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Kónitsa

Epirus, Greece · Europe

About Kónitsa

Kónitsa works well as a base: 20 minutes from Leskovik, 16km from Vikos Gorge.

Kónitsa is a town located in Epirus, Greece. With a population of 2,942, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kónitsa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kónitsa to your route.

About Kónitsa

Konitsa (Greek: Κόνιτσα, see also names in other languages) is a town of Ioannina in Epirus, Greece. It is located north of the capital Ioannina and near the Albanian border. Konitsa lies northeast of a group of villages known as the Zagorochoria. The town was built amphitheatrically-shaped on a mountain slope of the

Read more Pindos mountain range from where it overlooks the valley where the river Aoos meets the river Voidomatis. Konitsa acts as a regional hub for several small villages of Pindos, and features many shops, schools and a public medical center. Primary aspects of the economy are agriculture and tourism; it is a popular starting point for tourists and hikers who want to explore the Pindos mountains, or who want to go rafting in the river Aoos or parapenting. Due to Konitsa's closeness to places of particular interest, such as the Vikos–Aoös National Park, which includes the Vikos Gorge, the Aoos Gorge and the Tymfi mountains, where the Vikos spring water brand is collected, the Dragonlakes of Tymfi and Smolikas and the sulfur baths of Kavasila, contributed to the increase of tourism in the region.

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Where is Kónitsa located?

Kónitsa is located in Epirus, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0486 latitude, 20.7567 longitude.

What is the population of Kónitsa?

Kónitsa has a population of approximately 2,942 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,942
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Epirus
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.0486, 20.7567

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Kónitsa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Papingo

Stone-built Zagori villages beneath the Towers of Astraka, gateway to alpine pools and trails.

10 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Vikos Gorge

One of the world's deepest gorges relative to its width, plunging 1,000 meters through the wild Pindus Mountains of Epirus.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Zagori Stone Villages

A cluster of 46 traditional stone villages in the mountains of Epirus connected by arched stone bridges and cobbled paths.

18 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Kokkorou Bridge, Zagori

A graceful single-arch stone bridge over a clear river epitomises Zagori's old packhorse crossings.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Bënjë Thermal Baths

Free open-air hot springs beside the Ottoman-era Katiu Bridge at the mouth of the Lengarica Canyon near Përmet: half a dozen stone-ringed pools around 26-30°C, soakable year-round with canyon walls rising behind.

35 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Vjosa Wild River National Park

Europe's first wild river national park protects the free-flowing, braided turquoise Vjosa; the SH75 around Përmet shadows the river through some of Albania's finest mountain scenery.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina

A misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Metsovo

An alpine Vlach town of slate roofs, woodcarving and cheese high on the Pindus road to Ioannina.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kónitsa

  • 20 kmKokkorou Bridge, ZagoriA graceful single-arch stone bridge over a clear river epitomises Zagori's old packhorse crossings.
  • 43 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.
  • 49 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
  • 65 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kónitsa.

Leskovik

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km awayPop. 939

Çarshovë

🇦🇱 Albania

20 km away

Zagorochória

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 3,374

Kalpáki

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 625

Asprángeloi

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 165

Barmash

🇦🇱 Albania

28 km away

Ersekë

🇦🇱 Albania

33 km awayPop. 7,890

Skore

🇦🇱 Albania

34 km away

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