Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
From Konitsa's southern entrance begins a 4.5km
river hike
along the Aoös River Gorge
to 15th-century
Moni Stomiou,
originally built on Mt Trapezitsa. The 20m-high, 40m-
long single-arched stone
Konitsa Bridge
, dating from 1870, straddles the rushing river.
After it, a signposted trail becomes a narrow path between the water and a steep bank,
and turns upwards through thick forests. Enjoy the views over the Aoös River canyon
and the spring water.
and experienced guides for kayaking, horse riding, rafting, climbing and mountain bik-
ing.
Sleeping & Eating
To Dendro Guesthouse
PENSION $
( 26550 22055; d/tr €40/55; )
A moustachioed man clad in leather and answering to
the name 'Johnny Dendro', who trims his hedges with a hunting knife, Yiannis Moure-
hidis has been a Konitsa legend for over 35 years. His guesthouse offers clean and com-
fortable rooms. For fancier digs, try his
Grand Hotel Dendro
(
26550 29365;
www.grandhoteldentro.gr
; d/tr/ste €60/75/100;
)
, which has spacious rooms with hy-
dromassage showers and fireplace.
Yiannis also serves wild boar in wine, pot-roasted lamb and lake trout at the popular
To Dendro Restaurant
(
26550 22055; mains €5-8)
. Entering town, look for the UN-
like display of flags.
Konitsa Mountain Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 26550 29390;
www.konitsahotel.gr
;
s/d/tr/ste incl breakfast €70/90/120/150; )
This
excellent hotel on the hill behind town offers spacious rooms, combining smooth marble
and beautifully seasoned wooden floors. Some rooms have large spas and fireplaces. The
hotel has a sauna, Turkish baths and gym. Take the road behind the centre uphill for 2km.
Taxis go from the
plateia
(about €3).
Information
Konitsa's square has pharmacies, post office and ATM-equipped banks. The bus station
is a short walk downhill. There's also a small first-aid clinic.
Getting There & Away
