Papigko
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| Papigko Πάπιγκο |
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| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (min-max): | 900 - 980 m (2953 - 3215 ft) |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Periphery: | Epirus |
| Prefecture: | Ioannina |
| Population statistics (as of 2001[1]) | |
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| - Population: | 360 |
| - Area:[2] | 34.131 km² (13 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 11 /km² (27 /sq mi) |
| Codes | |
| Postal: | 44004 |
| Area: | 26530 |
| Auto: | ΙΝ |
| Website | |
| www.papigo.gr | |
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Papigko (Greek: Πάπιγκο, also transcripted as Papingo, Papigo) is one of the Zagoria villages, located in the Vikos-Aoos National Park, Epirus, Greece.
Papigko actually consists of two villages: Megalo Papigko (Greek: Μεγάλο Πάπιγκο) and Mikro Papigko (Greek: Μικρό Πάπιγκο), big and small Papigko. The only access road for cars first takes you to Megalo Papigko and a kilometre further to Mikro Papigko.
The area surrounding possesses an exquisite natural beauty, boasting dramatic cliffs, lush valleys, and the Vikos Gorge, the largest canyon in Greece and (disputably) in all of Europe. The gorge is a much sought-after destination for many serious hikers and mountaineers from around the world. The village of Papigko proper is surrounded by snowcapped mountains (in winter) and also has provisions for lodging as well as quaint, intimate tavernas serving up traditional Greek food, coffee, and spirits.
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