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A six-day road trip through Epirus, one of the greenest and most mountainous regions of Greece, connecting the interior with the Ionian coast. The journey begins in Ioannina on the shores of Lake Pamvotis, with its Ottoman Kastro and the island in the middle of the lake, continues through the stone villages of Zagoria and the Vikos Gorge, then descends to the coast — to the port of Igoumenitsa, the turquoise coves of Syvota, and Venetian Parga beneath its fortress. The route ends in the south, in Preveza at the entrance to the Ambracian Gulf, alongside ancient Nikopolis. Ideal for a road trip from late spring through autumn.
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The capital of Epirus lies on the shore of Lake Pamvotis, surrounded by mountains. The day begins with a walk through Kastro, the old fortified core with Ottoman heritage — the…
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A full-day excursion into the mountainous Zagori region north of Ioannina, where stone villages with slate-covered roofs and old arched bridges over clear rivers line the…
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The drive west along the Egnatia descends from the mountains to the coast, arriving at Igoumenitsa, the main Ionian port of Epirus. The pace is relaxed: the long sandy beach of…
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A short drive along the coast leads to Sivota, a small resort tucked among pine-covered islets and turquoise coves. The day is reserved for the sea — boats take you around the…
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Parga descends amphitheatrically down the hillside toward the bay, beneath a Venetian fortress and with a small church on a tiny island in the middle of the harbor. Colorful…
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The final stage heads south to Preveza, at the very entrance to the Ambracian Gulf. Nearby lies ancient Nikopolis, a city built by Octavian after the naval Battle of Actium, with…
Everything you need for Epirus in 6 Days — From the Lake to the Ionian Coast in one place
