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Epirus, Zagori, Kato Pedina (Soudena)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Epirus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Full of mountains, swimming in the Ionian Sea!<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1751″ img_size=”800X500″ alignment=”right” qode_css_animation=”element_from_left”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Zagori or Zagorochoria<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The region of Zagori, or Zagoria is a geographical unit with many interesting features. Kato Pedina or Soudena<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Ideal as a base for excursions in Zagori area, Kato Pedina (Soudena), is a unique village! Located in central Zagori between Monodendri and Papingo, it has excellent access to Ioannina, just a 35 minutes\u2019 drive [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1745″ img_size=”800X500″ qode_css_animation=”element_from_right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Epirus, Zagori, Kato Pedina (Soudena) [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Epirus Full of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-621","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIt belongs to the prefecture of Ioannina, consists of 46 villages, and is the fifth biggest municipality (in expand) in the country and the second most populated area in Greece.
\nIts geographic isolation as it is located \u00abBehide the mountain\u201d (as its name means), the wild nature, have created a stunning natural and urban environment.
\nZagori is nature, architecture and culture.
\nFavorite destination of travelers, Greek and foreign, in search of another unknown and unexplored Greece.
\nZagori is walking in infinite paths, doing outdoor activities, rafting, canyoning in the gorge, climbing up to the alpine lakes, biking in the forest, learning all about loom and felt, discovering old monasteries, churches and unique Zagori bridges, tasting the purest \u201cTsipouro\u201d (a local spirit), native products and dishes of the mainland kitchen, listening to the music of Epirus.
\nAnd so much more comprise the experience of Zagori life. The endemic flowers and herbs, wild mushrooms, fruits of the forest, bears and wolves, eagles, sheep and cows in the prairie and of course the people of the region living in these villages made of stone.
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\nIdeal as a base for excursions in Zagori area, Kato Pedina (Soudena), is a unique village! Located in central Zagori between Monodendri and Papingo, it has excellent access to Ioannina, just a 35 minutes\u2019 drive.
\nIt has 25 inhabitants and many more sheep and cows!
\nIt is one of the oldest villages in the area, had special privileges during Ali Pasha\u2019s rule. In 1913 it was freed together with Ioannina. Meanwhile, the first \u201cSoudeniotes\u201d (the inhabitants of Kato Soudena) said farewell to many villagers that moved to Europe, especially in the regions around Dnieper River, Egypt and South Africa.
\nThese people endowed the village with some of the largest houses in Zagori and a unique culture, traces of which you can still see in Kato Pedina\u2019s way of living. In the following years, many more people migrated to big cities of Greece, especially in Athens.
\nThe plain of Kato Soudena used to be the granary of Zagoria. In “Anilia”, just opposite Anemi, we find concentrated in the same area the largest number of threshing areas and stone huts in the Balkans, about 46, built with the technique of \u201cxerolithias\u201d. These traces of a bygone era, remind us moments of the rural life in Zagori
\nHowever, the plateau that lies just beneath the village at 950 meters, retained a part of the agricultural activity, therefore today we can enjoy pure milk, cheese and a relaxing view of sheep grazing in the plain.
\nThe plain of Kato Soudena used to be the granary of Zagoria. In \u201cAnilia\u201d, just opposite Anemi, we find concentrated in the same area the largest number of threshing areas and stone huts in the Balkans, about 46, built with the technique of \u201cxerolithias\u201d. These traces of a bygone era, remind us moments of the rural life in Zagori.
\nIn the village there are two hostels and the caf\u00e9 of Vangelio and Panos, a lodge not only for Zagori\u2019s inhabitants but also for Ioannina\u2019s residents and other travelers.
\nLast but not least, Kato Soudena is famous for its cultural events throughout the year and for its film festival.<\/p>\n