It is a great place with great historical importance.
Sarakatsaniki Stani is located almost next to the road which connects Skameli with Laista - Iliochori & Vrysochori and it is a faithful representation of Sarakatsani seasonal settlement. It covers a total area of 16 acres and it includes real size "lodgings" (thatched cabins used as houses xor workshops), the "ovoros" and "greki" (animal kennels).
Depending on its use, each lodging is equipped with the corresponding objects of everyday life, from bedding to cookware, loom and cheese tools.
The installation of Sarakatsaniki Stanican be visited for free throughout the year, but due to the location and nature, it is difficult to navigate it when it has snowed. Its creator and maintainer is the Brotherhood of Sarakatsanaioi of Epirus, which is operating a traditional tavern in the area, and every year organizes a nationwide meeting of the members with events and outdoor camp in...
Read moreLocated inside a beautiful forest, Sarakatsaniki Stani is a recreation of the old local communities of Sarakatsanoi. Entrance is free. You can walk inside some of the houses and see the tools, furniture and items Sarakatsanoi used in the past. After that, you can walk around the area to get a feel of the local nature. There is also a cafe with...
Read moreVisiting in the winter ❄️ You must stop by and take a look! It's so special 😍 We are travelling in the mountains of Greece and this was a great surprise to see a reconstructed hamlet you can actually feel how people used to live. I suppose in the summer when the place is open and working it will have more to offer so hopefully we'll be...
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