Things to do in KONITSA
Φαγητό
Toris Restaurant
At Toris Restaurant you will eat the best meat.
Apallou Cafe
Plateia KentrikiA nice place to have your breakfast.
Kapnismeno Tsoukali
Plateia KentrikiA place where you can taste small traditional plates.
Αξιοθέατα
The Monastery of Stomio of Konitsa Following the path that begins from the stone bridge of Aoos river outside Konitsa, after one-hour walking, the visitor reaches the monastery of Stomio. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is built at the left bank of Aoos on a natural narrow passage near the gorge that resembles an orifice, to which is due the name of the monastery (stomio means orifice). Northeast of the monastery there is the “Palaiomonastiro” spot where, according to the legends, it was built the former monastery, from which only some parts of the iconostasis, some old icons and several books have been kept. The new monastery was built in 1774 according to the inscription in the entrance. In 1943 it experienced the avenging fury of the German conquerors who burnt it and destroyed it entirely. Since 1950 and then, there had been efforts by the locals to rebuild the monastery. Since 1958, the reconstruction works have been related to an emblematic figure of the area, Saint Paisios. The icon of the Virgin Mary of Stomio is considered to be miraculous and every year a large number of pilgrims gathers in the monastery for the festival of 8th September.
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Moni Panagias Stomiou
E90The Monastery of Stomio of Konitsa Following the path that begins from the stone bridge of Aoos river outside Konitsa, after one-hour walking, the visitor reaches the monastery of Stomio. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is built at the left bank of Aoos on a natural narrow passage near the gorge that resembles an orifice, to which is due the name of the monastery (stomio means orifice). Northeast of the monastery there is the “Palaiomonastiro” spot where, according to the legends, it was built the former monastery, from which only some parts of the iconostasis, some old icons and several books have been kept. The new monastery was built in 1774 according to the inscription in the entrance. In 1943 it experienced the avenging fury of the German conquerors who burnt it and destroyed it entirely. Since 1950 and then, there had been efforts by the locals to rebuild the monastery. Since 1958, the reconstruction works have been related to an emblematic figure of the area, Saint Paisios. The icon of the Virgin Mary of Stomio is considered to be miraculous and every year a large number of pilgrims gathers in the monastery for the festival of 8th September.
The area of the Geopark occupies the northwestern part of the Regional Unit of Ioannina in the Region of Epirus and particularly the most part of Zagori and Konitsa Municipalities. The high mountains of Northern Pindos dominate the area: mt Smolikas (2637m), mt Timfi (2497m), mt Trapezitsa (2022m), mt Nemertsika (2209m) and some more. The main rivers of the area are Aoos, Voidomatis and Sarantaporos. The area is known for its important archaeological sites, the Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments and mainly for monuments of the pre-industrial era. Almost half of its settlements are designated as traditional for their remarkable architecturally, buildings.
Information Centre Vikos-Aoos Geopark
18 Eparchiaki Odos Konitsas-DistratouThe area of the Geopark occupies the northwestern part of the Regional Unit of Ioannina in the Region of Epirus and particularly the most part of Zagori and Konitsa Municipalities. The high mountains of Northern Pindos dominate the area: mt Smolikas (2637m), mt Timfi (2497m), mt Trapezitsa (2022m), mt Nemertsika (2209m) and some more. The main rivers of the area are Aoos, Voidomatis and Sarantaporos. The area is known for its important archaeological sites, the Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments and mainly for monuments of the pre-industrial era. Almost half of its settlements are designated as traditional for their remarkable architecturally, buildings.
Στην νοτιοδυτική άκρη της πόλης, ακριβώς στην είσοδο της χαράδρας του Αώου, βρίσκεται το μεγάλο μονότοξο γεφύρι της Κόνιτσας, το οποίο κτίστηκε το 1870- 71 από συνεργείο 50 μαστόρων με επικεφαλής τον πρωτομάστορα Ζιώγα Φρόντζο από την Πυρσόγιαννη.
Το γεφύρι χτίστηκε με δωρεές των κατοίκων της πόλης και κυρίως του Γιαννιώτη Ιωάννη Λούλη, ο οποίες διέθεσε περίπου τα μισά από τα 120.000 γρόσια που κόστισε η κατασκευή του.
Στην ίδια θέση είχε κατασκευαστεί παλιότερα, το 1823, ένα ξύλινο γεφύρι, το οποίο όμως δεν άντεξε την ορμή του ποταμού και καταστράφηκε πολύ σύντομα.
Το σημερινό πέτρινο γεφύρι έχει διαστάσεις 36 μέτρα άνοιγμα και 20 μέτρα ύψος ενώ κάτω από την καμάρα του διακρίνεται η μικρή καμπάνα που σήμαινε για να προειδοποιήσει τους περαστικούς να μην διαβούν το γεφύρι όταν φυσούσε δυνατός άνεμος από το εσωτερικό της χαράδρας, οπότε και υπήρχε κίνδυνος να παρασυρθούν και να πέσουν.
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Aoös
Στην νοτιοδυτική άκρη της πόλης, ακριβώς στην είσοδο της χαράδρας του Αώου, βρίσκεται το μεγάλο μονότοξο γεφύρι της Κόνιτσας, το οποίο κτίστηκε το 1870- 71 από συνεργείο 50 μαστόρων με επικεφαλής τον πρωτομάστορα Ζιώγα Φρόντζο από την Πυρσόγιαννη.
Το γεφύρι χτίστηκε με δωρεές των κατοίκων της πόλης και κυρίως του Γιαννιώτη Ιωάννη Λούλη, ο οποίες διέθεσε περίπου τα μισά από τα 120.000 γρόσια που κόστισε η κατασκευή του.
Στην ίδια θέση είχε κατασκευαστεί παλιότερα, το 1823, ένα ξύλινο γεφύρι, το οποίο όμως δεν άντεξε την ορμή του ποταμού και καταστράφηκε πολύ σύντομα.
Το σημερινό πέτρινο γεφύρι έχει διαστάσεις 36 μέτρα άνοιγμα και 20 μέτρα ύψος ενώ κάτω από την καμάρα του διακρίνεται η μικρή καμπάνα που σήμαινε για να προειδοποιήσει τους περαστικούς να μην διαβούν το γεφύρι όταν φυσούσε δυνατός άνεμος από το εσωτερικό της χαράδρας, οπότε και υπήρχε κίνδυνος να παρασυρθούν και να πέσουν.
The Vikos Gorge lies in the North Pindus Mountains in the historic area of Epirus, 30 odd kilometers north of Ioannina and 24 miles from the Albanian border. The area, called the Zagori, has 44 villages called the Zagorohoria. The 12-kilometer gorge itself can be hiked in two or three parts: Monodendri north to Vikos; Vikos to Papingo, and Monodendri south to Kipi and its lovely arched stone bridges. Part of the pleasure of hiking the gorge comes from the long journey to get there. A car trip from Athens to Ioannina takes seven hours with an advised overnight in Ioannina to enjoy this lakeside town with its Ottoman-flavored bazaar and inexpensive eateries rimming the lake. The Archeological Museum is not to be missed as the exquisite displays of ancient glass and bronze work provide a quick sense of this part of Greece, inhabited for six thousand years. During the Roman and Byzantine eras, the road to Rome from Constantinople, the "Egnatia," ran through Ioannina and today the new East-West highway, the Egnatia Odos, follows much the same route. From Monodendri, the trail into the gorge drops steeply to the Voidomatis River. The trail turns left while still in the trees and continues through the woods in a charming, lovely, and pleasantly graded footpath that parallels the river. Said to be the deepest gorge for its height, the Vikos Gorge measures 2950 feet (900 meters) deep and 3600 feet (1100 meters) from rim to rim. At another spot, the depth measurements are 5,927 feet (1,780 meters) deep.
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Vikos Gorge
The Vikos Gorge lies in the North Pindus Mountains in the historic area of Epirus, 30 odd kilometers north of Ioannina and 24 miles from the Albanian border. The area, called the Zagori, has 44 villages called the Zagorohoria. The 12-kilometer gorge itself can be hiked in two or three parts: Monodendri north to Vikos; Vikos to Papingo, and Monodendri south to Kipi and its lovely arched stone bridges. Part of the pleasure of hiking the gorge comes from the long journey to get there. A car trip from Athens to Ioannina takes seven hours with an advised overnight in Ioannina to enjoy this lakeside town with its Ottoman-flavored bazaar and inexpensive eateries rimming the lake. The Archeological Museum is not to be missed as the exquisite displays of ancient glass and bronze work provide a quick sense of this part of Greece, inhabited for six thousand years. During the Roman and Byzantine eras, the road to Rome from Constantinople, the "Egnatia," ran through Ioannina and today the new East-West highway, the Egnatia Odos, follows much the same route. From Monodendri, the trail into the gorge drops steeply to the Voidomatis River. The trail turns left while still in the trees and continues through the woods in a charming, lovely, and pleasantly graded footpath that parallels the river. Said to be the deepest gorge for its height, the Vikos Gorge measures 2950 feet (900 meters) deep and 3600 feet (1100 meters) from rim to rim. At another spot, the depth measurements are 5,927 feet (1,780 meters) deep.
sports
Address, BOURAZANI Konitsa, BOURAZANi KONITSA 441 00, Greece. Phone, +30 6944 751 418. Hours, 09:00-19:00. Website, www.nolimits.com.gr.
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Rafting No Limits GR
Address, BOURAZANI Konitsa, BOURAZANi KONITSA 441 00, Greece. Phone, +30 6944 751 418. Hours, 09:00-19:00. Website, www.nolimits.com.gr.
Traditional village
Aristi village Zagoria: Aristi is a popular village in Western Zagoria. It is part of the Vikos-Aoos National Park and an ideal place for relaxing.The village of Aristi is on a crossroad, where one road leads to the villages of Megalo and Mikro Papingo. This road, crossed by the Voidomatis River, is quite narrow and has many sharp bents.
The natural scenery though is great. Many rafting and kayak routes start from this point. The other road leads to the main road from Ioannina to Konitsa. In case you drive, be careful because it is narrow and can be quite dangerous.If you visit Aristi, you should have lunch there. The epirotic pites, filled with cheese, meat or vegetables are highly recommended, as well as the local wine.
The central square of Aristi has some traditional cafes, from which you can admire the imposing church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and its high belfry. There are also shops scattered all around beautiful paved alleys selling folkloric art items. Aristi also offers some accommodation options. You can visit a single-span bridge there, found across the Voidomatis river, as well as an impressive monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary Spiliotissa.
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Aristi, Ioannina
Aristi village Zagoria: Aristi is a popular village in Western Zagoria. It is part of the Vikos-Aoos National Park and an ideal place for relaxing.The village of Aristi is on a crossroad, where one road leads to the villages of Megalo and Mikro Papingo. This road, crossed by the Voidomatis River, is quite narrow and has many sharp bents.
The natural scenery though is great. Many rafting and kayak routes start from this point. The other road leads to the main road from Ioannina to Konitsa. In case you drive, be careful because it is narrow and can be quite dangerous.If you visit Aristi, you should have lunch there. The epirotic pites, filled with cheese, meat or vegetables are highly recommended, as well as the local wine.
The central square of Aristi has some traditional cafes, from which you can admire the imposing church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and its high belfry. There are also shops scattered all around beautiful paved alleys selling folkloric art items. Aristi also offers some accommodation options. You can visit a single-span bridge there, found across the Voidomatis river, as well as an impressive monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary Spiliotissa.
Papigo has been characterized as a traditional protected settlement and attracts thousands of travelers every year. At the end of the Byzantine era, Papigo was the capital of West Zagori whilst “Papigo” was stated the mountain of Tymfi that lies above it.
Important personalities of literature, science and arts originating from Papigo. The philologist, director of the Institute for the Blind Perkins of Boston and benefactor of Papigo Michael Anagnostopoulos (1837 – 1906), George Anagnostopoulos (1867 – 1952) professor of Linguistics in the University of Athens, Zacharias Sardelis (1830 – 1913) philologist, journalist and editor of newspaper “IRIS” in Bucharest and Christodoulos Tsiotidis (1838 – 1894), the Greek consul in Bucharest were some of the people who originate from Papigo.
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Papingo
Papigo has been characterized as a traditional protected settlement and attracts thousands of travelers every year. At the end of the Byzantine era, Papigo was the capital of West Zagori whilst “Papigo” was stated the mountain of Tymfi that lies above it.
Important personalities of literature, science and arts originating from Papigo. The philologist, director of the Institute for the Blind Perkins of Boston and benefactor of Papigo Michael Anagnostopoulos (1837 – 1906), George Anagnostopoulos (1867 – 1952) professor of Linguistics in the University of Athens, Zacharias Sardelis (1830 – 1913) philologist, journalist and editor of newspaper “IRIS” in Bucharest and Christodoulos Tsiotidis (1838 – 1894), the Greek consul in Bucharest were some of the people who originate from Papigo.
Dilofo is a mountainvillage in the region of Ioannina and belongs to the so called Zagoriavillages in the provence of Epirus, in the northwest area of Greece.
Located at an altitude of 900 meters on the slopes of Mount Timfis, Dilofo belongs to the municipality of central Zagori and counts according to the last census of 2001 39 inhabitants who are predominantly engaged in farming and tourism.
Dilofo
Dilofo is a mountainvillage in the region of Ioannina and belongs to the so called Zagoriavillages in the provence of Epirus, in the northwest area of Greece.
Located at an altitude of 900 meters on the slopes of Mount Timfis, Dilofo belongs to the municipality of central Zagori and counts according to the last census of 2001 39 inhabitants who are predominantly engaged in farming and tourism.
Monodendri village Zagoria: The village of Monodendri is part of Central Zagoria and is settled at an altitude of 1,060m. Monodentri can be reached by getting down to Vikos Gorge and following the cobbled trails that lead to the Misiou Bridge.
Monodentri exists since 1753. Before that year it used to be a community consisting of three neighborhoods: Vitsa, Ano Machalas and Agios Georgios. During the 17th and 18th centuries, some local benefactors took charge of some important constructions that remain until our days.
These constructions included churches, schools and manors, which contributed to the village decoration and provide the current visitors with some special attractions, such as the monastery of Prophet Elias and the churches of Agios Athanasios, Agios Georgios and Agios Minas. Finally, near Monodendri, you will find the abandoned monastery of Agia Paraskevi, built in 1412, providing an impressive view of the entire village.
The construction material used for these great architectural works was the grey stones found in the surroundings of the village, which gives it certain uniformity.During the 18th and 19th centuries, the residents of Zagoria had made a fortune dealing with trade. Today the village hosts some beautiful two-storey mansions, which result from the prosperity of those days. In fact, this village is one of the most beautiful Zagorian villages and has been declared as a national historical monument.
However, the main attraction of Monodendri is the famous Vikos Gorge, a large, steep canyon, which is visited by many tourists and makes Monodendri popular.
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Monodendri
Monodendri village Zagoria: The village of Monodendri is part of Central Zagoria and is settled at an altitude of 1,060m. Monodentri can be reached by getting down to Vikos Gorge and following the cobbled trails that lead to the Misiou Bridge.
Monodentri exists since 1753. Before that year it used to be a community consisting of three neighborhoods: Vitsa, Ano Machalas and Agios Georgios. During the 17th and 18th centuries, some local benefactors took charge of some important constructions that remain until our days.
These constructions included churches, schools and manors, which contributed to the village decoration and provide the current visitors with some special attractions, such as the monastery of Prophet Elias and the churches of Agios Athanasios, Agios Georgios and Agios Minas. Finally, near Monodendri, you will find the abandoned monastery of Agia Paraskevi, built in 1412, providing an impressive view of the entire village.
The construction material used for these great architectural works was the grey stones found in the surroundings of the village, which gives it certain uniformity.During the 18th and 19th centuries, the residents of Zagoria had made a fortune dealing with trade. Today the village hosts some beautiful two-storey mansions, which result from the prosperity of those days. In fact, this village is one of the most beautiful Zagorian villages and has been declared as a national historical monument.
However, the main attraction of Monodendri is the famous Vikos Gorge, a large, steep canyon, which is visited by many tourists and makes Monodendri popular.