Pindos By Onno Zweers (Panorama of several photos) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC-BY-SA-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Pindos Greece: The Magnificent, Picturesque Rugged Remote Part

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Pindos in Greece is an exciting place that offers the magnificent rugged Pindos Mountains and the spectacular Vikos Gorge.

Visiting Pindos will offer you a hilarious opportunity to walk through the world’s steepest Vikos George as you enjoy the pristine forests and wildlife.

You will also have a chance to enjoy the superb limestone cliffs, gorges, spires, and cracked alpine plateau.

  • Pindos By Erik1980 (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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  • Pindos Bgabel at wikivoyage shared [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Nikos Skamnelis (mine) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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  • Pindos By George Terezakis [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

If your visit is in May or June, you will have a chance to enjoy the splendor of wildflowers. You will also have a chance to stay in the ancient stone houses at the historical villages as you acquaint yourself with the Zagoria region’s magnificent culture, architecture, and history.

Zagoria is a unique place with a rare history. Its remoteness has been its most significant selling point. The sceneries made the region autonomous within the Ottoman Empire, avoiding the tax collectors but enabling the residents to trade widely.

The evidence of this ancient prosperity is still visible thanks to the superb arched bridges and Kalderini mule tracks.

Depopulation made the area remain intact. Today, some of the region villages are national monuments.

The previously ruined thick-walled churches have been restored to their traditional glory with low arcades sheltering stone seats.

You will also have a chance to witness simple wayside chapels and monasteries, which are evidence of the area’s role in preserving Greek Christianity during the Ottoman rule.

In addition to the art and history of the site, you will also have a chance to enjoy varied forests, which are the relics of early habitats.

  • Pindos By Joerg (originally posted to Flickr as Canyon) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Wikipam (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Joerg from Athens, Greece (08190054) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Onno Zweers (Panorama of several photos) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC-BY-SA-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Onno Zweers (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By Onno Zweers (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Pindos By stefg74 (Flickr: Voidomatis bridge on the way to Papigo) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

The forests are made up of ancient trees such as oak, beech, birch, and hornbeam. Some of the wildlife you would likely encounter as you walk through the mountains includes wolves, bears, and boar.

Apart from walking on the hilarious mountain treks, you can also visit the National Park of Pindos. The national park is a natural reserve of wildlife and trees.

Furthermore, to make your Greece stay exciting and memorable, you should read our other exciting and unique articles on other picturesque geographical areas of Greece that are worth visiting.

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