Epirus

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Epirus is without a doubt one of the most stunning provinces in Greece, and one of the most breathtaking and dramatic in Europe. Its natural landscape includes rock canyons and waterfalls, lakes and streams, and golden beaches with clear turquoise waters. This is one of the most unique regions of Greece both for nature walks and extreme activities on one hand, and short nature walks that are not strenuous, on the other. Merging all that with great food and fascinating culture makes a trip to Epirus and its subprovinces, Zagorochoria and Tsumerka, really enjoyable.

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

All photos coryrighted by Leda Avouri

Source of Info: www.epirusgreece.gr

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

The Public Gym of Philothei was created in 1954 in memory of the marathon runner Stelios Kyriakidis

Drosopoulou park

Podoniftis stream

                                         All photos copyrighted by Leda Avouri