The Ionia and Egnatia highways have done away with the old isolation. Young people are returning to their roots. Tourism is booming. The people of Ioannina do not want to repeat the mistakes of others. They want to keep the sense of moderation that characterizes Epirus
As the sun rises behind the mountains, its light bathes the waters of the twin lakes in the Prespes National Park, on Greece’s border with North Macedonia and Albania, creating a breathtaking sight.
A village in the foothills of Mt Kissavos that, until the mid-1970s, was primarily known for its silk production, Metaxochori became home to an artistic community in the 1990s and has been attracting the interests of visitors ever since. Hidden among apple and cherry trees in the foothills of Mt. Kissavos, central Thessaly, the village of Metaxochori is the perfect weekend getaway.
One of the most historic villages in mountainous Arcadia, medieval Karytaina is a small but beautiful settlement, built in the area of ancient Vrenthi at an altitude of 582 meters. Join us on a two-day getaway to mountainous Arcadia, as we explore the historic village of Karytaina and the scenic Lousios Gorge.
As we approach the festive season, here are five Greek villages in Central Greece and the Peloponnese to enjoy scenic countryside and local winter cuisine.
