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Zagori & Epirus Coast

Zagori is a little-known gem of a place in north west Greece. While many visitors to Greece fixate on the islands, it’s this wild, wooded region in the Pindos mountains that many Greeks treasure. Our Greentraveller’s Guide introduces Zagori and also the Epirus coast two hours away. We pinpoint the must-walk routes and reveal those small family hotels and restaurants that offer a local touch that makes a holiday special. www.greentraveller.co.uk/greentravellers-guide-zagori-epirus-coast
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the beach is crowded with people and boats on clear blue water, surrounded by wooded hills
Parga Greece
Family Hotel
Olive Trees
Holiday Specials
North West
Beach Day
Stretching
Crescent
Writers
Greentraveller's Guides
Sarakiniko, near Parga, Greece Though busy in peak season due to taxi boats from Parga, Sarakiniko provides a wonderful beach-day at other times. Its crescent of sand arcs beneath a hillside of silver olive trees, stretching between rocky headlands that offer good snorkelling, and there are three tavernas for lunch. If you have toddlers, be aware that the bay shelves steeply in places.
a woman standing on top of a wooden bridge next to a lush green mountain range
Greece
A Place
Zagori and Epirus Coast, Greece
Zagori and Epirus Coast, Greece
a person standing on rocks looking out at the water and boats in the harbor behind them
Love Beach
Beach Holidays
Travel Writer
Small Family
Beach Holiday
The Locals
Greentraveller's Guides
Greentraveller’s Guide introduces Zagori, but we know you love beach holidays, too, so we’ve extended our coverage to include the Epirus coast two hours away. We pinpoint the must-walk routes, provide insights into Zagori heritage and highlight sights known to Homer. We also reveal those small family hotels and restaurants that offer a local touch that makes a holiday special.
a group of people riding on top of a raft down a river next to tall rocks
Visit Albania
Albania Travel
River Rafting
White Water Rafting
Albania
Rafting
Solo Travel
Outdoors Adventure
Tao
Greentraveller's Guides
Pull on your walking boots, saddle up for horse-riding, take the plunge wild-swimming, canyoning and rafting, or dive into quiet, lush forests to forage wild mushrooms for supper
a large pizza sitting on top of a pile of hay next to a wooden spatula
Mediterranean Fine Dining
Gluten Free Quiche
Epirus Greece
Mushroom Pie
Grilled Octopus
Breathtaking Scenery
Greek Flavors
Traveling Tips
Fresh Fish
Greentraveller's Guides
Fresh fish, charcaol-grilled octopus, risottos and traditional dishes like kleftico before a sparkling sea – Mediterranean fine dining starts here in Zagori and the Epirus Coast!
the mountains are very high up in the valley
Vikos Gorge
A Walk
Natural Landmarks
The World
Greentraveller's Guides
Vikos Gorge - this Unesco-listed gorge is the deepest in the world, in relation to it's width. A spectacular location for a walk, you can gaze up at the sheer cliffs that soar up 1,000m above you.
some rocks water and trees on a sunny day
Greek Heritage
Photography Book
Photography Guide
Local Guide
Book Photography
Beautiful Photography
Greentraveller's Guides
This pic is by local guide Costas Zissis who has published a beautiful photography book Zagori: Images of a Greek Heritage. His website offers photography guiding on request.
the water is very clear and blue with green trees in the backgrouds
Perfect Place
Springs
Dip
Travel
Greentraveller's Guides
Voidomatis Springs, near Vikos - the perfect place for a short, beautiful walk, amble amongst sheer limstone cliffs, luscious woodland and along the Voidomatis river, also a good place for a cooling dip.
an old stone wall with two archways in the center and grass on the other side
Ancient Temple
Ancient Temples
Place Of Worship
Archaeological Site
Worship
Greentraveller's Guides
Archaeological site of Dodona, near Ioannina - dated back to 2,000 BC by Herodotus, this ancient temple was originally built to honour Gaia, but was later devoted to Zeus. It even features as a place of worship for Achilles in Homer's 'The Iliad'.
a beach with people on it and mountains in the background
Crystal Clear Water
The Search
Clear Water
Crystal Clear
Greentraveller's Guides
Agia Paraskevi beach - despite its elusive location, this beach is well worth the search. Far less crowded than most, the bay is sheltered from waves and strong currents, making the crystal-clear water ideal for young children.
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Gluten free quiche
Mushroom pie
two people standing on the edge of a cliff with a river running between them and mountains in the background
15th Century
Greentraveller's Guides
Monastry of Agia Paraskevi - Zagori's most renown cultural attraction, this 15th-century monastry has an impressive location, imbedded in the side of the Vikos gorge, by some accounts the deepest gorge in the world.
there is a stone bridge in the middle of this mountain side area with steps leading up to it
Stone Bridge
Eiffel Tower
Most Beautiful
Bridge
Greentraveller's Guides
Kalogeriko Bridge, Kipi - the abundance of canyons in this area means the people of Zagori have long been expert bridge builders. Stretching 56m, this three part stone bridge has a reputation as the most beautiful,
there is a small river in the middle of some rocks
Plunge Pools
Plunge Pool
Natural Pool
Pool
Greentraveller's Guides
Ovires natural pools, Megalo Papigo - these idyllic, adjoining plunge-pools and cool, natural jacuzzis have been carved out of the riverbed over the centuries by the Rogovo stream.
an outdoor table and chairs overlooking the ocean
Restaurant
The Incredibles
Hotel
Greentraveller's Guides
Taverna Stefanos - a local favourite, this restaurant boasts incredible views and an ever changing menu, being entirely dependent on what its owner, a fisherman, caught the night before.
a man sitting on top of a wooden bench under a pergoline covered arbor
Coast Restaurant
Covered Terrace
Dappled Light
Dine In
Delicious Dishes
The Restaurant
The View
Greentraveller's Guides
Astra Restaurant - dine in dappled light under a vine-covered terrace and gaze up at the spectacular Astraka Towers. If the view alone isn't enough, the simple, yet undeniably delicious dishes on offer are all organic, with most of the produce reaching your plate just a few hours after being picked from the restaurant’s own allotments.