Vikos - Aoos Geopark (2 Days)

Day 1

1. 1

   Skalopatia Vradeto

   Great route for a visitor. The road to the village of Vradeto was constructed in 1970 and until then the inhabitants used the Vradetos steps everyday.

   45 min
2. 2

   Kokkori Bridge

   Construction period 18th - 19th century

   45 min
3. 3

   Stop 3

   In an area of approximately 20000 square meters of forest with firs and pinetrees, a complex of traditional houses was constructed that tries to render the environment of Sarakatsani life.

   60 min
4. 4

   kataraktes sto Iliohori

   From the village of Iliochori we will go to the waterfall Balta di Strιga

   90 min

Day 2

1. 5

   Konitsa Bridge

   Beautiful traditional stone bridge, impressive architecture.

   60 min
2. 6

   Kleidonia

   Stone bridge, amazing river, huge plane tree, cold water, fresh air.

   60 min
3. 7

   Papigko

   A village on the western slopes of the Astraka peak of Mount Tymfi, above the exit of the Vikos Gorge, in the northern part of the regional unit of Ioannina. Masterpiece example of architecture with white stone.

   90 min
4. 8

   Moni Panagias Stomiou

   The area has been integrated into the European network of protected Areas NATURA 2000. The monastery of Stomio was built in 1594 on the other side of the river and was moved to its new location in 1774. The famous monk Paisios termed there and he was its main renovator. On the way back visitors may bathe at the Aoos River.

   120 min