THE VIKOS GORGE RIVER

Voidomatis
River is believed to be one of the most clean
rivers in Europe. The river runs through the Vikos Gorge, flows
between the rocks of the Gorge for about 5 Kilometers and then meets
the Aoos River flowing to the North towards Albania. It is actually
the only river in Greece flowing from South to North. The river is
flowing all the year around and is suitable for rafting and kayaking
through beautiful landscapes.

No human activity influences its water
quality, as the Zagoria villages don’t affect the river directly.
Thus, the water is crystal clear.

One of the most interesting walks in
the Zagoria area is taking the path along the Voidomatis River
starting from the Aristi bridge and ending in the Kleidonia old stone
bridge. The walk takes abourt 90 minutes and goes close to the river
under the shadow of the planetrees.

In the middle of the distance, an old
byzantine church built during the 16^th century offers an
opportunity to rest. The beautiful paintings (inside the church???)
,although damaged, are of great quality.

The river’s trouts are protected as
no fishing is allowed, due to the fact that the Gorge is part of the
Vikos Aoos
National Park. However, at the end of this walk
you can eat cultivated trouts in the nearby restaurant sitting on the
river’s bank.