5Zagorochoria — Wild beauty and stone-built harmony

The Zagori villages of Epirus are a world apart — 46 traditional settlements scattered across dramatic landscapes of deep ravines and arched stone bridges.  

Winter amplifies their wild beauty, with mist curling through the Vikos Gorge and snow dusting the slate rooftops. Stay in a restored guesthouse with a fireplace, enjoy homemade pies and red wine, and hike trails that lead to panoramic viewpoints. Villages like Papingo, Monodendri, and Aristi are ideal bases for exploring this region’s unspoiled charm.