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 www.nyloo.com - Zagori - Grand nature in an alpine setting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The stone houses of Monodendri are typical of the architecture of the Zagori region of Epirus.
The Zagori region is one of the richest natural habitats in the country, and the home of one of the deepest gorges in the world, second only to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Zagori and the surrounding areas are home to a healthy organic farming sector and the local cuisine, based on organic meat, dairy products, pies and herbs, is a healthy delight.
www.nyloo.com /html/ent/521/ent.39521.1.asp   (732 words)

  
 Valia Calda Refuge - The region and Vovousa - Sights
Zagori was and still is one of the most exceptional and important regions of Epirus.
Zagori is divided into three geographic regions: The Western, The Eastern or Vlachozagori and the Central.
The sixteen villages of Eastern Zagori are literally scattered in the forests of fl pine, fir trees and wide leaves.
www.katafigiovaliacalda.com /enpage1.html   (492 words)

  
 Greek holiday accommodation in Zagori. Accommodation in Zagori, Greece. World's best responsible & ecotourism holidays
Located in Central Zagori in the traditional village of "Ano Pedina", this recently opened guesthouse is a restored 1870's mansion providing high quality accommodation.
Zagori is home to both the Vikos Gorge and Voidomatis and is a unique place which is protected from the outside world by high mountains.
Ano Pedina is one of the most beautiful traditional villages of Zagori with important sights in the village including: Labriadios School; Monastery of Evagelistria (1793); Monastery of Ag.
www.responsibletravel.com /Accommodation/Accommodation100188.htm   (597 words)

  
 Education Update - May 2004
But although Zagori is well versed in traditional art forms like painting, drawing and sculpting, her classes at Parson's have taken her in other artistic directions.
Because Zagori is interested in “non-traditional” mixed media, she has taken to creating art out of old books.
Zagori said she is the only student she knows of who creates 3D art out of books.
www.educationupdate.com /archives/2004/may/html/car-soyouwant.htm   (688 words)

  
 Primoula Traditional House Greece, Epirus, Ioannina, Ano Pedina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is situated on a relatively short distance, 35 km from Ioannina, almost on the new country road which connects West with Central Zagori, and ensures easy access to western places, Papigo 22 km, Aristi 12 km, as well as in the most remote villages in the east, Tsepelovo 25 km, Negades 15 km.
It is one of the beautiful traditional villages of Zagori, with important sights in the village, Labriadios School, Monastery of Evagelistria (1793), Monastery of Ag.
Zagori is an ideal place for sports of adventure and action.
www.worldleadingtravel.com /hotels/hdescription.php?pid=3081   (496 words)

  
 GreekViews - Tourist Guide for Holidays in all Greece - Epirus - Zagorochoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
For the protection of the rare fauna and flora of Epirus and the magnificent natural landscapes it has been created the National Forest Vikos-Aoos including the ravine of Vikos, the gorge of the river Aoos and an intermdetiate region where the villages mikro Papigo and Big Papigo are located.
Eastern Zagori includes the area located north eastern of Ioannina, to the left of the road leading to Metsovo where you will meet the stone bridge of Kamberaya and the villages Tristeno, Greveniti, Flambourari, Vovoussa.
Western Zagori is a group of villages to the northwest of Ioannina.
www.greekviews.com /areas/area.cfm?lang=en&a2=46   (982 words)

  
 Hiking in Epirus Mountains - REDISCOVER THE WORLD - GREECE - walks for tailor made holidays to Greece.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Zagori is a combination of pine and fir trees, crystal clear steams, quaint stone bridges, old mansions, lovely churches and profuse vegetation.
The region is one of the country's richest in animal and plant life, not only as regards number of species, but also rare species (bear, deer, ibex, wild goat, jackal and the like).
In the Western Zagori, Mikro and Megalo Papingo villages are the best known for their authentic stone architecture.
www.rediscover.co.uk /greece_trek.htm   (696 words)

  
 FORTHnet Directory: Traditional Hostels (Epirus)
Presentation of the traditional guesthouse at Vitsa of Zagori in Ioannina.
Traditional hostel in Skamneli, one of the villages in the central Zagori, Epirus, Greece.
The guesthouse is situated in the beautiful village of Monodendri of Zagori Ioannina.
dir.forthnet.gr /338-5-en.html   (313 words)

  
 Vicos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The gorge is located in the stunning mountainous area known as the "Zagorohoria" (or "Zagori Villages"), 16 km north of the city of Ioannina.
The 46 picturesque Zagori Villages, scattered about the fir- and pine- covered slopes of mount Mitsikeli, are "decorated" by small stone houses built in traditional Epirot architectural style.
Rest and enjoy more traditional Zagori cuisine in the family owned and operated inns in the area and embark on yet another natural and cultural adventure in the region of Epirus.
www.epcon.gr /metsovo/10vicos/vicos.htm   (368 words)

  
 Ioannina Greece - Ladias Bros Traditional Guest House in Ioannina - Monodendri - Zagori
Monodendri is a traditional village, at the centre of Zagori, with wonderful stone mansion and graphic stonemade paths.
Monodendri is one of the beautiful villages of Zagori and is built in 1060 m altitude and is 39 km far from Ioannina.
At the same time, the visitor will discover the warm hospitality of the people of the area as well as the foods which are made according to traditional recipes from Zagori and of pure materials.
www.ladiashouse.gr   (492 words)

  
 Papigo : official site of the community
Throughout the years, Zagori has constituted one of the most remarkable and important historical, cultural and residential units of Greece.
Historically, Zagori was separated into Eastern, Central and Western, but with the administrative reformation of " Kapodistria Law " it is now constituted by three Municipalities (Central Zagori, Timfis and Eastern Zagori) and two Communities (Papigo and Vovousa).
The villages of Zagori fully maintain their architectural style being, quiet impressively, harmoniously included in a rich natural environment which hosts unique species of rare flora and fauna and particular geological formations.
www.papigo.gr /en/koinotita/koinotita_03.php   (101 words)

  
 Jonathan's Tours - Zagori   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Ionian island of Lefkas and the Zagori in the of Mainland Greece
There are many enchanting walks in the heart of the island with pretty villages, wild scenery, and panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding islands.
The highlight of the week is a walk through the famous Vikos gorge (left), the largest gorge in Europe at 16km, with towering cliffs up to 3000 feet on either side.
www.jonathanstours.com /tours/Zagori.htm   (434 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The last four days are spent inland in the region of Zagori, which undoubtedly boasts some of Greece’s most awe-inspiring scenery.
The highlight of the week is a walk through the famous Vikos gorge, the largest gorge in Europe at 16km, with towering cliffs up to 3000 feet on either side.
Ioannina is the capital of Epirus, fourty five minutes from Zagori.
www.cachet-travel.co.uk /walking/zagori.htm   (425 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Tritoxo in Greek means 3 arcs, and the name is a direct reference to a stone bridge just outside Kipi village in Zagori (see picture and info here).
The company's vision is to "bridge" the past with the future: One arc is Knowledge about modern technologies that is provided through consulting services, one arc is hand-made Creations using natural beautiful components and the last arc is the Past and the cultural heritage that is discovered and re-created.
In 2005 it plans to launch an ambitious project on cultural heritage and High Technology in the Zagori region.
www.tritoxo.com   (155 words)

  
 Hotels in Griechenland, Hotels in Greece, EN CHORA VESITSA, IPIROS, IOANNINA, ZAGORI - VITSA, IOANNINA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In the most beautiful village of Zagori, in Vitsa, a place with outstanding, nature beauty and classic mark of the mainland architecture, the family Vasdeki built the EN CHORA VEZITSA hotel, with peculiar attention and respect in tradition.
Special attention was given at the interior decoration of the hotel, where dominate wood and stone and that is what warms the senses of the visitor creating an atmosphere of peacefulness and escape from the modern city.
Enjoy the clear air, and the different place with the startling changes of the seasons, from the magic colours of the autumn, the snow of the winter and the freshness of the spring and the summer, at the stone location of the Ipiros.
www.hotels-in-greece.com /ioannina/enchoravezitsa/index-e.htm   (330 words)

  
 Women's everyday and festive costume, Zagori   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
On everyday occasions, women used to put on a cotton stamped kerchief, whilst on festive occasions they usually put on the fl embroidered kerchief from Vienna, adorned with rows of golden coins.
The difference between the Central-Western and the Eastern Zagori, in the way of tying the kerchief, is also notable.
In conclusion, this particular kind of costume, dating back to the 19th century, reflects the austerity and tradition of the closed society of Zagori, a fact rather odd if we take into consideration that the majority of the people were emigrants.
www.y-net.gr /hypertour/epirus/html_refs/rf_22.html   (233 words)

  
 Country Club Archontikon location   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Not without a reason of course, since the smashing natural landscape, the pictures of every single village and the unlimited opportunities for sally and every kind of activities really charm and impress the visitor.
There are two features of the landscape of Zagori, which usually impress the visitor.
Megalo Papingo is one of the Zagori villages and is so beautiful that just being there may be enough for you, but you might also be interested in...
www.countryclub.gr /CnCCountryClubEnglish/archontikonlocation2.asp   (257 words)

  
 Cafe Restaurant 'Stou Michali' - The region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The village is an attraction pole for a great number of visitors since it offers numerous remarkable sights: Mansion houses, picturesque cobbled narrow roads, taverns and traditional coffee-shops, stone fountains and fascinating stone bridges of Epirus in the area around.
In Kipi there is also a Folklore Museum which displays a huge collection of 40.000 exhibits from the cultural heritage of the region of Zagori.
In the restaurant you will be able to enjoy some of the most representative foods of the traditional cuisine from Zagori in traditional and always friendly, family environment.
www.epirus.com /tavernamichalis/enpage1.html   (199 words)

  
 Pindos Trek :: Your Pindos Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
You are not allowed to camp in the Vikos Gorge and in some other places of Vikos Aoos nat.
reserve,within Zagori district, is the Vikos-Aoos National Park.
There is some good and some not so good connections to most of the Zagori villages.
www.pindostrek.net /component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,35/func,post/do,reply/replyto,34/catid,8   (452 words)

  
 Ethrio Guesthouse in Ipiros - Ioannina of Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In one of the most beautiful villages of central Zagori, Dilofo, in a magnificent bright green environment you can find the traditional guesthouse Ethrio that will offer you excellent hospitality in a friendly and family environment.
There are numerous sights and a rich architectural heritage: stone fountains, mansions (among them the tallest house in Zagori 13,5m height, at the entrance of the village), cobbled roads that are perfectly preserved, many country churches, picturesque small taverns and many more.
Here in this beautiful and traditional village of Zagori you can find for your residence the complex Ethrio that will offer you pleasant residence in a quiet and cool environment with the unforgettable hospitality that the people of Epirus offer.
www.gotogreece.gr /cgi-bin/hotel.pl?db+search+display+1017234965   (370 words)

  
 GRAND PALLADION HOTEL - The region - Epirus
The traditional houses of Zagori and Konitsa are perfectly and harmoniously incorporated in the stone morphology of the region; giving the visitor the impression that they have always been part of the landscape.
A piece of this "love affair" with stone are the famous single-arch and multi-arched stone bridges of Zagori and Konitsa.
They are samples of an unrepeatable traditional popular architecture that has blossomed in those areas during the 18th and the 19th century, when those bridges constituted the only means of passage for the inhabitants, the animals and the trade towards Thessaly and the rest of Greece.
www.palladionhotel.gr /enpage6.html   (948 words)

  
 Zagori to the rescue - [RA] 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Now there are three things that you'll find in every Greek house and that can be used for just about anything.
The first is of course olive oil, the second is a piece of metal wire, and the third is a plastic Zagori bottle.
I took the cam down, cut the bottle to size, painted it white, glued everything together, and put the whole construction back on the roof.
www.xs4all.nl /~rienz/asylum/41014.html   (575 words)

  
 Pindos Trek :: Your Pindos Guide - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This is a serious hike suitable only for fit people, with no moving limitations and hiking boots are essential.
The Zagori bridges walk is the best introduction to the area's nature,history and cultural inheritage.
The route passes from 4 of the most beautifull Zagorian arched bridges such as the 3arch bridge of Kipi and the Kokori bridge.
pindostrek.net /component/.../func,post/do,reply/replyto,34/catid,8   (265 words)

  
 Zagorohoria, Ioannina, Epirus, extreme sports, detailed tourist guide
The beautiful and famous area of Zagori is a network of 46 villages
The word Zagori first appeared in a document of 1321 and it means
The marvelous villages of Zagori are a certain guarantee for
www.about-ioannina.gr /Zagori_en/Zagori.htm   (279 words)

  
 Tsoumanis K. and S. restaurant - The region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Beautiful Papigo (950-960 metres above sea level) is a traditional settlement of Zagori.
In the 17th century it was united with the rest of the villages of Zagori and it enjoyed great prosperity in the 19th century.
The people of Papigo who went to live abroad offered a lot to their homeland especially in the fields of education, culture and to the public utility works.
www.papigo.com /enpage1.html   (377 words)

  
 The Pre-Games Training Guide, Greece 2001-2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The town of Central Zagori is the most developed area of Zagori and is situated 22 km north of Ioannina.
Most of its villages are preserved traditional settlements.
During summer, you may visit some of the numerous local feasts (panigiria) that take place there and witness the local dances, music and dishes.
www.athens2004.com /files/trainingguide/en/byregion/140300.htm   (294 words)

  
 Hotels in Griechenland, Hotels in Greece, MACHALAS, IPIROS, IOANNINA, KIPI ZAGORI, IOANNINA IPIROS
MACHALAS, unique in Central Zagori, is a new complex built with stone and wood respecting absolutely the architecture and tradition of Zagori, in a garden of 2,000m2.
The central position of the settlement of Kipi in the region offers the possibility of easy access to all the villages of Zagori.
In Kipi of Zagori, in the centre of the village, there is the café-beer restaurant Stou Mihali.
www.hotels-in-greece.com /ioannina/machalas/index-e.htm   (276 words)

  
 Ameliko Hotel - Sights   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
While staying for a few days at the traditional hotel Ameliko, you can arrange visits at the sights of Zagori:
Zagori also offers many opportunities to explore natural life, to visit the National Parks, to study the rare flora and fauna of the area and also to visit villages of rare beauty as well as the monuments and the archaeological places.
guest-house "Koukouli" that is located at Koukouli, Zagori.
www.epirus.com /ameliko/enpage4.html   (132 words)

  
 Travelling in Zagori   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This multithreaded story centered around a tale of mythic dimensions is an introduction to the geography and culture of Zagori, a mountainous enclave in Northern Greece.
Through visual and textual snapshots of the landscape, architecture and people, the audience is invited to construct a story about a local legend while discovering aspects of Zagori's extraordinary history and legacy.
"Traveling in Zagori" was developed in Dexter 1.0, an authoring tool created at the Media Lab by Michael Murtaugh.
ic.media.mit.edu /icSite/icprojects/TravellingInZagori.html   (95 words)

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