The vast mountains surrounding Ioannina are filled with surprises. One of the most beautiful is «the villages behind the mountains”. There you can find 46 villages of incomparable beauty, drowned in vegetation. Stone is everywhere too, either as a part of the scenery or by human creation.
Monodendri, Greece
A visit the stone forest from the place "Oxia", from where the view of the Vikos gorge is excellent
Kipoi, Greece
The village "Kipoi" was the old capital of the area of "Zagori" and one of the oldest settlements of the area, known since 1431.
Koukouli, Greece
The bridge of "Noutsos" or "Kokoris" is located near the village of Koukouli, on the river of Voidomatis. Built in the 16th century.
Kapesovo, Greece
The village "Kapesovo" is wonderful and traditional, with few residents, but many beauties. Next to the village "Vradeto", there is "Vradeto steps", one of the most beautiful stone made steps of the area.
Monodendri, Greece
Monodendri village located on the southwestern slopes of the peak "Storos" of Pindos, near the entrance of Vikos gorge,
Vitsa, Greece
One of the largest villages of "Zagori", with its stone houses and many churches (Profitis Ilias - 17th century, Holy Monastery of Panagia, Agios Nikolaos and Taxiarches Churches of the 17th century).
Vovousa, Greece
The village "Vovousa" is built on the two banks of the River Aoos, has in its center one of the most beautiful mono-arced stone bridges of Zagori that was built in 1748
lages of the central "Zagori" and the oldest monastery of the area, "Panagia" "Pogoniotissa"
Metsovo, Greece
The artificial lake of Aoos fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was constructed in 1986 for the purpose of producing energy. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark.
Vikos, Greece
"Vikos" village is one of the most famous villages, is located at 770 meters altitude, at the top of a rock, located between the three sides of the river "Voidomatis"
Aristi, Greece
Aristi village, is the main village you will find exploring West Zagori You will be impressed by the excelent church of the Assumption, the stone made streets, the old fountain and the traditional cafes in the main square of the village.
Papigko, Greece
The village of Papigo (980m altitude) is one of the most beautiful villages of Zagori, known as the settlement from the 14th century.
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