Greece: Epirus & the West

Overview

Nearest Airport – Ioannina (domestic).

The regions of Epirus and Western Macedonia share their borders with Albania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and their scenery provides a stark contrast to ‘tourist’ Greece. This is a land of rocky peaks, deep river gorges (including Vikos Gorge, the world’s deepest), lakes and forests, where poor roads and transportation links mean that much of the area is barely inhabited. However, extensive government investment in recent years has improved communications and many villages and towns have been restored and offer quality tourism for hikers and nature lovers. There are several national parks in the area with unique wildlife, including bears, wolves and lynx, and excellent hiking. Communications away from the coast remain limited and private transport is essential. The west is the wettest region of the country and the winters are very cold with heavy snowfalls. The coastal area in the north-west around Parga is heavily developed with many hotels and several villages are popular tourist and hiking centres. However, the region isn’t popular with holiday homebuyers and unless you’re looking for a remote rural dwelling to restore, it’s of little interest.

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“Buying a Home in Greece” 3rd Edition, Joanna Styles.

Reproduced with the permission of Survival Books Limited.

Further information on buying a home in Greece can be found in “Buying a Home in Greece” 3rd edition, by Joanna Styles.

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