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Grevena map
Capital: Grevena
Overview:
Grevena is a mostly
mountainous region surrounded by the Pindus and the Hassia range. It is
described by beautiful natural surroundings, rivers and lakes with wildlife and
rare species of flora and fauna, as well as ancient stone bridges and other
sites that go deep in history comprise an ideal holiday destination for piece
and quiet in nature. The visitor has also the opportunity to participate in
activities in nature or in local events throughout the year.
Best Grevena Sites:
- The Aziz Aga Bridge, built by Ali
Pasha and viewing over the Trikormo villages and the new roads
- The Portitsa Bridge, down the Kanavia
valley, built to enable the cross of Venetikos river
- The masonry arch "Bridge of Spanos"
- The Great Virgin
Mary Church
- The Knide
Neolithic settlement
- The Monastery of
the Assumption in Spileo village and the Monastery of Zavorda on the summit of
Kalistrato mountain
Places to visit:
- Deskati, the
second largest city in the prefecture, at an altitude of 860m
- The Flegga Lakes, at 1,950m
altitude
- The Pindus National Park at Valia Kalda,
with its Brown Bear
- The region of
Vlachochoria (=Vlach villages)
Special Events:
On New Year's Eve the custom
of "Regoutsaria" takes place in Agios Georgios, on Good Friday a religious
procession at Zavorda Monastery, on Thursday after Easter monk auctions and
holy icons' litany in Spileo village. Other customs include the "Kleidonas"
celebration on mountain villages and the Wine Festivals in Trikormo late
August.
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