Papaevangelou Hotel

CANYONING
For many extreme sport fans canyoning is the top of all the field activities since it combines hiking in a wild scenery, swimming in a river, going down a vertical cliff (rappel) on a waterfall using special equipment. The dives into the cool waters, the dizziness of the height, the climbing through huge, vertical cliffs and narrow passes, the imposing beauty of the ravine make its crossing an endless, original adventure for those who seek extreme experiences.

GASTRONOMY
The eating habits of Zagori where formed by the occupation of the inhabitants, the nomad life of Vlahoi and Sarakatsanoi, and the place's morphology. Home made pies made with herbs, trahanas, mizithra cheese and other local ingredints, are the easy kind of food that fits the tough daily life of Zagori. Foods are also based on farm products, hunting, wild mushrooms, and in varieties of herbs that flourish in the area.

TREKKING
From the numerous trekking routes of escalated difficulty you can choose trails that are easy to pass or other more difficult and adventurous. With the help of the experienced mountain guides, should you require one, you can walk through woody slopes and deep-shaded canyons, well preserved arched bridges and water-mills and meet rare species of flora and fauna.

Suggested trekking routes:
Mikro Papigo - Drakolimni: 3 hrs. (one-way)
Megalo Papigo - Gamila : 5 hrs. (one-way)
Monodenri - Mikro Papigo: 7 hrs.
Kleidonias Arch bridge - Papigon bridge: 2.30 hrs.
Vikos -Boidomati sources : 1.30 hrs (round trip)

4X4 SAFARI
Off road driving through difficult passes and varying conditions such as mud, snow, water etc.
You can drive through the enchanting forrests of the National Park of Vikos - Aoos and enjoy the unique environment that surrounds you.

PLACES TO VISIT
Monodendri: In the square with the big platan, it's worth to visit the exhibition of hand artworks and the cultural centre of Rizarios School where significant exhibitions take place. You can resume on foot until the gorge of Vikos, visit the monastery of:
St. Paraskevi (1412 A.D.) and walk along the path (over the rock), until the South side of this wonderful gorge.
Oxia & Beloi are two spots excellent to have a panoramic view of the Vikos canyon.