Epirus
Environment
Vikos Gorge: The Greek Grand Canyon
The Vikos Gorge is known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" because of its dizzying cliffs and stunning heights.
Greece
The Greek Ghost Village of Epirus That Resisted Tyranny
Paleo Mavronoros, an abandoned village in the Greek province of Epirus, has a long history of valiant resistance to tyrannical overlords and unique beauty all its own.
Epirus, in the north-western corner of Greece is one of the country’s best-kept...
Culture
108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day
At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the entire world.
Born in the village of Katarraktis in the region of Arta in Epirus in...
Culture
UNESCO Adds Zagori in Greece to Its World Heritage List
The Zagori region of Greece which includes small stone villages known as Zagorochoria was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List on Tuesday.
The announcement was made at the World Heritage Committee's 45th session taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Zagori in...
Culture
Zagori, Greece Vies for UNESCO Cultural Landscape Status
The region of Zagori, in Epirus, Greece is among the candidates to be assigned the prestigious status as UNESCO's World Cultural Landscape.
Zagori is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages, featuring national parks, a...
Ancient Greece
Pyrrhus of Epirus, the Ancient Greek King who Fought the Romans
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of the greatest military minds of antiquity.
Pyrrhus is best known for waging war against the Romans....
Celebrities
Bulgari Family Visits Their Ancestral Village in Greece
The Bulgari family visited their ancestral village of Paramythia in Epirus, where the world-famous jewelry house made its first steps in 1870.
Nicola Bulgari, grandson of Sotirios Bulgari, who founded the luxury brand (Bvlgari), visited the memorial sites of his...
Ancient Greece
The Best-Preserved Ancient Greek House Today
In Greece, the best preserved ancient houses from the Classical and Hellenistic periods can be found in the ancient city of Orraon or Horreum in Epirus.
There are four well-preserved buildings of the late Classical period, namely three private houses...
Greece
Epirus Riviera: Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves of the Ionian Sea
The coasts of the Greek mainland hide a multitude of mesmerizing locations promising unforgettable moments to fortunate travelers. The Epirus Riviera in the northwestern corner of Greece just opposite Corfu is undoubtedly one of these magnificent places, with amazing...
Greek News
Epirus in Greece Second Most Welcoming Region in the World
The region of Epirus in northwestern Greece was voted the number two more hospitable in the world for 2023 according to the Booking.com platform.
According to Booking's Traveler Review Awards 2023, the region of La Rioja in Spain occupies the...