Metsovo in Epirus nearby Ioannina #drone #epirus

📍Project: Metsovo in Epirus nearby Ioannina
📜Details: Metsovo is a town in Epirus, in the mountains of Pindus in northern Greece, between Ioannina to the west and Meteora to the east. is a large regional hub for several small villages and settlements in the Pindus region, and it features many shops, schools, offices, services, museums, and galleries. The economy of Metsovo is dominated by agriculture and tourism, the latter flourishing in winter. Is served by Greek National Road 6 (Ioannina – Trikala) and by the Egnatia Odos motorway.
Socially, the residents of Metsovo, up until the beginning of the 20th century, were divided into three classes: the "arhontzi" , the "vinitsi" and the "algi" or, mockingly, "gizari". This socioeconomic stratification developed during the Ottoman occupation.
Metsovo has a temperate climate with snowy winters and pleasant summers. Precipitation is high all year with a drying trend in summer.
The town is famous for its local cheeses (Metsovone and Metsovela, among others) and for its winemaking industries, including the Katógi vineyard of the Averoff family.
A museum named Averoff Gallery is dedicated to Georgios Averoff. Metsovo is a popular winter vacation destination and ski resort town. The Metsovo Ski Centre is situated not far from the centre of Metsovo.