Nature in Greece | Mountains, lakes, forests, fauna and flora
Alexander the Great!
Some amazing images from the eyes of photographer Alexandros Malapetsas who just arrived in the area full of inspiration as can be seen in the following photos!
“ASTRA INN” GUESTHOUSE
“ASTRA” guesthouse is nested in the magical nature of Papigo; a small oasis of comfort and hospitality, it combines traditional architecture with modern style in total harmony with its natural setting. The earth tones and pastels that prevail in the rooms and the romantic…
Traditional Café in Elafotopos, Zagori – “ΚΑΦΕΝΕΙΟΝ ΣΥΝΑΝΤΗΣΙΣ”
A really small traditional Café, or else kafeneion as cafes are called in Greece, that had been eluding my radar for quite a while, that has little to offer in terms of goods but a lot in terms of “experience”. Greek coffee, tsipouro, boiled cauliflower…
Recipe for traditional Greek sourdough bread
A well “fermented” recipe by Marina S. (To read the recipe in Greek click here) The sourdough starter Ingredients 1 cup flour ¾ of a cup bottled water (tap water contains chlorine which kills the fungus) Some olive oil for preservation in the refrigerator Process time…
Outdoor cinema in Kato Pedina, Zagori
Outdoor cinema under the starry nights of Zagori at the Mesochori (aka the square of Kato Pedina village). Cold beers, souvlaki and three very interesting movies to choose from! PROGRAM 09/08 – “12”, Nikita Mikhalkov 10/08 – “Frozen River”, Courtney Hunt 11/08 – “Απ’ τα…
About the Zagorohoria by Lonely planet
The Zagorohoria’s 46 traditional stone-and-slate villages, tucked into the Pindos range, offer atmospheric accommodation, crisp alpine air, sublime views and myriad local legends. Once connected only by mountain paths and stone bridges, they’re now connected by paved roads, some of which enjoy spectacular twists…
Forget the Greek islands, head north instead as Lonely Planet suggests!
Forget the Greek islands as Lonely Planet suggests in this article and explore Greece’s vast north. It is unmatched for geographical, cultural and even culinary diversity. Here, great stretches of mountains, lakes, forest and coastline remain to be discovered. With terrain stretching from the azure Ionian…
Artisan cheese making in Anemi guesthouse, Zagori, Greece
On Sunday April 5th, the Agrotouristic Guesthouse Anemi in Kato Pedina Zagori, organized an artisan cheese making happening in their restaurant – jazz café. The cheese making techniques were presented by the skilled chef and amateur cheese maker Basilis Paparounas with a long tradition in…
Porfyron Hotel in Ano Pedina
A romantic boutique hotel located at 1000 metres altitude in the northwest region of Greece, Zagori, in the picturesque village of Ano Pedina. Ano Pedina is a village, one of the 46 stone built villages in Zagorochoria or Zagoria villages in the province of Epirus,…
Kafeneio Mesochori at the square
“Kafeneio Mesochori” or “Vaggelio” as we call it around here, is a very cute cafe – tavern at the square (“πλατεία” in Greek) in Kato Pedina village that has established itself through the years as the local hangout in Central Zagori. Rain or shine,…
