almost the whole Greece is famous for its great wine, in the case of Zagoria, the best can be found in Vitsa. On the other hand, when it comes to sweet products, the area by excellence is Ioannina. Here, one of the most remarkable deserts is ‘kassiopita’, a pie with cheese. Sweets with syrup are also very common, as well as pastries filled with cream, such as ‘bougatsa’. There many bars, cafes and restaurants to try all these delicacies.
In Kapessovo village, in Central Zagoria, there is a small sweet shop you can buy local jam and some alcoholic beverages, such as raki and different wines. Some villages, however, have something even more special: fried frogs!
These products can also be bought in Ioannina, apart from Zagoria, and they are especially useful if you want to take a souvenir home. Ioannina offers some good shops to find such souvenirs, like the popular silverware that sells a great variety of jewellery, copper utensils, wood carvings and hand woven materials.
When it comes to buying traditional objects, Metsovo is another great location, as its inhabitants have kept the ancient traditions of weaving, woodcarving and making wooden art crafts. In terms of food, some of the most delightful cheeses and red wines can be found in Metsovo, like the local smoked cheese ‘Metsovone’.
With all these high-quality local products, you will surely find something according to your taste and budget. Take advantage of your visit to these villages and towns in order to taste their local delicacies and you will certainly find a good souvenir to take home.
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Since tradition has been kept so alive in Zagoria, the visitor has a great chance to try some new Zagorian flavors and buy some special local products there.
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