Since Zagoria stand out for the variety of their local products, shopping is a great activity. The main commercial spot is obviously Ioannina, the capital of the prefecture, where you can find sweet shops, folk-art shops and some very good silverware.
In Zagoria, the options are more limited. However, there are some small local shops spread out in the villages. There you will find local jam, honey, homemade butter and spoon sweets. You will also find some high-quality primary products that are characteristic of the area, such as milk apples, chestnuts, walnuts and meat. Kapesovo hosts a small sweetshop that sells local jam and some alcoholic beverages, such as raki and different wines.
In Metsovo, both craftsmen and women have kept valid the woodcarving and weaving traditions of the area. There are some clothing shops, selling some models with great embroidering. Shops in Metsovo sell the main local production in alimentary terms, which in this case are cheeses and red wine. When shopping around Zagoria, get your senses ready to try the local delicacies and choose among the variety of hand woven articles.
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