Ioannina Trip Overview
Tzoumerka villages are located in central Pindos, between the two rivers of Arachthos and Acheloos. Tzoumerka mountains are the natural boundary between Epirus and Thessaly, and they are also known as Athamanic Mountains. The name Athamanic mountains, comes from the king of Orchomenos Viotias, Athamas, who fled to these places hunted by his citizens. The inhabitants of Tzoumerka region declared him as their king. Athamas joined all the settlements of the region and established the Kingdom of Athamanon.
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Duration: 4 to 8 hours
Starts: Ioannina, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Tzoumerka villages are located in central Pindos, between the two rivers of Arachthos and Acheloos. Tzoumerka mountains are the natural boundary between Epirus and Thessaly, and they are also known as Athamanic Mountains. The name Athamanic mountains, comes from the king of Orchomenos Viotias, Athamas, who fled to these places hunted by his citizens. The inhabitants of Tzoumerka region declared him as their king. Athamas joined all the settlements of the region and established the Kingdom of Athamanon.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Potistika, Potistika, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Potistika is a village in the prefecture of Ioannina at an altitude of 940 meters.
Stop At: Melissourgoi, Melissourgoi, Central Tzoumerka, Arta Region, Epirus
Melissourgoi is a village in the prefecture of Arta built at an altitude of 850 -870 m on the slopes of Tzoumerka
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Agias Paraskevis Monastery, Tsopelas, Pramanta, North Tzoumerka 440 01 Greece
The historical monastery was founded in 1876/1878 by the monk Dionysios, in the place of an older temple. It is walled like a fortress and is located just outside Pramanta, on a small hill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kipinas Monastery, Tzoumerka, North Tzoumerka 440 01 Greece
The monastery of Kipinas was founded in 1212 by Archbishop Gregory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pramanta, Pramanta, North Tzoumerka, Ioannina Region, Epirus
The settlement, built at an altitude of 840m. amphitheatrically at the foot of Strogoula (2,107 m), the most imposing peak of Tzoumerka.
In the central square there is a 450 year old plane tree and the historic fountain “Arapis”, next to the main church of Agia Paraskevi.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Anemotrypa Cave, Pramanta, North Tzoumerka 440 01 Greece
3 kilometers from Pramanta, west of Strogoula and at an altitude of 900 meters, there is the cave “Anemotrypa”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Politsa ancient stone bridge, Unnamed Road, Voria Tzoumerka 440 13, Greece
Politsa bridge was built at the end of the 19th century in order to serve the villages of Ampelohori, Raftanaioi, Agnanta, Pramanta and Ktistades, with Ioannina. The bridge consists of four arcs. It’s built with stone from the same area.
Stop At: Frasta, Frasta, Central Tzoumerka, Arta Region, Epirus
Plaka historical bridge, built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 meters, a height of 19 meters and an opening at the top of 3.2 meters. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kostitsio 440 13, Greece
Near the village is the small church of Profitis Ilias where there you will be able to enjoy the stunning view of Tzoumerka and admire the Delta formed between the river Kalaritikos and Arachthos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Παραδοσιακόν Καφενείον ”Το Στάλισμα” (Stalisma), Lazena 440 13, Greece
Traditional café and tavern, Excelent local dishes
Duration: 1 hour
