Mountain · River
The Tzoumerka, the Arachthos and Lake Pournari
A mountain of fir forests, rivers and stone villages on the border of Arta and Ioannina.
The Tzoumerka are a mountain of fir forests, rivers and stone villages on the border of the Arta and Ioannina regions. The Arachthos comes down from the mountain and ends at Lake Pournari, and the drive alongside the water is one of the best in the area. The same river later passes beneath the Bridge of Arta and flows into the Ambracian Gulf.
During the Axis occupation (1941–1944) the main base of the EDES resistance organisation was in the Tzoumerka area.
How to enjoy it
The mountain suits hiking, rest and summer coolness. A good village to use as a base is Vourgareli. Take the road trip with stops at viewpoints and do not rush it.
Planning your visit
- Watch the weather and the roads, especially in winter.
- Bring a warm layer even in summer.
See also
Photo credits
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown.
- The ridge of the Tzoumerka mountains: Andloukakis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Arachthos in a Tzoumerka valley: Σαλαμούρας Σπύρος Greek Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons