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The picturesque village of Papigo is part of the Zagoria villages and includes the Mikro (small) and Megalo (grand) Papigo settlements. It is located 62 km away from Ioannina, at an altitude of 1000m, under the imposing Astraka top’s (2436m) shadow, in the center of the Vikos - Aoos National Forest of North Pindos. Walk through the tiled streets, wander around the marvelous stone mansions, enjoy your coffee and taste the traditional local desserts in the scenic cafes, drink water from the old springs, take photos of the arched bridges. The village and the landscape will be and unforgettable experience. Papigo has been proclaimed as a Protected Settlement of Particular Beauty, thanks to its simple and concise character, which in combination with the exceptionally beautiful landscape surrounding it, composes a scene that fascinates every visitor. Kalliopi Resort, with a fantastic view over the Astraka mountain, is famous for its family character and friendly, warm environment.

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Once, at the end of the byzantine era, Papigo was the capital of the western Zagori, which was baring its name, while the name “Papigos” was used many times to mention the rocky mountain chain of Timfi that rises above the village. Tsouka, Lapato, Radovoli from the north, Astraka, Atziaima, Koupos from the east and the Vikos canyon from the south are circling and protecting Papigo. The only opening is to the west, called Manna, where the locals used to watch the sunset and predict the weather.

In order to reach Megalo and then Mikro Papigo, you must go through Aristi and the “kagkelia”, the twirly road with the 14 sharp turns.

At the Megalo Papigo, The temple of Agios Vlasios, the patron saint of the shepherds welcomes you, with its hexagonal belfry rising 15 meters above. It was built at 1852 in the place of an older temple of 908. According to the Pasha’s orders the villagers of Papigo were forced to construct steps at the entrance of the temple in order to lower the height of the temple by 2 meters, so as it would not offend the majesty’s limits.

Next to the Agios Vlasios temple, there is the Primary School, constructed by Michail Anagnostopoulos who at 1888 founded the famous Kallineia Scholeia (schools), 5 in total, at the Megalo and Mikro Papigo. Nowadays, because of the lack of students, the school building hosts the precious library of Anagnostopoulos, who served as a Manager of the Blind and Deaf-Mute Children School at the Perkins Institute in Boston, USA. A web of cobbled roads starts from the temple Agios Vlasios and the school. The roads are limited by stone walls on the sides, with the elaborate front doors of the houses changing the monotony of the scenery. One of these cobbled roads will lead you at the church of Agios Georgios, built at 1774 and renovated at 1884. The church of Agios Christoforos is also built at a privileged spot with a marvelous view. The uphill dirt road will lead you to the hill with the outdoor country church in less than 5 minutes. You are advised to visit this place late in the afternoon, to see the Astraka and Papigo in a golden color, due to the last sun rays. During the summer months you can enjoy a cool walk by visiting the natural pools (Rogovo – Ovires).

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