The Most Beautiful Place I've Ever Been - Vikos-Aoos, Greece

Our Greek adventure continues as Juliana and I explore the stunning natural beauty of the Vikos-Aoos region! After experiencing the history of Athens, the charm of Santorini, and the hidden treasures of Milos, we now venture into the breathtaking landscapes of Vikos Gorge and Aoos River.
In this vlog, we'll hike through the awe-inspiring Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world, and marvel at the panoramic views. We'll also discover the serene beauty of the Aoos River and the picturesque Zagori villages. Join us as we encounter incredible scenery, unique wildlife, and the tranquil atmosphere of this natural wonder.
Catch up on our previous vlogs from Athens, Santorini, and Milos, and stay tuned for more adventures as we continue to explore Greece. Upcoming destinations include the mystical monasteries of Meteora and the ancient site of Delphi.
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[@mr.d8383]

Finally someone shows that Greece is not only islands and beaches.👌

[@christaras21]

Are you sure you want mainland Greece get stomped with tourists as the islands were?? You've seen how islands became due to tourism'

[@mr.d8383]

@@christaras21 hopefully some of the tourists who go to the islands will start going to the mainland,so they will spread all over the country.This way the tourists will be fewer in the islands and a little more in the mainland.I don't think that their total number will increase.

[@Cosmos-n7t]

@@christaras21 we need more tourists in the mainland....our economy has become 99% tourism so why not? mykonos average salary is 30k ...mainland is 8k...its like wtf? Μην εισαι μλκας ...

[@Rousseau4469]

Congrats for heading straight to the heart of mainland Greece. Not many tourists do this. The place is ideal for hiking and rock climbing.

[@Jacobgribbin]

thanks! Felt like an undiscovered gem! I preferred more than the islands!

[@Cosmos-n7t]

@@Jacobgribbin jacob randomly stumbled on your video...i recommend going northern greece if you ever come again...Cities like ksanthi,kavala, , thessaloniki.

[@z_galanistak9192]

Recommwd hiking to drakolimni ...5 hours hiking from stomio monastery ​@@Jacobgribbin

[@jamescartash]

Fun fact these amazing places are not far away from amazing beaches.. Greece is really blessed.

[@GorgeousGeorge97]

Thesprotia is near there.

[@Jacobgribbin]

Greece is one of a kind!

[@user-xh9rz7rf8l]

The best choice for you was that you went to Epirus. You will need 20 days to see the incredible beauty of the place, the next time you go there. Take notes: 1) Mikro Papigo village 2) Ovires Rogovou (beautiful gorge near Papigo) 3) Ask the locals or at the hotel, where you will see the most beautiful stone bridges (150+) 4) Acheron river and necromancy (very cold river, but you can walk it and reach the narrow gorge, horse riding is possible) 5) Ancient theater of Dodoni 6) Parga and Sivota (beautiful beaches and villages) 7) Trek/climb to Drakolimni (2050m) starting from Papigo (there is a shelter to eat and sleep if you get tired at 2000m) and many springs along the way. 8) Where you swam, since the Spring there is the possibility of rafting (many levels of difficulty) amazing experience! 9) Sources of the Voidomatis River (this very cold river is the cleanest in Europe and is permanently 5-6 degrees Celsius) 10) Aoos River Dam 11) Ioannina, the capital of the region, beautiful with a nice lake and perfect food 12) The best time to visit is: May - November Welcome back, this is Greece really 80% mountains...

[@santopaok4585]

Greece has a variety of places ,such a blessed place ,a paradise on earth

[@Jacobgribbin]

indeed!

[@alladara1]

Greece has soooo many other beautiful destinations other than Mykonos and Santorini, congratulations for exploring Greece!!

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you! Vikos is beautiful!

[@akissfantos7224]

The mountains of Greece so beautiful thanku

[@zlinos139]

Well done for visiting this part of Greece!

[@georgiosa.9893]

Greece is one of the most diverse countries in the world. The underrated mainland is more beautiful than the islands. What is the name of the hotel? I would like to visit the place!!!

[@julianalozaw1542]

Kipi Suites!

[@DimitrisXanthiHellas]

Ευχαριστούμε για την επίσκεψή σας στην Ελλάδα καθώς για τα υπέροχα λόγια που την περιγράψατε. Εύχομαι να επισκεφθείτε την Ελλάδα ξανά και να απολαύσεται τα μαγικά και πανέμορφα τοπία της χώρας μου καθώς και τις υπέροχες λιχουδιές. Αλλά να προσέχετε γιατί τα σκυλιά που φυλάνε τα ζώα είναι πολύ επιθετικά, νομίζοντας ότι πηγαίνεις να κάνεις κακό στο κοπάδι. Φιλιά από Ελλάδα

[@UNr34]

What a gorgeous national park. Beautiful town architecture. It's all like a video game.

[@deanmav3571]

Im greek and i dont have the time to visit all this places. Thank you for your video :)

[@stonedick13]

Hellenic heartland. Congrats for doing the obvious every true Greek does when he can escape the overtouristic islands. Hope you enjoyed

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thanks! we absolutely loved it!

[@blackrider5485]

Welcome Greece Guys !!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thank you! It was awesome! Want to go back asap

[@blackrider5485]

@@Jacobgribbin Beautiful Greece,Beautiful Islands,Good Food,check Meteora!

[@asthrylos1925]

You guys have great taste for going there and understanding that Greece is more than those islands. We were there last year as we went to Giannina and visited the Zagorochoria. The most wonderful thing about Greece is its people, especially in those village and mainland areas. Wish you good luck with your travels, and thank you for this nice and genuine video that is done very naturally 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you! I actually enjoyed more the islands!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Such a great comment! I really really really appreciate it!

[@Ptolemy336VV]

Great. And very smart Jacob! What do I mean with that? So. Greece has 6000 islands. Which is a paradise. But even the islands, only 30 islands are mentioned and thoroughly loved, while the other 6000 islands are unknown but equally gorgeous. When I say Astyphalia, or Samothraki, or Symi, or Folegandros, or Ithaca, or Thassos, and so on, they are all in-credible islands, and yet much more unknown. But that is then just the unfairness done to the 6000 islands of Greece. But the biggest underrated, undermentioned and the greatest secret of Greece is its 80% mountains that make up Greece. Greece is a mountain paradise and the mainland for example is overfilled with mountain beauty and geoligical beauty. Vikos gorge and Meteora are only 2 examples of that. But The Aoos gorge (close to the Vikos gorge) is an equally impressive gorge, with stupendous beauty. Or the Tzoumerka mountains, or the dragonlake on top of Mount Tymfi, or Pindus mountains that extends to a wider hundreds of kilometers downwards. Or Agrafa mountains, or Mount Olympus, or Rhodope mountains, Kerkini lake with the mountains rising around. Or Evrytania, or Karpenisi to Prousos and the mountains there. Or Taygetus mountains, and countless other things. The point is that Greece has so much mountain and landscape galore, it's a crime so many visitors of Greece aren't known to it

[@bill5742]

thats paradise

[@wuerzelburg]

The south part of this region of Epirus is Preveza. Great for family vacation. The area of Preveza has Europes longest sandy beach. And the there are also Parga, Sivota at the south area of Epirus region. Real jems for vacations

[@nikosmasour]

The river you jumped in the end is called Voidomatis it is a tributary of Aoos river. It is the cleanest river in Europe as well as the coldest one. The water is about 4 degrees Celsius both in winter and summer.

[@Jacobgribbin]

yoooo, thanks for letting me know! So cold and fresh!

[@annavsmith1]

...and I buy VIKOS bottled water in Houston! It's the only H20 w CATIONIC ANIONIC elements + vitamins: Zinc ,Magnesium, (from the granite rocks the houses are built) PHOSPHORUS, KI ( important for thyroid health) + NO silicates, as compared to Swiss "Evian" water... So great choice guys!!!

[@vdenise]

@@annavsmith1 they should promote this info about vikos water more !!! , thanks for the info

[@julianalozaw1542]

I've watched this 5 times this week! Love the rest of your Greek collection too!

[@helonitsadiak467]

Thank you for visiting my country I am so happy that you appreciate the beauty of Greece I hope you come here often and enjoy

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thank you for the great hospitality! Everyone we met was very friendly and awesome!

[@papertoyss]

Where are we? 😅 EDIT: This 5:01 is a Greek shepherd. It's an ancient breed. They can fight bears.

[@dartino]

They can also protect the sheep from wolves , some areas still the use nail collars in case a wolf tries to bite them in the neck .

[@skittlezz5727]

Yes the area has bears and tourists should be aware of this...

[@eleniasimop]

I'm so happy you liked northern Greek mainland where I live. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thank you for the wonderful comment!!

[@savvas1640]

16:45 Hey man, this is a melt snow water coming from the mountains nearby. Never without a dive suit unless you are from Scandinavia 😂

[@Jacobgribbin]

hahaha, I am crazy!

[@savvas1640]

5:00 That's a mixed "Greek Shepherd" dog, judging by its tail and the spots. Greek Shepherd dogs are so clever and so connected to the man that they are considered as great companions, but they are not for pets or guards in a house because they need to do long hikes in the nature every day otherwise they become very depressed. As their name suggests, they are used as guards and guides in flocks. They can endure in harsh environments and rugged terrain so they are more preferred on the mountains.

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha, they are so cute!

[@georgiosa.9893]

The Vikos Gorge, with a length of 32 km (20 mi), walls that range from 120-1,350 m (390-4,400 ft) deep, and a width ranging from 2,500 m (8,202 ft) to just a few meters at its narrowest part, is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width

[@kostasmeniothis283]

Be very well. 🙏 👍 Kostas from Greece.

[@Jacobgribbin]

Kostas! Thank you for stopping by!

[@electra1920]

How wonderful!!!!!

[@Jacobgribbin]

it was!

[@user-ts5wk3ed4x]

Been there once long long ago. very beautiful. i remember he echo.

[@Jacobgribbin]

thanks for watching and the comment! very cool indeed.

[@dimosk7389]

as a greek who makes frequent motorcycle trips around the country, that morning fog a 3:17 is like magic. everything is quiet, the cold air wakes you up for good, and then the fog is lifted and lets you admire the amazing view.

[@Jacobgribbin]

great comment, I can only imagine!

[@KRYPTIA-mp4ol]

Greece is the third most mountainous country in Europe, after Norway and Albania (80% mountainous terrain). And it has higher mountains than both of those countries

[@katsaplias2003]

Next time guys, go to mount Olympus.

[@impinas]

It is a beautiful place indeed. So many amazing places far from the beaches where the majority goes

[@Jacobgribbin]

Indeed! I loved it! Thanks for stopping by

[@user-wr8gz7bn5o]

Hi ! 😃When you stand on the edge of that gorge’s cliff , my hands become sweaty!!! 😰 Please take care of yourself! 🙏🏻

[@Jacobgribbin]

yes, it was super scary! Thank you, I will! thanks for watching!

[@jimk8592]

We had stayed in exactly the same room at Kipi hotel last summer. There is a bear that frequents the narrow trails between the hotel and village and visits the village in the evenings usually but she's been seen during other parts of the day.

[@Jacobgribbin]

Kipi was amazing right! Wow! Had no idea there were bears there!

[@jimk8592]

@@Jacobgribbin My experience on the hotel was not as I would have expected but it was ok. Concerning the bear, it was an occupant from another room that came across her when using the path behind the hotel that were descends right into the village. Nothing happened, both the bear and the tenant were kind of surprised and left to different directions but he got really scared when he saw a bear paw on the railings of the path right in front of him. The path was very nice but you had to be wary of any weird sounds just in case.

[@dcsworldgreece7929]

in 10:50 it's from a wild cow ! very nice video I really enjoyed it! I hope you have a great time and come again! mountainous Greece is just fantastic !

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you for watching and stopping by! Greece is fantastic

[@2WheelTours]

Very good choice😉

[@odysseasntalias5950]

An important tip for greek mountains travellers. The greek shepherd dogs are very territorial and often attack foreigners. So do your hiking in groups and always hold a batton or a piece of wood just in case...

[@Jacobgribbin]

I got lucky!

[@mpam002]

great place

[@vasilikipsarra3027]

I hope that these places will not end up like the most of the islands crowded and polluted..😢

[@sfyrisvasileios7799]

Takes a lot of courage to jump into that river, it is so cold that it actually gives off a burning sensation. If you are ever visiting Peloponeese, which by the way has some of the best beaches in Greece, make a trip to Polylimnio which is a gorge full of limestone pools. The place is breathtaking.

[@sprakle73]

I have jumped into this river when i was younger for just a few seconds and I remember a German family nearby with small children swimming like it was the most natural thing in this world.

[@sfyrisvasileios7799]

@@sprakle73 After the initial shock you get used to it. If it was March or April though after snow melting, they were crazy.

[@sprakle73]

@@sfyrisvasileios7799 the water temperature in this river doesn't change. It is the same even in the summer.

[@Jacobgribbin]

I will add the Pelopneese to my list! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha!

[@MrNixtt]

So beautiful ❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

Yes!

[@giouchas]

wow. that's something!!!! 😮

[@killbill1175]

Next trip check out the peloponnese area!

[@Jacobgribbin]

I will!

[@stoyan.zajec1966]

Greece is not only white and blue houses and beaches of course... The mainland is magic with great mountains and rivers. This is why Greece is lovely, because it combines everything and you can switch from some beach to 2000m height and the opposite in 2 hours most, by road, from every spot in the country...

[@Jacobgribbin]

Well said!

[@GiorgosKarkanis]

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ η χώρα των ΘΕΩΝ

[@KevinFlynn_]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@electra1920]

​@@KevinFlynn_γιατί γελάς βλαχε? 😂

[@treloskounoupas8135]

Its traditional stone buildings and offcourse are not creepy. rock keeps the heat in winter and stays cool at summer. the thicker stone = better insulation . they are not creepy they are beautiful and undestroyable if the bulder is a badass.

[@odysseasntalias5950]

The Vikos gorge actually has a bigger "depth to width" ratio than grand canyon.😊😊

[@Jacobgribbin]

incredible! such a underrated location!

[@EvaTheodoridouedessa]

I always say that Greece is not only Athens, islands and the sea, come to the north. Welcome dears 💙🇬🇷🩷

[@odyseasodysseas]

very nice video -thanks

[@GiorgosDimos-tt5bx]

it has 1000+ meters of depth! it is the largest in Europe in terms of depth and width

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow, did not know that. so massive!

[@OketeSocial]

Vikos is the largest Canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is second!

[@spyridonkatsikogiannis3584]

If you want really visit Hellas, visit small unfamous places in mainland!!!

[@kostasrestas]

yes , it is beautiful ! but ...here in Greece we have more beautiful places by far ... !! Cheers !!

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you! Can't wait to check them out next time

[@georgebourlos1430]

Josemity meets Grand Kanyon

[@M1Y4MUS4SH1]

very very stronger...one of my favorites songs...and nice video ...next time try the "Panta Vrechei Canyon"(panta vrechei mean always raining but the truth is its not raining at all, just falling water) or the canyon of the deads..(in ancient myth it was the road for the underworld, hades den)

[@M1Y4MUS4SH1]

most of foreigners believe that athens and islands are greece...mainland is greece too...country side is greece...we have so many hiden jewels everywhere to discover..

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you! I will give it a try next time!

[@user-cb3qb2fs4j]

look bro im greek and the thing that amazed me was your innocent approach of sheppard dogs...bro thats a BIG NO NO NO..they will eat you like nothing...and GREECE IS NOT JUST THE ISLANDS WE HAVE ALSO AWESOME MOUNTAINS GORGES RIVERS FORESTS...just spend more time on research

[@atrides7]

which place was that where you ate on the balcony?

[@Jacobgribbin]

Στου Καραγιώργου Since1930 !!

[@Sirkostas81]

Just avoid dogs like the ones i saw , they protect the herd and they can be become dangerous if they feel a threat

[@user-vp9ub1fm8y]

One Piece music playing lol

[@Jacobgribbin]

Luffy is my hero!

[@kostavilas]

Name of restaurant with the huge piece of feta and the mousaka please!!!

[@julianalozaw1542]

Στου Καραγιώργου Since1930 !!

[@kostavilas]

@@julianalozaw1542thank you!!! Will be going there this September

[@julianalozaw1542]

​@kostavilas it's worth the stop! Enjoy!!

[@sprakle73]

The restaurants in mainland are usually more tasteful because they are not touristic as we use to say which means they don't depend on tourism to survive but on their quality.

[@Jacobgribbin]

very true!

[@kansasrod]

What date were you there?

[@Jacobgribbin]

April 13-14!

[@dimitrakapa4887]

Because now.....We are burning😢.

[@iTechGamingLOL]

"Greeks love their hills" not much we can do when over 80% of greece is mountains 😂

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha true

[@GioXyc445]

Americans discovering the old world is always funny

[@Jacobgribbin]

lol

[@georgiosparaskeva8038]

That Fetta in any shop is about 5 euros

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Greece has a culture, they have song, dance, history, architecture and food and they are proud of it. The US has, Levi's jeans, McDonalds, mass shootings, guns and bombs and you are proud of it.

[@Jacobgribbin]

America is a great country! Have you been?

[@globalzero]

What an idiot, and I am Greek...

[@slickwilly7341]

​@@Jacobgribbin Don't mind this guy! Unfortunately there are still some Greeks like him, who have never been anywhere outside their village and still have an opinion about everything with arrogance and conviction, the clear signs of a fool! I toured the American South about 6 years ago ( I've got relatives living in Nashville, TN and arranged to pay them a visit) and I LOVED it, Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas have become some of my most favourite places I've ever visited! Generous, hospitable, good-hearted people, great food and amazing scenery! Had the best time of my life!! Unreasonable anti-Americanism is unfortunately still a thing in Greece as in much of Europe too! Us Greeks above everyone else should have realised by now that people are not defined by their governments...

[@xristodoulosdoukas]

Αν έχεις πραγματικό πολιτισμό μέσα σου αγάπα τους ανθρώπους και προσπάθησε να τους πεις τί σημαίνει στα ελληνικά η λέξη έρωτας, αγάπη, φιλότιμο, φιλοξενία. Μην γίνεσαι κακός. Τον εαυτό σου βλάπτεις. Η γιαγιά μου που γνώρισε 4 πολέμους μου έλεγε ''Ακόμη και τη λάσπη που θα φέρει ο ξένος στο σπίτι σου να την εκτιμάς''

[@kostasmadnes6823]

@@slickwilly7341 must know that some of the bad commens in many videos doing from somone the dont be greeks

[@geopar3337]

You can enjoy our country but we Greeks cant! Blame the goverment

[@Slayer-o3g]

Nobody knows greece...😅😅😅

[@dimitrakapa4887]

If somebody didnt know greece,hé living in a cave!!! You i suppose too? 😂...greece and greek gave to all of you culture ..🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷cry

[@Slayer-o3g]

@@dimitrakapa4887 culture ?? What kind of culture greece gave the poison of sokrates ?? 😝😝🤪🤪🤪🤑🤑 haha greeks invented the culture of poison for philosophers...

[@Slayer-o3g]

@@dimitrakapa4887 haha greeks are strarving... they move to other countries for better wàges.. greece is dead💀💀💀💀💀☠☠☠☠

[@KNIGHTTEMPLAR555]

Are you a Turk😂😂😂😂?

[@electra1920]

Everyone knows Greece,... Why don't you go back inside the cave 😂