resort.

Zagoria offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent place!

Below you will find all the Zagoria highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the churches and the museums of Zagoria.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.
 
:: Papigo village

Location:
60 km from Ioannina
Description: Papigo is probably the most famous village of Zagoria. It is known for its traditional, stone houses and its nice views.
Papigo village Zagoria
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:: Monodendri village

Location: 40 km from Ioannina
Description: Monodendri is very close to the Gorge of Vikos, the second deepest in the world, so it is surrounded by great natural beauty.
Monodendri village Zagoria
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:: Church of Agia Paraskevi

Location: In a walking distance from Monodendri
Description: The Byzantine Monastery of Agia Paraskevi has been built on the edge of Vikos Gorge and can be reached by a 600m trekking path from Monodendri.
Agia Paraskevi church in Zagoria
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:: Vikos Gorge

Location: Close to Monodendri
Description: Vikos Gorge is the second deepest gorge in the world (after Grand Canyon in the USA). It offers impressive views and great chances for extreme sports.
Zagoria Vikos Gorge
>> Info & Pictures of: Vikos Gorge  

:: Ioannina town

Description: Ioannina is the fourth largest town in Greece. It is found about an hour from Zagoria and is known for its cultural heritage. Among the sites to see are the Castle and the wonderful lake of the town with a small island in the middle of it.
Ioannina town
>> Info & Pictures of: Ioannina  
:: Sport Activities in Zagoria

Description: The mountainous area and the natural beauty of Zagoria offer a lot of chances to practise some extremes sports. There are many clubs in Zagoria that organize trekking excursions, rafting in Voidomatis river, rock climbing in Vikos Gorge, river trekking, horse riding and archery.
>> Info & Pictures of: Sport Activities  
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