Learn about one of the most incredible, less known, regions of Greece - Epirus, as I chat with Ioannis Smiris of Epirus Traveller. Located on the western mainland, above the Peloponnese, this region is packed full of some of the most amazing sites in Europe: Ioannina, the capital located on beautiful Lake Pamvotida Vikos Gorge - the deepest in the world! the 46 traditional villages of Zagori the Mythical Dragon Lakes of Drakolimnes the Acheron River - the Gates of Hades that lead to the underworlds and guarded by the Ferryman and Cerberus the 3-headed dog the Epirus Riviera with over 40 beaches, several stunning islands and the Greek 'Caribbean' area of Syvota the Monasteries of Tsouka & Kipina - hundreds of years older than Meteora Nikopolis - the Roman Capital in Ancient times and a world UNESCO Heritage Site The Ambracian Gulf and Amvrakikos Wetlands - homes to thousands of rare migratory birds and much more! Find Ioannis at Epirus Traveller Rss Apple Podcaster →
