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Winter wonderland in Kokkinopilos and Lake Ziros

Winter in the heart of Preveza Nature! The unique Kokkinopilos and t...

Hiking Routes

Nekromanteio – Ephyra

Preveza Region Acheron River & the Nekromanteion

      Starting out from the town of Preveza and crossing Preveza-Igoumen...

Ambracian gulf

Preveza, Travel guide Cruising the Ambracian Gulf

Taking the town of Preveza as a starting point and especially during the summer months, the young...

Crossing the Vikos Gorge

Ioanniton Municipality Crossing the Vikos Gorge

Once you decide to visit the region of Epirus, taking one of the hiking trails cannot be left off...

Dymokastro

Thesprotia Region Hiking Route Dimokastro to Prapa-Mali Beach

A very special hiking route awaits alternative holiday enthusiasts who wish to combine beautiful ...

Rafting at Voidomatis river

Ioanniton Municipality Rafting on River Arachthos

Epirus is an combination of amazing natural surroundings with endless opportunities for adventure...

Scuba diving in Sivota

Thesprotia Region Scuba Diving in Sivota

Anyone looking for adventure holidays in Epirus will find what they are looking for! Whether you ...

Lake Pamvotis – Island of Ioannina

Ioanniton Municipality Castle & Island of Ioannina

Arriving in Epirus and the city of Ioannina, there is so much to see and do, but much more to lea...

Archaeological site of Dodona

Ioanniton Municipality Ancient Theatres of Epirus

There is evidence of human settlement in the Epirus region since the Palaeolithic period. Of the ...

A different view of the Ambracian Gulf

Preveza Region The Wildlife of the Ambracian Gulf

For nature lovers, the Epirus region offers unique opportunities for exploration. One of the most...

Mouth of the Kalamas River, Thesprotia

Thesprotia Region Mouth of the Kalamas River

The Kalamas River crosses the Regional Unit of Thesprotia, until it flows into the Ionian Sea. Th...

The Blue Coast of Preveza

Preveza Region Monolithi Beach in Preveza

When summer approaches, and people begin to organise their summer holidays, many of them start wi...

Famous beaches in Sivota

Thesprotia Region Famous Beaches in Sivota

If you look at the area of Sivota Thesprotia from above it resembles Scandinavian fjords! It is n...

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Ioanniton Municipality 3 Day Getaway in Ioannina

Something strange happens in Epirus. Just when think it is a purely mountainous region, with stee...

Arta

Arta Region Exploring the Beauties of Arta

When someone talks about Arta for the first time, the famous folk song about the bridge may come ...

When someone talks about Arta for the first time, the famous folk song about the bridge may come to mind. It is the city built on the ruins of Ancient Ambracia, embraced by the path of the Arachthos River. Easily accessible via the Ionia Odos, it is ideal for a few days away or even a day trip to learn a little history through its most famous monuments.

Arta is a city that fascinates, harmoniously coexisting with the remains of ancient Ambracia, a city that survived for several centuries and was the centre of the other Epirote settlement. With the establishment of Arta, centuries after the abandonment of Ambracia, a religious centre was born which became the capital city of the Despotate of Epirus (established after the fall of the Byzantine Empire). You can start with a walk around the city centre and on the way you can take a minute to admire the most important church, dedicated to the Panagia Parigoritissa (Our Lady of Consolation), Agia Theodora, patron saint of Arta. And there is also the little theatre of Ambracia and the Temple of Apollo, protector of the city in antiquity. This is a walk that will take about 2-3 hours, and it offers a fascinating brief journey through the history of this beautiful city of Epirus.

You should end your exploration of the city at the famous bridge, which has connected the banks of the Arachthos River for several centuries. At first glance, one notices the unique architectural style of the stone bridge, and you may be reminded of the legend of the master builder who sacrificed his wife to keep the bridge standing. The plane trees on the bank invite you to sit and rest in their shade awhile. Here you can relax and ruminate on everything you’ve seen and learned on your stroll around the town, and admire the river and the view of the bridge while you enjoy a ‘meze’ (appetiser) or a meal in one of the tavernas.

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