Opposite the cosmopolitan Metsovo, perched on the slopes of North Pindos at an altitude of 1,060 meters, is located the picturesque village. Anlion. Its name comes from the translation of the Vlach name of the village “Kiare”, which means the “sunny part”. Despite the name they have given him, the place is sunny and has a panoramic view of Tymfi and Grammos. However, in the early hours of the morning and until the sun is “tired” over the high peaks of Pindos, the village is in shadow. There are about 1,000 inhabitants today, who, in addition to Greek, also speak the Vlachs. The Vlach language belongs to the linguistic group of Balkan Roman languages, originally in Latin, which was cultivated after the fall of the Roman Empire. Today Anilio is full of life with small and medium -sized businesses, dining areas with local cuisine and remarkable tourist infrastructure.

The opening of Egnatia Road also contributed to this development, as it brought another air to both the village and the ski resort and the wider area with the increase in tourism. Easy and comfortable access now enables many visitors from Greece and abroad to discover hidden treasures in the local communities of the Municipality of Metsovo. Opposite Anilio, and only 4.5 km away. Metsovo is located. Metsovo’s remarkable historical, commercial, economic and cultural course over time, thanks to its geographical location, justifies its current development as a standard semi -high living center with a high standard of living and remarkable tourist movement. The Baron Foundation Michael Tositsa and the Averoff family have contributed decisively to the modern economic and cultural development of Metsovo. It is no coincidence that Metsovo is one of the first popular mountain destinations in our country, which is still at the top of the world’s preference for winter excursions.

2012 started operating and the Anili ski resortwhich makes it the newest ski resort in Greece. There, the visitor can come into contact with the natural environment and make a series of mountain activities, whatever time of the year he chooses to go. The ski resort is at an altitude of 1,850 meters in a forest, with incredible views of Anilio, Metsovo and the surrounding massifs. If you are in the winter in the area you can make alpine skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering skiing, endurance skiing, snowmobile and sled, and if you go summer you can choose between mountain bike, running, hiking, climbing or slackline. The area is full of beeches, pine trees and firs and the alternations of nature per season will undoubtedly enchant you.

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If sports again are not your strong point, you can take a stroll through the popular sights of the area. The National Park of Valia Calda (“warm valley”), the Averoff Gallery, the Folklore Museum of Tsanaka, the Katogi – Averoff Winery, the Cheesecake of the Baroness Foundation Michael Tositsa, the Metzova Folklore Museum , and the gorgeous lake of Aoos springs They are waiting for you to explore them. Before leaving there, do not forget to get the famous Metsovita cheeses, such as Metsovone, Metsovella and Parmesan, local sausages (Kassiato, Karnato, Triplet and Sarato), wines, handmade wood carvings. All made with love, passion and a continental soul.