Zagori (Papingo), Greece

Zagori Papingo

Stone villages and arched bridges above the deep Vikos Gorge.

  • May–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Zagori

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the stone path from Papingo to the Ovires natural pools.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Vikos Gorge viewpoint at Oxia or Beloi.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a stone tavern in Papingo.

Day 2

Hike into the Vikos Gorge or visit the stone bridges of Kipoi.

What to eat

Pies, like the local leek pie and cheese pie.

Local tips

Make the most of Zagori

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Greek holidays and summer weekends are busier.

Best photo spot

The Vikos Gorge from the Oxya or Beloi viewpoints, and the old stone arch bridges.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about an hour from Ioannina.

Don't miss nearby

The Voidomatis river, the Dragon Lake on Mount Tymfi, and the town of Ioannina.

Good to know

Hiking the Vikos Gorge takes about 6 hours. The villages are linked by old stone paths.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Zagori

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zagori

Getting there

  • Ioannina Airport (IOA)30 km away
  • Corfu Airport (CFU)80 km away
  • Tirana170 km away
  • Thessaloniki205 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay2 nights
CountryGreece

Questions

Zagori: good to know

Is Zagori worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. Stone villages and arched bridges above the deep Vikos Gorge.

How many days do you need in Zagori?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zagori?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Calm most of the year. Greek holidays and summer weekends are busier.

How do you get to Zagori?

The nearest airport is Ioannina Airport (IOA), about 30 km away. Easiest by car, about an hour from Ioannina.

What is there to see near Zagori?

Nearby hidden places include Blue Eye Spring (46 km), Ksamil (65 km) and Meteora (83 km).

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