From the Slavic word meaning "behind the mountains," Zagoria constitute a unique residential, historical and cultural unity of 46 villages north of the basin of Ioannina. They are located between Gamila and Mitsikeli Mountains as well as the Aoos River, part of the massive Pindus Mountain Range that stretches from North-West to Central Greece. They are geographically divided into three sections: the Central, West and East Zagori with twenty, ...
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Zagoria: Vikos Gorge
Inside the Vikos-Aoos National Park, lies a wonderful and unique place called the Vikos Gorge. It is cherished and sought after for hiking. For hundreds of years, it has not been changed and is a unique part of Greece that is home for beautiful wildlife and is a great little gem of Earth for activities in the Greek nature. This gorge can be found in an area known as Zagoria. It is in the northwest corner of Greece bordering Albania, in the ...