The place to stay in these parts is the Grand Forest Metsovo, a family-run hotel opposite the traditional alpine village of Metsovo in the region of Epirus. Or you can join the Ursa Trail, a 25-mile hiking path that’s used for an annual trail-running event. Spinach and feta pies are popular all over Greece, but in this region they are double the usual thickness and extra moreish. You can hunt for truffles here year-round, with different varieties of black and white truffle available in different seasons. AdvertisementThis article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenueLizzie Frainier was a guest of Grand Forest Metsovo (grand-forest.gr), which has B&B doubles from £240.


Source:   The Times
November 12, 2025 12:32 UTC