Epirus, Greece (Mainland)

Epirus- the ancient landscape between the mountains and the sea

Epirus is a historical cultural landscape which stretches across the northwest of Greece. It lies between the Ionic Sea and the Pindos Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Greek mainland. 

The nature preservation areas in the mountains, the picturesque mountain villages, rivers, lakes, but also the coastal region with long, sandy beaches and vacation spots or the large, fertile valleys near Arta and Prevezza are all visited by more and more tourists during their vacation.
In Epirus’ four provinces visitors will find many accommodations ranging from simple vacation homes to modern and elegant hotels. 

Aside from the wonderful landscape and outdoors like the headwaters and stream course of the Acheron, the historic cities – such as Paramythia - and the ancient sites are also well worth a visit.

Some of the most important ancient places are Dodoni, the oldest oracle in Greece and Nikopolis near Prevezza. Nekromantion, the oracle of the dead near Mesopotamos and Elea is also worth seeing. 
Bathing vacationers will find beautiful beaches along the Ionic coast and lively towns like Igoumenitsa. 

Ioannia, the capital of Epirus, is a lively city on the famous Lake Pamvotis. It is an ideal starting point for wonderful excursions and hikes in the near vicinity. The stalactite cave Perama is close to the city and is one of the most beautiful caves in Greece. 

 

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