Vikos gorge and Zagori by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Thessaloniki, Ioannina, central Zagori and the Vikos gorge, Papingo and Konitsa, back to Thessaloniki
Strengths: One of the deepest gorges in the world, stone villages almost empty at the end of March, untouched Pindus nature, short direct flight
Weaknesses: The coldest and wettest of the 10 trips, no campsites inside Zagori, motorhome hire in Thessaloniki to be checked, narrow roads for long motorhomes
Children and safety: Stone bridges, short trails with spectacular viewpoints, natural pools, cold nights best spent at a campsite
Weather: Mountains in early spring: days 10-15 °C, nights near 0 °C, frequent rain and snow on the peaks
Book ahead: 4-5 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: April to June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 2 hours
- Rain days in August: 14
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough for EU citizens
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Greek, English in the tourist villages
- Roads: Toll Egnatia motorway, then narrow mountain roads with hairpins and stone bridges
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 3
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 2
- Logistics ease: 3