Epirus

A hidden mountain corner of northwestern Greece, with canyons and stone bridges, stone villages and the lakeside city of Ioannina, ideal for hiking and slow travel.

Epirus lies in northwestern Greece, bordering Albania to the north and the Ionian Sea to the west, with the Pindus Mountains running through it. Dozens of stone villages and old arched stone bridges are scattered across the Zagori region, and the Vikos Gorge is a hiking paradise; the capital, Ioannina, is built on a lake and keeps its Ottoman-era citadel; the mountain town of Metsovo is known for its traditional charm, Dodona is an ancient Greek oracle site, and Parga on the coast is a summer resort town. Late spring to early autumn is best for hiking, and the mountains may be snowbound in winter. You can arrive via Ioannina Airport or Aktion Airport near Preveza.

Destinations

• Ioannina & Zagori
• Lefkada

Itineraries

• Northern Greece: Cities, Monasteries & Mountains – A one-way route heading west from Thessaloniki through Vergina, Meteora, and Ioannina to Zagori.
• Zagori Stone Villages & Vikos Gorge Hiking – A village-to-village trek through the Vikos Gorge, continuing to Papingo and Dragon Lake. Best for experienced hikers.
• Ionian Islands Road Trip: Lefkada, Kefalonia & Zakynthos – Fly into Preveza and drive south, taking your car on ferries to hop through Lefkada, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos.