The Land of Epirus

Preveza:

Preveza is an area blessed with beautiful landscapes, green areas, great beaches, a rich history, ancient sites and monuments. In short you will find here numerous options for memorable holidays. Stroll along the harbour and the old town and see the beautiful traditional buildings. Try walking on the seaside pedestrian street and enjoy the island-like atmosphere. Taste local dishes in a picturesque taverna or coffee shop which line the narrow slab-paved backstreets.

Castles

Visit its castles: the 18th c. Agios Andreas Castle; the mid to late 19th c. well preserved Laskara Castle; and the early 19th c. Pantokratoras Castle,built at the mouth of Amvrakikos Gulf. The view from the last one at dusk is spellbinding.

The Cathedral

The 18th c. Agios Charalampos cathedral is quite impressive with lovely murals and decorations on the inside and an imposing clock tower on the outside.  Also, the ceiling and walls were painted by 18th c. icon painters of the so-called Ionian Islands School of Painting, where the Western European Artistic influence is evident. Notice the marvellous wood-carved iconostasis (icon screen). It is created by a local craftsman and gilded during the 19th c., the pulpit and the cathedra (the bishop’s throne).

Museums

Those of you interested in museums can visit the Municipal Maritime Museum, the Ioannis Moralis Municipal Art Gallery, the Municipal Museum of Natural History (open to groups of visitors, by appointment) and the Folklore Museum of the local community of Kamarina, near Zalongo town. In addition, the windmill in the location called “Lighthouse” is worth a visit.

Bike Experience

Enjoy a two wheel ride the way locals do it: on a bicycle. Try a seaside route, starting from Androutsou Sq. towards Vathy, or also the route from the slab-paved waterfront towards Kyani Akti, the area around Pantokratoras castle, Alonaki where there is a beautiful beach, and then Drosia area. There, you can drink in the marvellous view of the Ionian Sea. Take a trip to Margarona, a picturesque area near Neochori, Agia Triada and Agios Thomas villages, close to Preveza. The experienced bikers among you can enjoy a demanding route which starts from Louros River towards the Gate of Hades (the ancient Greek mythical entry point to the underworld) on Acheron River.

Hiking Experience

There are 12 hiking routes for you to choose from, if you enjoy walking in nature. You can follow the course of Acheron River from the Gate of Hades all the way to Glyki, Thesprotia region, through green mountains. Then, enjoy a refreshing swim in the river. It’s a favourite destination for rafting and canoeing & kayaking fans, too.

Source: https://www.visitgreece.gr/