To enjoy one small, simple things like warmth of the sun in the winter, distinct flavors "gargaloun" the palate, good companionship and a landscape ... Majestic is the best thing might ask. Mainly for a Christmas gift.
Taxidepsame in graphic (and beautiful) Metsovo, gathered as much information as possible - after the wine and the magnificent view we had quite aposyntonisei-leading once again to the conclusion that Metsovo is simply gorgeous ... any time of year.
One hour from Ioannina, a breath away from two ski resorts and built at an altitude of 1,150 measures on the slopes of the Pindos between two mountains, Metsovo may have the reputation of a winter resort and attracts most notably those months of the year, but classic traditional.
In our opinion has the peculiarity transform depending on the season, taking a separate whenever "colour" and stealing not only his impressions, but also the heart of every visitor.
For its name there are 2 versions. At first considered that the name has Slavic origin (mets + ovo = village of bears), while the other is deemed to come from the merger of the Greek word medium + vouni, due to its geographical position between two mountains.
With a strong traditional element, stone houses, cobbled streets, old traditional taps and especially with the polite and hospitable residents, Metsovo not in anything resembling a tourist resort.
The spectacular landscape and the beauty of the village kept unchanged over the years and especially ... the visitors.
What do we mean? That although Metsovo is a major attraction for many, but under no circumstances will not lose his identity. By contrast, keeps the traditional element that makes us anapoloume our "village".
It is also indicative that many of the residents mostly older still wear traditional costumes and speak the local (Vlach) dialect.
At this point it is worth mentioning that Metsovo was originally poimenikos settlement. However, the privileges enjoyed during the Ottoman contributed to develop the arts, letters and trade.
Let us not forget that Metsovo famous for local traditional products such as wood carvings, textiles, gold, silver, the famous cheese "M etsovone" and "Metsovella", but also for the production of wine. With best-known manufacturer of the vineyard katoiou known family of Averoff.
In addition, Metsovo is a special homeland great men and great national benefactors such as C. Averoff, and M. I. Tositsas, N. Stournaras etc.
A trip in Metsovo is certain that you will be blocking. The special traditional dishes, peace and beauty you anazoogonnisoun and will offer you moments of well-being, physical and mental particular.
If ultimately decide to try, do not forget to visit and organized two ski resorts in the region. One is called "Karakoli", while another is in position "Prophet Elias."
The ski resort has Karakoli 2 runs, is located at an altitude of 1,350 to 1,520 meters and is 2 km from the center of Metsovo.
The ski resort of Prophet Elias is at 5 km away from Metsovo, the plateau Politses, at the foot of Montenegro. It has 4 tracks at altitudes from 1,430 to 1,620 m.
* The folk art museum housed in the Mansion Tositsa
* The gallery Evangelou Averoff, with works by 19 th and 20 th century
* The church of St. Paraskevi in 1511
* The monastery of St. Nicholas
* The Virgin Mary Monastery Metsovo
* The traditional taps
* The Water Gkina, on the banks of the river Arachthos
* The Averofeios Garden
* The church of San Charalambous
Where to eat:
All taverns of Metsovo have equally good food and service. The food and wine is flowing continuously with the scents to "charm" visitors. You will not be proposing any specific. However, I urge you to try as many dishes you from the local cuisine including an kontosouvli, chortopites, gardoumpes and local cheeses with the main Metsovone, Metsovella and Metsovisio.
Where to stay:
In Metsovo will find enough accommodation to satisfy all tastes and all budget.
The in2life proposes, among other things, the Apollo Hotel (tel. 26560 41833) has 28 rooms and 12 suites fully equipped with air-conditioning, telephone, kitchen, mini-bar and safe. The simple room is dedicated to 50 euros while the attic with hydro at 80 euros. The Diasselo (tel. 26560 41719) with 18 fully equipped rooms in the main square of Metsovo.
From luxurious accommodation proposals for a brand new "Mansion." With one of the best thees in the region, garage, fireplace, Jacuzzi and steam in almost all rooms, beds with sky, wireless internet LCD TVs where you can watch satellite programmes and programmes of Nova. Including breakfast estimate 100 to 150 euros for each room.
Even the Star Metsovo (tel. 26560 42222) with 25 rooms and 2 suites have a television, telephone, heating, kitchen, refrigerator, safe. Prices here start from 50 euros for the simple room and reach the 90 euro giato room with fireplace and whirlpool. The Adonis (tel. 26560 42300), has 12 rooms equipped with television and heating. Prices start from 60 euros.
