Stone, tradition, and authentic charm. Metsovo offers the ideal backdrop for Christmas getaways.
Crystalline mountain air, cobbled lanes, mansions with crackling fireplaces, views of snow-capped peaks and aromas that whet your appetite. Can you think of a better setting for Christmas holidays? InMetsovoyou will find all of the above and much more for an unforgettable festive escape.
Built amphitheatrically at 1,150 m. on one of the loveliest slopes of the Pindus, amid beech and fir trees, Metsovo is a favorite destination year-round, but especially in winter, half-hidden in the mist or wrapped in a white mantle of snow, it is simply enchanting. Its traditional architecture, authentic mountain flavors and the unique beauty of Epirus nature make this stately town in the Ioannina prefecture one of Greeces most popular mountain destinations.
Christmas in Metsovo: What to do
Stroll the cobbled alleys to see the mansions with their covered balconies and heavy wooden doors, the stone fountains and the local shops with carved-wood souvenirs. The square of Metsovo is one of the most famous in mountainous Greece, with thousands of visitors posing beside the landmark sculpture of the two bears.
Metsovo is a food lovers paradise. A stop at a picturesque taverna is a must, to taste heavenly pies, kontosouvli, kokoretsi and of course Metsovone,the famous smoked cheese. See here the best places to eat in Metsovo.
Dont miss a visit to theTositsa Foundation Dairyto pick up fine dairy products, as well as the Katogi Averoff Winery where the eponymous wine, one of the countrys most famous, is bottled.
