GREECE HIDDEN GEMS | The ULTIMATE Zagori Road Trip - Aspraggeli, Monodendri, Iliochori, Vikos Gorge

Welcome to the Zagori region in Greece. Zagori, one of the least densely populated regions in Greece, is home to more than 40 stone villages. These villages are full of stone cottages with mossy slate roofs, cobbled footpaths, and stone bridges. Each village is unique in its own way and we recommend choosing a few different ones to explore while in the area. We based ourselves in the village of Aspraggeli. Our first stop was at the Balta di Stringa waterfalls near the small village of Iliochori. We also saw the Vikos gorge, the highlight of the Vikos National Park and we got caught in a snowstorm! This region is definitely underrated and we highly recommend visiting Zagori on your next trip to Greece!
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Filmed March 2020
Episode 113 | Zagori, Greece
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GREECE HIDDEN GEMS - Aspraggeli, Monodendri, Iliochori, Vikos Gorge

[@johny7even]

It is insane how Greece is so small yet so freaken diverse. One of the most mountainous counties in Europe, yet worldwide famous for it's beaches! I always said that the spectacular greek mainland is underrated and this video proves it.

[@MaryJPatou]

This is not spinach! We call it horta... Wild greens from the mountains, boiled and served with olive oil and lemon!

[@randyirvine5858]

Loving Greece. Loving the history. Very romantic. How people treat dogs is how kind they are 🙏🖐

[@paganpoet3]

Even dogs are friendly in Greece....

[@jerometurner8759]

Few years back I did a similar trip during summer. People were telling me I'm dumb for going north instead of hitting up more traditional spots like Mykonos and Nafplio. Flew into Athens and took a bus to Ioannina. Eventually I got a car and drove to Meteora and back to Ioannina. The drive alone was one of my favorite parts of being in Greece. On the way back to Ioannina we also made a stop to Metsovo for some food. I'm jealous you walked around. The people I was with did not want to go discovering. The little I saw was great though. When I went to Asprangeli it was for their panigiri, and it was AWESOME. So many people were eating, drinking, and dancing all night long in the village square next to that huge tree. Taking a quick swim in the rivers of Zagoria was fantastic and super cold! I was told those are the cleanest rivers not only of Greece, but of Europe. We went to Vikos Gorge through Monodentri. Again I wanted to walk around the village, but once more the people I was with were like "no". Agia Paraskevi at the Gorge was super cool with amazing views. As you said, the villages seem abandoned. Other places we went to that wee near by were Dodona. Kalpaki which is the location of the 1st Allied victory during WWII, and Vela. Your video was so cool to see the landscape in winter. You look so happy together! Keep traveling and keep smiling!

[@MinimalCommentary622]

Horta isn't spinach it's a blanket term for various other types of greens (oftentimes wild picked) that are boiled to soften and served with lemon and olive oil.

[@Feon83]

Epirus. North Greece, hands down the most beautiful region of Greece. In the mountains and in the coast to!!!

[@drmonstervibes]

Now, imagine this scenery during May.. everything is green and there's lots of water everywhere! You can also try to visit during April when there's still some snow in higher altitudes but a lot of green near the foot of the mountain.. Don't forget to visit Ioannina, one of the nicest cities in Greece!

[@pavloskaisseris7587]

I hope you've enjoyed Northern Greece guys ❤️🇬🇷

[@UNr34]

How did you guys find out about these places and decide to do this trip? Tourists don't usually go there so definitely a welcome surprise 💞

[@nigeobm4595]

First, I must thank you for showing to the world the real beauty of my country.

[@papertoyss]

All these guys

[@user-vo5mf3ly9s]

Greece is not only the islands and is beautiful also in winterr

[@xpictos777]

Another hidden gem of Greece is Kastoria :) I'll leave you all to look up the wonders of that place.

[@aokiaoki4238]

Water in that area is one of the cleanest and most awarded in the world

[@gregoryviti]

Thank you guys for showing the hidden beauty of my country....!!!Great job!!!

[@ChillakoC92]

Lovely couple. thanks for showing the world that Greece is not only Mykonos & Santorini

[@ponyrang]

I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day

[@NickZaharakisChiefOfficer]

Thanks for showing the other side of Greece the unknown one to most. Greece is the most diverse country in relation to the size and at the same time one of the most rich in history and culture. The islands as well are very unique and each one is different than the other. Basically the whole country as 80% of the land is covered by mountains which 20% of Europe’s ultra peak mountains lie solely within Greece. Do not forget as well that Greece has the 11th biggest coastline worldwide while the other 10 are gigantic countries . Lakes rivers natural reserves and springs, caves ancient monuments literally everywhere , amazing cuisine renowned to be the healthiest in the world and some of the most hospitable people you will ever find in a tourist destination.

[@ChrisGamingGR]

As Greek, I keep telling people the same.. That Greece is not only islands in summer but mountains and beautiful scenery during fall - winter .. That was a great video!