Epirus
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....
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...
Environment
The 8 Pristine Mountains of Greece Where Construction Is Banned
Greece has decided to ban all construction on six 'pristine mountains' in order to stop the overexploitation of the environment of recent years
Culture
Ioannina: A Romantic Weekend Getaway to the Magical Capital of Epirus
Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a short drive to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus. Is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Greece
The Awe-Inspiring Natural Landscape of Greece’s Zagori
Zagori is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages and features national parks, rivers and waterfalls.
Greece
Metsovo: The Greek Winter Gem of Lakes, Forests and Ski Resorts
Metsovo is a renowned mountainside town straddling the Pindus mountain range where Epirus converges with western Macedonia and Thessaly.
Standing at an altitude of 1,156 metres and overlooking a steep valley below, it ranks as one of the pre-eminent winter...
Greece
The Dance of Zalongo and the Self-Sacrifice of Greek Women
The Dance of Zalongo is considered to be a monumental act of bravery and defiance against the Ottoman rulers by the women of Epirus.
Greek News
Papingo: One of the Most Picturesque Villages in Greece
Perched very near the end of Vikos Gorge, picturesque Papingo consists of two villages, Megalo Papingo and Mikro Papingo, or Greater Papingo and Lesser Papingo
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...