WELCOME TO ILIOCHORI:

Welcome to the official website of Iliochori! A beautiful village, with a name that hides a meaning. Translated from Greek, ILIOCHORI means ''The Village of the Sun'', justifying its radiant and captivating beauty. Iliochori is historically known as Dobrinovo. Located in the region of Zagori, which in Slavic language is known as "The Place behind the Mountains, Iliochori forms an integral part of the Tymfis area. Iliochori is situated approximately 71 km to the Northeast of the city of Ioannina, in the midst of a beautiful forest at an altitude of 1050 meters, amidst the majestic Tymfis mountains. The village is surrounded by holm oak forests and the tallest pines in the Mediterranean, creating an enchanting and serene atmosphere. The surrounding landscape is covered by many rivers with characteristic stone bridges that come down to the valleys. From Iliochori, visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of Tymfis.
Iliochori is one of the many characteristic villages of the area, distinguished by houses constructed from stone, featuring narrow and high windows, wooden balconies, and traditional plaka roofs. A typical house in Iliochori is surrounded by a courtyard that is accessed through large gates, embellished with lintels covered in traditional plaka wood. Iliochori can host several activities, including excursions on foot or by bicycle through the forests, as well as exploring waterfalls and valleys along the Kriopotamos river. Regarding religion, Iliochori is predominantly Orthodox Cristian, evident by the presence of many churches that were constructed by hermits who used them to pray. A few kilometres before reaching Iliochori, you can find the village of the Vlachs, which attracts many tourists yearly; both local and international.
Iliochori is found near the National Park of Pindos where you can still find today brown bears; an endangered species that is protected by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The inhabitants of Iliochori, or the Ilichorites, are known for their warm hospitality. They take great pride in ensuring the comfort of their guests and in sharing the local specialties of the region. The Iliochorites are famous for their healthy kitchen which consists of traditional dishes such as pies with wild grass, pumpkins, feta and eggs.