The path that leads in the heart of Vikos gorge. In the background, Kleidonia bridge. Ioannina, Epirus, Greece.
You can find the old stone, arched bridge of Kleidonia, very close to road that goes from Ioannina to Konitsa, about 17 km before you reach Konitsa. It is located at the exit of the magnificent Vikos Gorge, where the plains of Kleidonia start, at a "crossover" landscape and it was constructed in 1853. The river that flows below is Voidomatis. It may seem very calm in the photo, but that's why at the time of year the photo was taken, the water is at its lowest level. During winter and especially during spring when the snow starts to melt it becomes a fierce one and it's considered one of the best rivers in Greece for rafting. Those stairs lead to a path (on my back while taking the photo), that goes right besides the river and after 40 minutes walk, reaches to the beautiful, abandoned monastery of Agioi Anargyroi (I hope, I'll have the chance to upload a photo in the near future). After another 40 minutes walk you can reach to the bridge between Aristi and Papigo villages. A really beautiful trek!
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Location: Kleidonia bridge, Voidomatis river, Ioannina prefecture, Epirus, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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