Hiking

Rodavgi is a dream escape for lovers of nature and hiking, since a large network of paths leads either to Xirovouni, or to the Pournario lake and the Arachthos river, with rare wild flowers, mushrooms, aromatic plants and herbs.

We recommend the following routes:

Bistouras Forest – Xirovouni

A path through the pine forest, on the slope of Xirovouni, which stands above the village, with a magnificent view of the Arachthos River and Pournario Lake. You can simply enjoy a relaxing walk in the forest or climb to the top of Xirovouni following a particularly uphill and demanding path.

“Avlaki tis Lefka”

A hiking route in the footsteps of the old hydraulic system – an irrigation project of 1960 -, called the “Lefka’s Trench”, 9.6 km long. It starts from the chapel of Agios Nikolaos in Sumesi Rodavgis and follows the engraving of the old trench, next to in Arachthos, ends at Agios Vissarios in Ammos tis Rodavgi. Along the entire length of the route, the visitor moves in the shade of the plane trees, oaks, arias, ligarias, kumaris parallel to the river. There are places where small beaches are formed on the banks of Arachthos which are suitable for clay therapy.

Otter Trail

The Vidra trail is one of the most beautiful riverside trails in the country, 17.5 km long, with gentle slopes, certified, signposted and safe. It owes its name to the mammal of the same name, the Otter – European otter (Lutra lutra), which is considered one of the rarest and most endangered small mammals.
It starts from the Tzaris bridge in Skoupa Artas, crosses the villages of Dafnoti, Platanousa and Monolithi and ends at the single-arched bridge of Plaka, joining the prefectures of Arta and Ioannina.

In addition to the above routes, there are many more alternatives. The organization of the hikes can be done in consultation with us accompanied by an experienced local guide.

Rafting

Near the Plaka Bridge there are businesses that organize exciting rafting descents in the fast-flowing Arachthos and Kalarritiko rivers with experienced guides. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique nature offered by the Arachthos gorge and cool off in the waters of the Klifki waterfall, where the guides stop during the descent.

Cycling

In the majority of them, the hiking routes, but also many more, are offered for mountain bike rides.

Swimming in the river Arachtos

Enjoy swimming and diving in the cool waters of the Arachthos river and clay treatments on the naturally formed beaches on its banks, in the settlements of Kampos and Kardamos of Skoupas, under the shade of the centuries-old plane trees.