For years, Sta Riza was a go-to in a village in the lower Zagori. In 2018, it moved to this new spot above Vitsa. It's a favourite for hearty country cooking, such as manitaria fournitsa (baked mushrooms in red wine, tomato, feta and herbs) and arnakia vlahika (soft baked lamb with yoghurt).
Sta Riza
Zagorohoria
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This cultural centre is housed in a renovated mansion. The exhibits focus on Zagorohoria history and culture, with excellent photography. Coffee-table…
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A stone-paved trail leads down from the roadside parking area to this stone bridge, one of the prettiest in the Zagori region and a rarity in its triple…
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