Apart from the spectacular landscapes in the Amvrakikos Gulf and the Tzoumerka mountains, Arta also really knows how to have fun, Epirus style. The locals love to start the day with a morning coffee under the shade of the ancient plane tree next to the stone bridge. A truly favorite habit of the Artinians and the visitors is the walk on Skoufa street and towards the main square, where many tavernas with local tsipouro and cocktail bars are found.
The countryside of Arta is also quite famous for its cheerful festivals, such as the “Kangelari” on the celebration of Ayia Paraskevi on July 26, where traditional “tsamiko” dances accompany the music in a custom that is revived every year since the Ottoman rule. Every year in August, a book exhibition is organized at the “Vakoufiko” exhibition center in the central square of Vourgareli village. The village of Agnanta is also rich in cultural and fun events, such as the traditional “gaitanaki” dance, organized on Carnival Sunday with the locals knitting and unwinding accompanied by traditional music. After a procession around the village, the real feast begins which lasts until the first morning hours of Clean Monday. Also in Agnanta, the feast on the day of the Ascension after the Sunday service is traditionally held every year. Finally, in the settlement of Frasta, the Taxiarches are celebrated on November 8 with a local tsipouro festival joined by an all-night banquet with the folk music orchestra singing to favorite Epirus tunes.