Holiday in Zagori

What makes Zagori special as a destination?

Zagori is an area of 46 traditional stone villages (Zagorochoria) in the Pindos Mountains of Epirus and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023. The region impresses with spectacular stone bridges, cobbled mule paths, and the Vikos Gorge, which, with a depth of 900 meters and a width of only 1,100 meters, is considered one of the deepest gorges in the world — according to the Guinness Book, even the deepest in relation to its width. The stone villages are masterpieces of folk architecture: gray slate roofs, massive walls, cobbled squares, and ancient plane trees characterize places like Monodendri, Papingo, Kipi, and Dilofo. Many of the once-abandoned houses have been converted into atmospheric boutique hotels and guesthouses that attract hikers and nature lovers from all over Europe. The famous stone arch bridges, built by local craftsmen without mortar, span rushing rivers and deep gorges — the triple bridge at Kipi is the most photographed motif. Hikers will find a paradise in Zagori: The Vikos Gorge Trail from Monodendri to Vikos village, the ascent of the Astraka peak (2,436 meters), and the hike to Drakolimni (Dragon Lake) at an altitude of 2,050 meters are among the most beautiful trekking routes in Greece. The natural rock pools of the Voidomatis River, considered one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, invite for a refreshing swim in summer. In winter, Zagori transforms into a snowy landscape, and the nearby ski centers at the Metsovo Pass offer modest but atmospheric skiing. Zagori is the Greece that most tourists never get to see — and that’s exactly what makes it so special.