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All photos copyrighted by Leda Avouri |
Epirus
Right here is where you'll get a first taste of Epirus. But anything we might write is dwarfed by what you'll see when you actually visit. A trip there is an experience for all your senses. Epirus is the fourth largest province in Greece, the larger ones being Macedonia, Thraki and Thesalia. But none of those three offer such amazing diversity, although they certainly have their highlights.
Epirus spreads across some 9200 square kilometers between Preveza in the south west, the eastern ridge of the Pindus Mountains, and Konitsa in the north. This region boasts some of the highest peaks in Greece, such as Tsumerka and the Astraka range in the northern Zagoria villages. It’s also considered the most developed area of Greece for walking trails and serious treks.
Voidomatis river |
Ioannina lake |
Philothei
I consider myself lucky as I have grown up and lived for 30 yrs in the beautiful northern suburb of Athens, that is Philothei.
The Municipality of Philothei is situated in the Attica Region and is approximately 7 klm from the center of Athens.
The community was founded in 1934 initially as a residential area for the employees of the National Bank of Greece.
The Municipality is characterized by residences alone and not shops and is thus a garden city. Its rich nature, promenade routes, and Podoniftis stream that runs through it, also adds to its beauty, not to mention available tennis court, track, scout club etc.
Pikioni Playground |
Philothei's track |