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It is in the centre of the city of Ioannina close to the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina. It was built in 1805 by Ali Passia, who transfered the capital of his state and his palace in this region. The space was larger that time and were built another two palaces for his sons. Mouchtar and Vellis (at the today’s position of the VIII Merarchy and the Arcaheological Museum).

The three palaces were described the English researchers of that period, Leak and Holland. The palaces were destroyed in 1820 during the siege of Ali Passia by Choursit.

Nowadays are saved the walls of the fortress and its underground floor. The founder of the Association of Researches of Epirus K. Frontzos reconstructed the area which today is place of entertainment. From the old buliding is nowadays saved only its base and a part of the walls.

Parga is definitely a place of attraction for thousands of tourists every summer, not only for its natural beauty, but also for its beautiful beaches. You can enjoy swimming at their calm and warm water, but also do your favourite sea sports or water games.

Most of the πbeaches offer all the comforts and have all the conveniences for jet – skiing, sea ski, windsurfing, kitesurfing, divings (very inetresting it is the diving around the castle of Parga and the islet of Agios Nicolaos) and many other water games.

In the region of Parga, there are also many beaches that are approachable from the sea, by boat.

The best beaches are:

• Ai Giannakis
• Lichnos
• Valtos
• Sarakiniko
• Kryoneri
• Piso Kryoneri

The town of Filiates is built on a forest of pine trees. It is located at a distance of 20 km. from Igoumenitsa and its final border reaches to Sagiada. It is a municipality and is the capital city of the province of Filiates having a cultural centre and a hospital. It is the commercial centre of the region. Near the town flows Kalamas river.

Interesting in the region is its mountainous villages, with their old houses built by stone and covered by plaques according to the architecture of Epirus.

Sights in the region of Filiates:

• Sagiada, a picturesque village of fishermen of the region
• The monastery of Virgin Mary of Giromeri of the 1285, in Giromeri
• The monastery of St. George in Kamitzani
• The monastery of St. Minas of the 1882 in Kokkino Lithari, built onto a rock
• The church of St. George in Faneromeni
• The church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary of the 1847, in Tsamantas
• The monastery of St. Athanasios in Vavouri
• The church of Metamorphosis of Jesus Christ in Foiniki
• The Folk Art Museum of Tsamantas, in Tsamantas
• The Folk Art Museum of Foiniki, in Foiniki
• The cave of Sideris in Filiates
• “Askitario”
• The castle of Doliani in Parapotamos – www.parapotamos.gr
• The ancient Toroni (Peraia of Corfu)
• The ancient site of Fanoti, in Geroplatanos

We suggest you a programme of tours and visits which you can use during your trip to the city of Ioannina. The programme of the visits lasts 4 days and you will have at least 3 overnights in the region, at a hotel of your choice. In this way, you will have the chance to admire the most important sights of the region.

1st Day:
Arrival to the city of Ioannina by car or plane. During the first day of your sta, we suggest you visit:

• The historical castle of Ioannina and see the spaces and the bulidings inside it, but also and the two museums that there are inside the castle, the Byzantine Museum and the Folk Museum
• The lakeside region of Molos with the cafes and the taverns
• The populated island of Pamvotida lake, where you will see the Historical Museum of the Island at the Monastery of St. Panteleimon, the rest old monasteries and monuments of the island. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy tastes of the greek cuisine and local dishes at the taverns of the island
• For you night entertainment, if you wish, you can visit the bars and clubs at the region of Molos or at the region of Skala (near the castle) or during the summer period, the nights clubs that there in Amfithea, at a distance of 10 km. from the city, on the nationl road of Ioannina – Trikala.

2nd Day:
During the second day of your stay in the area, we suggest you visit:

• The museums of the city of Ioannina: the Archaeological museum, the Folk museum. etc, that there are in the centre of the city of Ioannina
• The archaeological theatre of Dodoni, one of the most important archaeological monuments of our country, built in the 3rd century B.C. [Access to archaeological Dodoni: Distance 22 km. from the city of Ioannina. You follow the national road of Ioannina – Athens, with direction to Athens until the 7th km. In this point you turn right to the village of Pedini and follow the road for 15 km.]
• The worldwide famous “Museum of Modern Greek History” of waxes, of the creator Pavlos Vrellis. The museum is accommodated into a stone buliding – copy of a mansion of Epirus of the 18th century and includes 36 succeeding sculpting compositions and 150 waxes of natural size. [The museum is located at the 12th km. of the national road of Ioannina – Athens]

3rd Day:

• Visit the Cave of Perama which is located to the homonymous residence, 4 km. from the city of Ioannina. Inside it dominate stalactites and stalagmites of strange shapes and colours, in a route of 850 metres. [Access from the national road of Ioannina – Trikala, 4th km. through Perama]
• Departure for Zagori (for lodge choice please see www.zagori.info)
• Trip to the picturesque villages of Zagori and its sights which there are to the region (bridges, canyons, paths, old mansions and other monuments – for more information please see www.zagori.info)
• Don’t forget to eat at the traditional taverns and restaurants of Zagori, where you will have the chance to meet the rich tradition of the region, but also the tastes that you will find here only. Taste definitely the local pies and other specialties of the region.

4th Day:

• Visit Vikos gorge which is considered to be one the best canyons of Europe. The canyon is approachable from many places: From the village Monodendri at the location of Oksia, from the locations of Beloi (near the village Vradeto), from the Monastery of St. Paraskevi near Monodendri, etc. You can also go down the gorge from the marked paths that there are in the region (duration about 6 hours) from where you can enjoy the region and the rare species of animals that live into it.
• Visit the rivers of the region, where you can do canoeing, kayak, rafting, and othe relative activities, such as the river of Voidomatis, after Aristi village.
• Departure from the region.

The prefecture of Ioannina, which is a mountainous place at its largest part, is a place of attraction for paraschuting. Takeoffs take place in the village of Aspraggeloi of Zagori, where there is an appropriate track, but also in many other places of the mountanous region of Zagori. The village of Aspraggeloi is located at a distance of 30 km. from the city of Ioannina and the access to the place is by car from an rural path of the region.

You can do climbing at the mountainous bulk of Athamanika mountains (Tzoumerka). For more information you can contact with the local Trekking Club.

Trekking Club of Arta
7 Tzavella st., tel. +30 26810.28030.

For information about the region of Tzoumerka, please see our e-guide: www.tzoumerka.info.

In the region of Zagori there are many climbing fields of high or lower degree of difficulty that offered to everybody that loves going climbing. You will find climbing fields at Gkamila (altitude 2497 m.), at Tsouka Rossa (altitude 1987 m.), at Astraka (altitude 2436 m.) and at other places.

In the region of Konitsa there are climbing fields with different degrees of difficulty. The region is offered fro climbing due to the morphology of the ground. You will find climbing fileds in Mavrovouni near Konitsa, in Kleidonia and in other places. At the region of Mavrovouni you will also enjoy the magnificent view of the region.

The prefecture of Preveza with its endless beaches is the ideal destination for those who love water sports. In Preveza you will find any beach that satisfies you more to do these activities:

• Jet – skiing: At Lichnos beach
• Sea skiing: At the beaches of Lichnos, Valtos, Kastrosykia, Vrachos
• Surfing: At the beaches of Lichnos, Valtos, Kastrosykia, Kanali
• Parasailing: At the beaches of Lichnos, Valtos
• Diving: At Pantokratorsa beach, at the west of Kelidi cape, around the castle of Parga, at the islet of Agios Nikolaos in Parga, at an ilset near the island of Virgin Mary, at Lygia, at Katrosykia and in every beach of the prefecture.
• Beach volley: At the beaches of Vachos, Ammoudia, Kanali, Kastrosykia, Monolithi
• Water games: At the beaches of Valtos, Ammoudia, Kastrosykia, Lichnos and at Parga beach

International trekking trail E6 – Part of Ioannina
It comes into the prefecture from the region of Dodoni and continues until Loggades, Balntouma, Megali Gotista, then to the peak of Peristeri and Metsovo. From this point continues to Milia, Valia Calda, Vovousa, Distrato and comes into the region of Vasilitsa in the prefecture of Grevena.

National Trekking trail O1
Along with the trail O3 it connects the european pathways E4 and E6. It starts from Metsovo in the same route with E6 until Peristeri and then continues to Syyrako, Kalarrytes, Kakarditsa and ends in Gardiki.

National Trekking trail O3
From the city of Ioannina, as a starting point the pathway O3 passes and follows in the beggining the path to the lodge of Mitsikeli and continues by passing successively the centre of Mitsikeli, the villages Dikorfo, Kipoi, Vitsa, Vikos gorge, the village Monodendri. Then it goes down to the canyon of Vikos, in a unique passage that makes this pathway the most beautiful, for the majority of Europeans. Then, it flows to the springs of Voidomatis and continues to the villages Mikro Papigo, Vrysochori, Aoos bridge, Pades, Drakolimni of Smolikas, Agia Paraskevi, where ir meets the international climbing trail E6.

Climbing at the mount of Tymfi
The mount of Tymfi, at an altitude of 2.497 m., is the most imposive mountain of Epirus. The lanscape of high peaks, steep slopes that end into deep gorges, is breathtaking. The highest and the most famous peak is “Gamila”. On its slopes there is the famous “Drakolimni of Tymfi“, at an altitude of 2100 m. From Mikro Papigo, as a starting point, and after five hours of trekking into a marked path, the Drakolimni of Tymfi and the view to mountain of Smolikas will compensate you. Altenatively, you can follow the national trekking  trail 03 that crosses Tymfi from Papigo to Vrysochori. Tops such as Tsouka Rossa, Gkoura, Karteros and Astraka are also offered for trekking or climbing.

Other routes in the region of Zagori
Zagori with its 54 picturesque villages and its beautiful landscapes is an ideal place for hiking and trekking. Walking in its old pathways that they connected the villages you will see many beautiful stone bridges of Zagori that are famous for their achitecture and the standing thorugh the time. Altrenatively, you can follow the marked paths that cross Zagroi, such as O3 and other smaller.

We suggest you the following routes:

• Gorge of Voidomatis, accross the river into an easy walking parh
• Mikro Papigo – Mountain Lodge – Drakolimni of Tymfi
• Vitsa – Skala of Vitsa – Bridge of Kokkoris
• Kapesovo – Skala of Vradeto – Vradeto
• Kipoi – Bridge of Kontodimos or Lazaridis – Skala of Koukouli – Bridge of Misios – Skala of Vitsa – Vitsa
• Monodendri – Monastery of Agia Paraskevi – Spilies

For those who love hunting, in the prefecture of Ioannina and especially in the regions of Pogoni they will find the ideal conditions to enjoy their favourite hobby. You can hunt many kind of birds, such as woodcock (in the whole Pogoni), wood pigeon (in Agios Kosmas) and also wild boar in the villages of Vissani and Ktismata.

The hunting is allowed at the whole prefecture, except for the regions that have been characterised protcted or animal shelters.

The mountain of Nemertsika is located at the north of Pogoni, at the borders with Albania. Its altitude is at 2.209 m. and is one of the highesr mountains of the prefecture of Ioannina. It offers ideal conditions for climbing to the experienced climbers through beautiful routes into green pure forests.

As starting point the village of Meropi, Kefalovryso or Palaiopyrgos you can follow routes of 3 or 4 hours (there are no marked paths), admire the exceptional viem of Pogoni from Nemertsika, especially from the places of Mpitsikopoulo and Prophet Elias.

The forest of Bouna is located near Delvinaki and offers beautiful routes because it is famous for its rich flora and fauna, like the valley of Gormos, which is nearby.

Other routes and trips in the region of Pogoni:

• From Doliana to Lykoskos (view of Tymfi & Nemertsika)
• Hiking in the forest of Meropi – Palaiopyrgos
• From Agios Kosmas to Roupsia
• From Oraiokastro to the springs of Gklava
• Trekking in the valley of Kouvaras, in a marked path

You can do cycling and canoying in Vovos river which is located near the river delta of Arachthos river. At the same time you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the nature of Epirus, in an important reserve of the region.

The prefecture of Ioannina is one of the most mountainous prefectures of the country. For this reason is offered for those who love mountain bike. The beautiful natural landscapes and the pictursque villages of the prefecture of Ioannina is a place for attraction for the lovers of mountain bike. One of the best route to take, is this between Mitsikeli mountain, the villages of Zagori, but also in the region of Katsanochoria.

In the region of Konitsa in Ioannina except for the natural landscape, the fans of the adventure sports will have the possibility to enjoy many of them. At the same time in the region of Konitsa every year take place sports events including adventure sports such as:

• Paraschuting
• Kayak
• Mountain bike
• Climbing
• Rafting
• River cross
• Crossing of the gorge and many others

For information about the adventure activities, you can communicarte with the sports associations and clubs that there are in the region.

Kalamas river is one of the most famous river in Epirus. It is offered especially for those who wish to do water sports of adventure, such as Canoe, Kayak, Rafting, etc.

Suggested routes:

1. Vrosyna – Neraida: Difficulty degree 2+, Duration 4-5 hours
2. Neraida – Vrysela: Difficulty degree 2, Duration 3 hours
3. Vrysela – Dam of Kalamas: Difficulty degree 1, Duration 4 hours

Information:
Sailing club of Municipality of Igoumenitsa
17 Grigoriou Lampraki st.
Zip code 46100, IGOUMENITSA
Τel. +30 26650.22123, +30 26650.28370

Aoos river is one of the most famous destinations for those who love adventure sports. With a dificculty degree from 3 to 5 offers amazing experiences to its visitors. The beautiful gorge, its stone bridge at the region of Konitsa and its unique natural landscape make the route really amazing.

Every year take place sports events in the region, with the participation of many Greek athletes and from abroad. In Konitsa there are clubs that organise canoying at the river and you can be taught everything you need if you wish to take part in this kind of activities.

From the new bridge of Voidomatis rivers as a staring point, which is near Aristi the δroute with canoe from Kleidonia to the old stone bridge near the village of Konitsa is really amazing. The clear blue water of the river amazes every visitor with its colour and justifies totally the characterisation of the clearest and the most beautiful river of Europe.

During the route of about 4 km. you will come accross the beautiful gorge of Voidomatis with none difficulty and you will enjoy the nature of the National Gorge of Vikos – Aoos.

At the picturesque Metsovo which is located at a distance of 55 km. from the city of Ioannina, at an altitude of 1.150 m. there are two organised ski centres: The first one is “Karakoli” and the other is at the location of “Prophet Elias“.

The ski centre “Karakoli” has two ski-slopes, it is located at an altitude of 1.350 – 1.520 m. and at a distance of 2 km. from the centre of Metsovo.

The ski centre of Prophet Elias is located at a distance of 5 km. from Metsovo, at the plateau of Politses, at the foothills of Mavrovounio. It has 4 ski-slopes at an altitude from 1.430 m. – 1620 m.

Information:
Tel. +30 26560.41345 & +30 26560.41095

One of the best mountain trails of Europe crosses the prefecture of Thesprotia. It is the European mountain trail E6 which crosses the prefecture and directs to Dodoni of the prefecture of Ioannina. It crosses along Igoumenitsa, Dramesi village and Paramythia.

In the prefecture of Preveza you can enjoy swimming in many beautiful beaches. Many of them are fully organised.

The most important of them are:

• Kyani Akti
• Pantokrator
• Alonaki
• Kalamitsi
• Mytikas
• Monolithi
• Kanali
• Kastrosykia
• Lygia
• Vrachos – Loutsa
• Ammoudia
• Ai Giannakis
• Lichnos
• Valtos
• Sarakiniko

The prefecture of Arta has many beautyiful beaches where you can enjoy swimming or other sea activities. The beaches are at a small distance from the city of Arta and easily accessible by car or local transportation.

• In Menidi, at a distance of 20 km. from the city of Arta, at a nice sandy beach. There is transportation at a regular base from Arta.
• In the beach of Koronisia, which is located very close to the city of Arta.
• At Arachthos river and Aspropotamos river
• At the artificial lake of Pournari

The seaside regions of the prefecture of Thesprotia are offered for doing sailing. You can use the port of Igoumenitsa, as a base for your sail trips where you can supply with oil and water.

From this place you can visit Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada and the nearby ports, such as one of Plataria, of Syvota, of Parga and Preveza. You can also enjoy the unique beaches of Epirus and the nearby island of Ionian Sea. At the port ofIgoumenitsa there are available sailing boats for rental (yacht).

At the plateau of Politses, which is located neat to the ski centre of Prophet Elias and at a small distance from Metsovo, you will find trained horses for riding and experienced riders who will guide you at your firts steps.

There you will enjoy beautiful rides into a sub-alpine landscape, but also and the amazing view in the region. There are also very good routes from Metsovo to the artificial lake of Aoos (15 km.) and the village of Milia (25 km.)

Pamvotida lake in Ioannina is ideal for sea ski because most of the time the winds in the region are favorable and the space that the ships move is limited at the area of the lake. So, you can enjoy your favourite sports doing long routes into the lake.

Related bodies:

Sea Ski Club of Ioannina
3 Acheronta st. KEKOP
45500 IOANNINA
Τel. +30 26510.71581

Rowing, Kanoe, Kayak
Pamvotida lake offers the idealest conditions for these sports. There are water sports facilities at Limnopoula, at the stadium of Ioannina Athletical Centre, 24 28th Merarchia st.

Body:

Ioannina Sailing Club
Τel. +30 26510.25265 and +30 26510.38060

The river Arachthos is one of the most famous destinations for those who love rafting and kayak. At the region of Agnanta the riverflow is very strong and offer ideal conditions for this kind of activities.

The route is Plaka’s bridge – Skoupa (distance 12 km. with a very hard part of third grade difficulty) and the best season for this is spring when the water is deeper, beacuse of the snow that melts on the mountains of Tzoumerka.

See more: The river Arachthos

You can enjoy many activities of adventure in Acheloos river. The route is: Mesopyrgos – Vourviana bridge – (distance 10 km.)

The river Gormos which is located at the area of Ano Pogoni of the region Pogoniι offers ideal conditions for fishing. It is accessible from many paths, while you can enjoy its exceptional ecosystem.

At the region Ioannina city, you can do fishing at Pamvotida lake. The lake is rich of beauty and fish, so reasonably is place of attract for those who do fishing as a hobby. So, during the day you will see along the lakeside region many amateur fishermen.

The famous by songs lake of Ioannina, Pamvotida lake, enchants every traveller with her beauty. You can enjoy it by walking at the pier around the east side of the castle and the lakeside zone of the city. At this area of the city there many places of entertainment, bars and cafes where you can enjoy your drink or coffee.

It is also necessary a visit to the island of Pamvotida lake (the only one lake island of Europe with habitants). Boats do ferries from and to the Island.

Another one good suggestion for trip, is a trip around the lake by car. The route is a good way to see the whole lake, but also visit the villages around the lake and other interesting sights, such as the Cave of Kastritsa and the Monastery of Dourachani in Drampatova. In the region of Drampatova you can also find many restaurants and taverns where you will have the chance to enjoy local plates and plates of Greek cuisine.

See also: “Sports in Pamvotida lake“

Kalamas river flows near the village Ragio at the northwest of the prefecture of Thesprotia, between Mavronoros and the hill of Mastilitsa. A dirt road leada to the river delta, and from there you can continue by walking until the point where the river meets the sea.

A trip to the river delta of Kalamas
The river delta of Kalamas is a shelter for many different species of birds, but also for herds of wild horses. At the banks of the river grow many plane trees. The majority of the little islands that are formed at this place have been covered by the deposits of the river. Another way to observe the thousands of birds that nest at the delta river is by boat from Sagiada.

A trip to the narrow gorge of Kalamas
The access to the region is possible from many places, with starting point either Ioannina, or Igoumenitsa, or Filiates. At the beggining and the end of the gorge, you can see the citadels of Osdina and Raveni, standing on bulk rocks. During your trip you will see the old watermills, the two citadels with byzantine fortresses and post-Byzantine churches, rare flora and the steep cliff which there is at “Faraggopidima” location.

From the cove of Ammoudia where flows Acehron river, you can enoy the natural beauty of the region by boat. The trip to the river is really exciting. Acheron river is navigable till Mesopotamos village.

See more: Acheron river, Ammoudia

Mountaneering trails in the region of Konitsa
The region of Konitsa, mostly mountainous region is offered for mountaneering trips. We suggest the following:

• Palioseli – Mountain lodge on Smolikas – Drakolimni of Smolikas
• Agia Paraskevi – Drakolimni of Smolikas
• Distrato – Samarina

Climbing on Mount Smolikas
At an altitude of 2.637 m. Mount Smolikas is one of the most impressive mountains of the north Pindos and the second highest mountain of Greec after Olympus. From Pades or Agia Paraskevi, as starting points you can enjoy an outstanding route. Passing through beautiful pin forests, you will get, after 5 hours walking, to the famous “Drakolimni” of Smolikas at an altitude of 2.150 m.

A trip to the gorge of river Aoos
From the stone bridge of Aoos, a miracle of architecture of builders from Pyrsogianni (1870), starts a marked path along the river Aoos with direction to the gorge. The gorge extends between steep slopes, but there are also and places where the tourists can have a cool swimming.The exceptional ecosystem of the river becomes a shelter for many kinds of animals and birds, such as wolves, wild boars, deer, otters, woodpeckers, squirrels and kinds of eagles, etc.

During the trip the visitor will see the beautiful waterfall of Gravos, which is located near to the Monastery of Stomiou (1774). The view to the gorge from the monastery is outstanding. The path for those who want to continue the trip to the “Passage of Karteros”, ends up in a beautiful plateau and then goes down to the village of Zagori, Skamneli (lasts about 3 hours more). Moreover, from the plac “Desi”, at a distance of half an hour from the monastery you can continue the route to Drakolimni if you wish.

The region of Tzoumerka offers unique mountaineering and hiking trails, but also many other activities.

We suggest the following trails and activities:

• Mountaneering trail Matsouki – Vyliza – Kalarrytes (2 hours)
• Mountaneering trail Matsouki – Strogoula (2429 m.) – mountain lodge at Isioma location (4 hours, hard)
• Climbing on Karkaditsa top
• Mountaineering path Τ2: pin forest of Markopoulo – Raftanaioi – Monastery of Virgin Mary Mouchousiotisa
• Mountaineering path Τ1: Christoi – Monastery of Kipina – Kalarrytes or Syrrako
• Hiking trail at the gorge of Arachthos Chrousia (old mills)
• Hiking trail: Pramanta – Strogoula – Monastery of St. Paraskevi – Cave of Pramanta (2 hours)
• Horse riding at Ippostrouth farm [www.ippostrouth.com]
• Rafting – kayak in Kalarrytikos river (Gkogkos bridge – Politsa bridge)
• Rafting – kayak in Arachthos river (Plaka bridge – gorge)

See more: Villages in the region of Tzoumerka [part of the prefecture of Ioannina]

From the village Agia Kyriaki, which is located at a distance of 8 km. from Paramythia, or from Paramythia you can climb on Mount Gorilas by following the marked path and you can also visit the cave of St. Arsenios, in which there is the church of St. Arsenios that feasts in summer.

If you decide to climb on the top (1658 m.), you will be compensated for this difficult climbing lasting 6 hours by the view of the whole town of Paramythia and the plain.

In the prefecture of Arta you can go fishing at thee rivers of the prefecture, the beaches and the artificial lake of Pournari.

The route to Arachthos estuary done by a little boat from Neochoraki to the estuary of Arachthos – Logaros – Tsoukalio and Rodia where is the pelicans’ shelter.

See more: Arachthos river

The lagoon of Tsopeli is located at Amvrakikos bay and it is at a distance of about 11 km. the city of Preveza. The rich avifauna of the area has a big interest and the naturalists can admire it either by the appropriate observatories which are around the lagoon or by walking on the narrow strip of land which separates it from Amvrakikos bay.

This strip of land is also the biggest beach with shells in Preveza with thousands kinds of shells. In sping many species of birds, such as pelicans or gulls, nest on the small islets of the lagoon.

On the north of the lagoon ends up Louros river. This River Delta is an important ecosystem of this region.

Acheron river is located at the prefercture of Thesprotia. Its springs are on the mountains of Souli and ends up in Ionian Sea. Acheron river and the areas around it are an important ecosystem recognised and protected by Natura 2000. In this region of exceptional beauty you can enjoy walkings, sports, trips and excursions. In Acheron river you can also do many activities like rafting, etc.

The springs of the river are located at Glyki village on the margins of the prefectures of Thesrotia and Preveza. For thoese who can stand its cold water, they can enter the river from its springs as it is shallow in many parts. Going up against the river stream you can pass under the bridge of Dala where the stream Dala meets Acheron.

Along the route, there is “Tzavelaina Stairs“, the famous path that was used by the residents of Souli during the Ottoman period. You can continue till the springs of stream Dala, where there is an old restored watermill, or follow the road to “The Gates of Hades” directed to Serziana, a point where the canyon is very narrow.

In the past the rocks were united on the top, giving the image of a tremendous gate, “The Gate of Hades“. You can find many points of the river where the water flows slowly and offered for swimming.

In Salaora there is a research centre and information. It is located at a distance of 22 km. from the crossroad of Kostakioi – Koronisia. The tour at the centre lasts about 1 – 2 hours with a direct display of the birds of the wetland.

Kopraina is located at a distance of 10 km. from the crossroads of Sykees. You can do a sightseeing tour at the Museum of Natural History, at the aquarium. The tour lasts about 2 – 3 hours. In the museum there is also a library with many books offered. There is also a guesthouse available. In addition you can do a sightseeing tour at the lighthouse of Kopraina, at a distance of 1 km. from Kopraina, where there is a museum of lighthouses and natural history. The tour lasts about 1 – 2 hours.

In the prefecture of Preveza you can do trekking in many regions of outstanding natural beauty. One of them is the forest of Lekatsa, close to Myrsini village. It is a forest of rare fauna and flora and a natural animal shelter. There is a path in forest for the visitors, which encircles the forest and other kinds of joy. The Monastery of Lekatsa is located very close to it.

In Arta every year take place many events:

• 11th March, feast of St. Theodora: religious events, litany of the icon and the relics of the patron saint St. Theodora
• Last Sunday of June, aniversary for the release of Arta from the Turks on 6/24/1881: National events
• 27th September: Trademarket – Bazaar

Mount Nemertsika is located at the north of Pogoni, at the borders with Albania. Its altitude is at 2.209 m. and it is one of the highest mountains of the prefecture of Ioannina. It offers ideal conditions for climbing for the experienced climbers through beautiful routes into whole green and virgin forests.

You can admire the outstanding view of Pogoni from Nemertsika, especially from the places of Mpitsikopoulo and Prophet Elias by routes of 3 or 4 hours from Meropi, Kefalovryso or Palaiopyrgos as starting points (there are no marked paths).

The forest of Bouna is located near to Delvinaki and offers beautiful routes as it is famous for its rich flora and fauna and also for Gormos valley, which is located near to it.

Other excursions and routes in the region of Pogoni:

• From Doliana to Lykoskos place (view of Tymfi & Nemertsika)
• Hiking in the forest of Meropi – Palaiopyrgos
• From Agios Kosmas to Roupsia
• From Oraiokastro to Glava springs
• Trekking in Kouvaras valley, a marked path

Events in Agnanta
Feast of the Ascenssion: Religious events, traditional feast
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Religious events, traditional feast until the midday
25th – 27th July: Traditional feast, traditional dance and custom “Kagkelari”

Events in Theodoriana
22nd June: Anniversary for the signed deed of the year 1883 reffering to the proprietors of Kostilata
3rd August: Feast of the Vlachs (offered ewe meat) 3rd and 4th August: Anniversary of the battle in “Stavros” place
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Koukoulia
3rd Easter Day: Traditional feast at the traditional Monastery of St. Nickolas in the region “Selio”.
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Palaiochori
Friday after Easter: traditional feast at the Monastery of St. Paraskevi
6th August, religious feast: Traditional feast, local custom “Kagkelari”

Events in Melissourgoi
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Frasta
8th November, feast of St. Taksiarches: Traditional feast and Tsipouro Feast

Events in Anemorachi
6th December, feast of St. Nickolas: Traditional feast
Feast of St. George: Traditional feast

Events in Vourgareli (Drosopigi)
5th May: Events for General Zervas and for the bombardment by the Germans (5/5/1943).
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast in Kokkini Ekklisia

Events in Distrato
Pentecost: Traditional feast
Feast of St. Faneromeni: Traditional feast

Events in Kato Athamanio
10th February, feast of St. Charalampos: Traditional feast
Feast of St. George: Traditional feast
Feast of Holy Trinity: Traditional feast
24th Augsust Feast of St. Kosmas: Traditional feast
21st May Feast of St. Constantine and Helen: Traditional feast

Events in Kato Kalentini
6th July, feast of St. Kiriaki: Traditional feast

Events in Kapsala
24th July, feast of St. Kosmas: Traditional feast
26th July, feast of St. Paraskevi: Traditional feast

Events in Kentriko
30th June, feast of the St. Apostles: Traditional feast
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast
26th July, feast of St. Paraskevi: Traditional feast

Events in Kypseli
24th Augsust Feast of St. Kosmas: Traditional feast
26th July, feast of St. Panteleimon: Traditional feast
Feast of Holy Trinity: Traditional feast

Events in Mesounta
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Palaiokatouno
6th August, religious feast: Traditional feast
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Rodavgi
1st May: Traditional feast
26th – 27th July, feast of St. Paraskevi: Traditional feast, traditional dance “kagkelari”

Events in Skiadades
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Tetrakomo
29th June, feast of the St. Apostles: Traditional feast
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Kommeno
16th August, anniversary of the holocaust of Kommeno by the Germans on 16th August in 1943, during the 2nd World War

Events in Foteino
15th August, feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast
1st Sunday of March: Tributes to the memory of the executed during the Second World War

Events in Kompoti
Carnival: Carnival events
29th – 31st July: “Skoufaika”, a tribute to the memory of Nikolaos Skoufas.

Events in Koronisia
12th June: Religious events in the Monastery of St. Onoufrios
8th September: Religious events in the chrurch of Birth of Virgin Mary, traditional feast

Every year during the months July and August in the villages of the region Diaselo – Ano Kalentini, take place traditional feasts and events.

Events in Piges
23rd August: Events as a tribute to the memery of the battles of the residents in Souli, who were executed in the Monastery of Seltso 4/23/1804.

Events in Kasianos
28th February: Traditional feast

June – August: “Thesprotika“, Plays, traditional dances, exhibitions, cinemas, sports events
Carnival: Carnival events in Kastri

See more: Igoumenitsa city

Events in Margariti:
1st August: Reunion of the emigrants
23rd – 24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Morfi:
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast

See more: Margariti of Thesprotia

Events in Paramythia:
Carnival: Carnival events full of lampoon
29th September: Relics of St. Donatos, traditional feast
30th September: Feast and Litany of the patron saint of Paramythia, traditional feast
Last Sunday of May: Feasts of Souli, a tribute to the battles against the Ottoman Empire
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
29th September: A tribute to the execution of 49 nobles
First Sunday of October: Trade market /bazaar (Lampovo)
Christmas: A big Christmas Tree and carols by the choir of the Primary school
New Year’s Day: A feast dedicated to children with many presents

Events in Ampelia:
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast

Events in Petrovitsa:
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast

Events in Chrysavgi:
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast

Events in Ksirolofos:
2nd May: Feast of St. Athanasios or Zoodochos, traditional feast

Events in Rachouli:
20th May: Feast of St. Nikolaos, traditional feast

Events in Neraida:
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine, traditional feast

Events in Sevasto:
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine, traditional feast

Events in Krystallopigi:
Pentecost, traditional feast

Events in Pagkrati:
24th June: Feast of St. Ioannis, traditional feast

Events in Prodromi:
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Kyra-Panagia:
17th July: Feast of St. Marina, traditional feast

Events in Eleftherochori:
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Agia Kyriaki:
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Neochori:
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Polydroso:
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Saloniki:
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Karvounari:
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Karyoti:
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast

Events in Petousi:
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast

Events in Pente Ekklisies:
11th August: Feast of St. Spyridon, traditional feast

Events in Elataria:
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Plakoti:
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Michla:
8th September: Feast of Birth of Virgin Mary, traditional feast

Events in Kallithea:
17th September: Feast of St. Sophia, traditional feast

Events in Psaka:
5th December: Feast of St. Varvara, traditional feast

Events in Petrovitsa:
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

The last Sunday of May the Prefecture of Thesprotia organises in Souli a tribute to the memory of its fighters, to the memory of the womens’ sacrifice on the mountains of Zalogo and to the blasting of Kougki. Between other events takes place the revival of the blasting in an impressive real way.

Events in Perdika:
2nd May: Relics of St. Athanasios, traditional feast
July – August: Cultural events: mind games, painting, sports, plays, cinema movies, music and dance performances, etc.
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Syvota:
Feast of the Ascension: Traditional feast – Organised by: “Cultural Association Syvota 2000”

Events in Plataria:
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast – Organised by: “Cultural Association of Plataria”

Events in Faskomilia:
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast

Events in Polyneri:
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast

Events in Vrachona:
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

See more: Perdika, Syvota

Polyphonic groups from many countries, such as Italy, Romania, Bulgaria etc., take part in the annual Polyphonic Song Festival which takes place every August in Filiates during the summer cultural events of the Municipality. The festival is organized by the Polyphonic Song team “Chaonia” with the suuport of the authorities of Thesprotia.

See more:
www.filiates.gr

Events in Agioi Pantes
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Ampelonas
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Anavrytos
30th June, Feast of the St. Apostles: Traditional feast

Events in Achladea
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Vavourio
2nd May, feast of St. Athanasios: Traditional feast
17th July, feast of St. Marina: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Vrysela
30th June, Feast of the St. Apostles: Traditional feast
17th July, feast of St. Marina: Traditional feast

Events in Gardiki
24th August, feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian: Traditional feast

Events in Giromeri
Easter Day: Easter celebrations, Traditional feast

Events in Gola
6th Augsut, religious feast: Traditional feast

Events in Kato Ksechoro
11th July, feast of St. Eyphimia: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast
8th September, feast of the birth of Virgin Mary: Traditional feast

Events in Keramitsa
2nd May, feast of St. Athanasios: Traditional feast

Events in Kerasochori
26th July, feast of St. Paraskevi: Traditional feast
24th August, feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian: Traditional feast

Events in Kefalochori
24th June, feast of St. Ioannis: Traditional feast

Events in Kokkinia
2nd May, feast of St. Athanasios: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Kokkinolithari
11th July, feast of St. Eyphimia: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Kouremadi
8th May, feast of St. Ioannis the Theologist: Traditional feast
27th July, feast of St. Panteleimon: Traditional feast

Εκδηλώσεις στο Κρυονέρι
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Εκδηλώσεις στην Κυπάρισσο
24th June, feast of St. Ioannis: Traditional feast
24th August, feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian: Traditional feast

Εκδηλώσεις στη Λεπτοκαρυά
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Lia
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Lista (Kefalovryso)
30th June, Feast of the St. Apostles: Traditional feast
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption

Events in Malouni
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast

Events in Milia
17th July, feast of St. Marina: Traditional feast

Events in Giromeri Monastery
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Ksechoro
21st May, feast of St. Constantine and Helen: Traditional feast
27th July, feast of St. Panteleimon: Traditional feast

Events in Palaiochori
27th July, feast of St. Panteleimon: Traditional feast

Events in Pigadoulia
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Plaisio
20th July, feast of the Prophet Elias: Traditional feast
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Platanos
17th July, feast of St. Marina: Traditional feast

Events in Raveni
15th August, Feast of the Assumption: Traditional feast

Events in Filiates
Feast of the Holy Trinity: Traditional feast
1st-10th August: International Polyphonic Song Festival

Events in Agios Minas
25th March: Traditional feast
11th November: Traditional feast

Events in Anthrakitis
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Ano Pedina
25th March: Traditional feast at Evaggelistria Monastery
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Aspraggeloi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Aristi
Carnival: Carnival events
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast
29th August: Traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Vitsa
Carnival: Carnival events – Representation of local customs
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Summer: Cultural events, “Papazogleia” events and “ziafetia”

Events in Vovousa
Carnival: Carnival events
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Vradeto
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Vrysochori
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Pentecost: Traditional feast at the Monastery
1st Saturday after the 15th August: Traditional events
Holy Week: Revival of the customs of the Holy Week
Pie Feast

Events in Greveniti
Carnival: Carnival events
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
7th and 8th September: Religious events at Voutsa Monastery
26th October: Traditional feast

Events in Karyes
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
9th May: Traditional feast
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Dikorfo
29th August: Traditional feast
24th May: Religious events at the chapel of Agios Ioannis

Events in Dilofo
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Dipotamo
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Doliani
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Elati
Pentecost: Traditional feast

Events in Elatochori
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
Feast in Dilakkos

Events in Elafotopos
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
20th May: Religious events in Kalyvia Sports events
6th January: Religious events Auction of the church icons

Events in Iliochori
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
15th August: Traditional Events Reunion of the emigrants of Iliochori

Events in Kavallari
Pentecost: Traditional feast

Events in Kalotas
6th August: Traditional feast

Events in Kapesovo
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
Summer: Cultural events Music and Theatrical events

Events in Kastanonas
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Kato Pedina
29th August: Traditional feast
August: Summer Cinema Festival

Events in Kipoi
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Koukouli
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Laista
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Leptokarya
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Easter: Religious events

Events in Makrino
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Manassis
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Mesovouni
10th February: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Monodendri
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Summer: Cultural events Theatre and Concerts

Events in Negades
Carnival: Carnival events
Pentecost: Traditional feast

Events in Papigko
Carnival: Carnival events
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
27th July: Traditional feast in “Avragonia” place
8th September: Traditional feast in Mikro Papigko
Other events: “Fanos” events, Exhibitions, Woodcarving Exhibitions, Photgraphy Exhibitions etc.

Events in Skamneli
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
1st Sunday of September: Traditional events Reunion of the Vlach

Events in Tristeno
23rd August: Traditional feast

Events in Tsepelovo
24th June: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Flabourari
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Fragkades
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

See also:

• Villages of Eastern Zagori
• Villages of Western Zagori
• Villages of Central Zagori and in Tsepelovo region
• Villages of Central Zagori and Kipoi region
• Villages of Central Zagori and Monodendri region

Events in Variades
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Petsali
8th September: Traditional feast
Easter and Summer: Cultural events

Events in Raiko
26th July: Traditional feast
Shrove Monday: Festivity

Events in Vageniti
23rd April: Traditional feast

Events in Grammeno
Carnival: Carnival events “Alagouzi” (a custom with fires)
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
8th September: Religious events – Feast in Lambrovitria Monastery
8th November: National Holidays – Memorial of National Benefactors

Events in Anargyroi
1st July: Traditional feast

Events in Kokkinochoma
17th July: Traditional feast

Events in Delvinakopoulo
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Polylofo
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Vasilopoulo
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
15th August: Cultural events – Reunion of emigrated

Events in Ekklisochori
Carnival: Carnival events
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Ieromnimi
Carnival: Carnival events “Prantza”
Feast of the Holy Spirit: Traditional feast
17th August: Cultural events – Reunion of emigrated

Events in Katarraktis
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
15th August: Cultural events and Reunion of emigrated

Events in Kostaniani
29th August: Traditional feast
15th – 18th August: Cultural events

Events in Vatatades
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast

Events in Vlachatano
26th and 27th July: Traditional feast

Events in Gavrisioi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Daphnofyto
7th July: Traditional feast

Events in Zitsa
Carnival: Carnival events
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
1st fortmight of August: Sports and Music events
3rd fortnight of August: Wine Feast

Events in Protopappas
1st July: Traditional feast

Events in Karitsa
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Klimatia
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events
3rd Easter Day: Traditional feast in the Monastery of Savior

Events in Lefkothea
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Lofiskos
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Lyggos
Pentecost: Traditional feast

Events in Perati
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Petralona
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Ligopsa
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
August: Music event Music night of folk music

Events in Lithino
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast Sports events – Joint in “Thiameia”

Events in Negrades
23rd April: Traditional feast

Events in Paliouri
24th June: Traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Vereniki
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast in Ano Vereniki
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast in Kato Vereniki

Events in Voutsaras
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Summer: Sports events

Events in Vrosina
23rd April: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Vrysoula
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast

Events in Gribovo
Carnival: Carnival events
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Granitsa
1st fortnight of August: Cultural events
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Feast of the Ascension: Traditional feast

Events in Dovla
Pentecost: Traditional feast
26th October: Traditional feast

Events in Dragopsa
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Zaloggo
Carnival: Carnival events
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast in Ano Zaloggo

Events in Kerasea
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Kourenta
Carnival: Carnival events
3rd Easter Day: Traditional feast
August: Sports events
15th August: Cultural events

Events in Polygyros
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast in Eleftherochori
7th July: Traditional feast

Events in Polydoro
7th July: Traditional feast
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
August: Sports events

Events in Radovizi
Pentecost: Traditional feast
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
26th October: Religious events in the D. Philosopher Monastery – Cultural events
November: Tsipouro feast

Events in Seniko
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Chinka
9th May: Traditional feast – Zorgiani Feast
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast – Πανηγύρι Λάλιζας

Events in Agia Anastasia
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Dramesioi
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Dodoni
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Manteio
Carnival: Carnival events
3rd Easter Day: Traditional feast in Dodoni villages
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
August: Cultural events in Archaeological Theatre of Dodoni

Events in Meliggoi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Alepochori Botsari
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
23rd April: Traditional feast

Events in Anthochori
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Ardosi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Artopoula
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Asprochori
8th September: Traditional feast
15th August: Traditional events Reunion & Poor Girls’ Endowment (local custom)

Events in Achladea
Carnival: Carnival events
23rd April: Traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Εκδηλώσεις στην Βαλανιδιά
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Georgani
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Easter: Traditional events Reunion and Festivity

Events in Derviziana
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Elafo
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Zotiko
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Katamachi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Koumaria
15th August: Traditional feast

Events in Lippa
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Baousioi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
7th July: Traditional feast in Tyria
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Palaiochori
24th June: Traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Pardalitsa
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast

Events in Platania
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Romano
Carnival: Carnival events
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast at the Monastery of the village

Events in Sistrouni
Carnival: Carnival events
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Pentolakkos
8th September: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Smyrtia
20th May: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast in Ano Smyrtia

See also: Villages in the region of Zitsa and Villages in the region of Lakka Souli

Events in Agia Triada
Feast of the Holy Trinity: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Varlaam
Pentecost: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Vouliasta
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi Traditional feast
September: Trout festival
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Theriakisi
7th July: Traditional feast

Events in Kopani
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Kouklesi
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast
Music event: Annual event

Events in Kryfovo
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Melia
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Mousiotitsa
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
23rd – 25th July: National Holidays and events in honour to the 152 executed
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Myrodaphni
27th July: Traditional feast

Events in Perdika
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events
Summer: Cultural events

Events in Pesta
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
15th August: Cultural events
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Sklivani
9th May: Traditional feast
20th May: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Terovo
Carnival: Carnival events
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
August: Music event

Events in Aetorrachi
23rd April: Traditional feast

Events in Lazaina
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast

Events in Elliniko
8th September: Traditional events
Carnival: Carnival events
Summer: Cultural events

Events in Kalentzi
Carnival: Carnival events
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Korytiani
Carnival: Carnival events
1st September: Traditional feast
Pentecost: Traditional feast

Events in Plaisia
29th August: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events
Events  «THE DEPO»

Events in Pigadia
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Fortosi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Kostitsi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Nistoras
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Patero
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Ambelochori
26th July: Traditional feast – cultural events
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Vathipedo
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast Cultural events (Vathipediotika)

Events in Vaptistis
29th August: Traditional feast

Events in Kalarrytes
1st fortnight of July: Cultural events – Music and dance events
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Matsouki
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Michalitsi
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast – Dance “Kykles (a kind of traditional dance)”

Events in Monolithi
Pentecost: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Paliochori Syrrako
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
Summer: Cultural events
Carnival: Carnival events

Eevnts in Petrovouni
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast – Feast also in Potistika residence
15th August: National Holiday in honour of Makrygiannis and Katsantonis (national heroes) – Traditional events – Reunion of the villages
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Platanousa
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
August: Cultural events
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Pramanta
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast Dance of Diplokagkelo Trivito (a kind of traditional dance)
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Prosilio
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Raftanaious
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast till the midday
8th September: Traditional feast Feasts also in the residences: Agia Triada, Agioi Theodoroi
29th September: Annual Feast of boiled goat

Events in Syrrako
29th June: Traditional feast
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast with dance events

Events in Chouliarades
8th September: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events – Traditional events

See also: Villages in the region of Katsanochoria – Tzoumerka

Events in Agia Paraskevi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Aetomilitsa
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Aetopetra
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Aidonochori
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast
1st May: Feast for the Day of 1st May
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Amarantos
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Armata
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Asimochori
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Vourbiani
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
14th – 16th August: Cultural events

Events in Ganadio
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
8th November: Religious events

Events in Gorgopotamos
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Distrato
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Drosopigi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Elefthero
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
1st May: Feast for the Day of 1st May
Epiphany: Religious feast and events
Shrove Monday: Carnival events

Events in Eksochi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Iliorachi
23rd April: Traditional feast
Feast of the Holy Trinity: Traditional feast

Events in Kavasila
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Kallithea
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Kastanea
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Kefalochori
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Kleidonia
July: Religious feasts and events
6th August: Religious feast, traditional feast
September: Trout festival

Events in Konitsa
Carnival: Carnival events
Whole year: Cultural events, National Holidays, Conferences, Workshops etc.

Events in Lagkada
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Mazi
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Melissopetra
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events
Feast of the Holy Trinity: Traditional feast

Events in Molista
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Nikanoras
17th July: Traditional feast
7th August: Feast of St. Nikanoras, Religious feasts and events

Events in Oksia
15th August: Traditional feast

Events in Pades
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Εκδηλώσεις στο Παλιοσέλι
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Pigi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
27th July: Feast of St. Panteleimon, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Plagia
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Plikati
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast – religious events

Events in Pournia
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Pyrgos
17th and 18th January: Festivity
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Pyrsogianni
17th and 18th January: Festivity
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Fourka
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
8th September: Religious events

Events in Chionades
20th July: Feast of the Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Anatoliki
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Anthochori
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Anilio
26th July: Traditional feast

Events in Votonosi
6th August: Traditional feast

Events in Demati
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Itea
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Kryovrysi
1st July: Traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Megali Gotista
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Megalo Peristeri
15th August: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Mikri Gotista
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Mikro Peristeri
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Petra
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Feast of Holy Spirit: Traditional feast
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Chrysovitsa
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Metsovo
17th May: Traditional feast
20th July: Traditional feast
26th July: Traditional feast
6th August: Traditional feast
15th August: Traditional feast
1st July – 30th August: Cultural events
“Pichtia” events: Dance, Folklore, Naturalist etc.
Summer: Vlach reunion

Events in Milia
20th May: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

See also: Metsovo and the villages of its region

Events in Agia Marina
17th July: Traditional feast

Events in Agios Kosmas
1st Sunday Traditional feast

Events in Argyrochori
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: Traditional feast

Events in Basilico
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Vissani
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Delvinaki
Carnival: Carnival events Music event
2nd May: Traditional feast
26th July: Religious feast, traditional feast – Sport events
November Tsipouro feast

Events in Dimokori
19th – 20th August: Traditional feast

Events in Dolo
9th May: Traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Drymades
20th July: Feast of Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Kakolakkos
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Kastani
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Kato Meropi
29th August: Traditional feast

Events in Kerasovo
18th and 19th August: Traditional feast
Summer: Cultural events

Events in Kefalovryso
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and St. Helen, traditional feast
20th July: Feast of Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Kryoneri
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Ktismata
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Neochori
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Lavdani
Feast of the Holy Trinity: Traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast in Vristovo

Events in Kato Lavdani
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Limni
25th April: Traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Mavropoulo
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Molyvdoskepasto
29th June: Feast of St. Peter and Paul, traditional feast
Other events: Tsipouro Feast, Traditional Events “Ziafeti”, Traditional Meal of Love

Events in Zavrocho
Cultural events

Events in Meropi
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Oreino
After the 15th August: Traditional feast

Events in Palaiopyrgos
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Peristeri
15th – 20th August: Traditional feast
Feast of Holy Trinity: Traditional feast

Events in Pontikates
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
November: Tsipouro Feast

Events in Pogoniani
20th May: Traditional feast
17th August: Traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Roupsia
23rd April: Traditional feast
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Stayroskiadi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Stratinista
August: Cultural events
After the 15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast
November Tsipouro Feast

Events in Teriachi
20th July: Feast of Prohet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Faragi
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast

Events in Xaravgi
20th July: Feast of Prohet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Psilokastro
Last weekend of August: Traditional feast
Last Sunday of August: Pie contest

Events in Oraiokastro
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Aetopetra
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
8th September: Traditional feast

Events in Ano Ravenia
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Areti
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi Traditional feast

Events in Vrontismeni
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
End of September: Feast of crayfish

Events in Geroplatanos
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
Summer: Music event
November: Tsipouro Feast

Events in Granitsopoula
7th July: Traditional feast
22nd – 24th August: Cultural events

Events in Despotiko
20th July: Feast of Prophet Elias, traditional feast
24th August: Feast of St. Kosmas the Aitolian, traditional feast

Events in Doliana
8th September: Traditional feast
October: Tsipouro Feast

Events in Kalpaki
26th July: Feast of St. Paraskevi, traditional feast
October: Cultural events
August: Cultural events

Events in Kato Ravenia
8th September: Traditional feast
August: Cultural events

Events in Kouklioi
Carnival: Carnival events
1st July: Traditional feast
August: Sports events – Events “Thiamia”
November Tsipouro Feast

Events in Mazaraki
21st May: Feast of St. Constantine and Helen, traditional feast
15th August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Mavrovouni
20th July: Feast of Prophet Elias, traditional feast

Events in Mavronoros
Pentecost: Traditional feast
1st Sunday after the 15th of August: Feast of the Assumption, traditional feast

Events in Parakalamos
Carnival: Carnival events
8th May: Traditional feast, Music event
27th July: Traditional feast

Events in Repetista
23rd April: Traditional feast

In the city of Preveza every year take place many events from different associations and organisations. The most important of them are:

• Carnival: Carnival events, Carnival parade of women
• July – August: “Nikopoleia” – Muic and dance perfromances, plays, concerts, exhibitions
• During the ten first days of July: International Choral Festival
• 1st Weekend of August: Sprat Festival, concerts, cultural events

See more: Preveza city

Events in Agios Georgios:
20th July: Traditional feast

Events in Panagia:
26th July: Traditional feast

Events in Klisoura:
Feast of St. George: Traditional feast

Events in Kerasona:
7th August: Traditional feast
Feast of St. Faneromeni: Traditional festival

Events in Gymnotopo:
7th July – Traditional feast

Events in Zalogo:
2nd Sunday of October: Festive events “Zalogeia” at the monument of Zalogo

Events in Kanali:
21st – 23rd July: Traditional dance festival

Kozyli Monastery:
5th August: Pontian prayer in the church of Virgin Mary at Kozyli Monastery (1020 A.D.) at the foothills of Zalogo.

See also: Villages in Zalogo

Events in Papadates:
Feast of Zoodochos Pigi: “Κagelari”

Events in Thesprotiko:
Carnival: Carnival events

Events in Rizovouni:
Easter: Music and dance events

See more: Villages in Thesprotiko – Louros region

In Parga, this beautiful resort of Ionian Sea take place numerous events every year, especially during the summer.

The most important of them are:

• July – August: “Pargina” – Plays, music nights, exhibitions
• 14th – 15th August: “Kanaria” – Feast in the little island of Virgin Mary, “Varkarola” – Representation of hitorical events, music and dance events, fireworks

See more: Parga

Events in Filippiada:
20th February: Traditional feast
15th August: Traditional feast
25th – 30th October: Fairground

Events in Romia:
Birthday of St. John the Baptist of Rigana: Traditional feats

Events in Nea Kerasounta:
7th August: Traditional feast

Events in Petra:
7th July: Tradiotional feast

A trip to the artificial lake of Aoos springs:
The artificial lake of Aoos was created along with the hydroelectric dam in 1987. It is located very close Metsovo in the plateau of Politsa, On the foothills of Mavrovounio at an altitude of 1350 m. You can make the lake round by car or by με mountain bike (30 km. totally), fish or see the rich flora and fauna of the lake as it has been evolved to an important ecosystem.

Other activities:

• Skiing to the ski centres of the area «Karakoli» and «Prophet Elias»
• Horse riding and rides with the horses in the plateau of Politses, in a landscape of admirable natural beauty
• Trekking and hiking in the paths to the National Park Valia Calda or to Mavrovounio mountian lodge
• Mountain trails by 4×4 car or by motorbike