Epirus Attractions Ípiros
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Epirus (i.e. the "Mainland", as opposed to the offshore islands) covers an area of 9,200 sq. km/3,550 sq. mi in northwestern Greece, between the Albanian frontier and the Ambracian Gulf and between the Ionian Sea and the Pindos mountains.
Parga, Greece
Beautifully situated at the foot of a 16th century Venetian castle in a bay on the west coast of Greece between Igoumenítsa and Préveza - a stretch of coast with few harbors - Párga is an ideal place for a seaside holiday. There are sandy beaches along the bay and beyond the crag on which the castle stands, and rocky coasts on the little offshore islands.Párga, 50km/31mi from Igoumenítsa, is reached from the Igoumenítsa-Préveza road, turning off at Morfí (38km/24mi).Bus services from Athens, Préveza and Igoumenítsa. Yacht supply station.
Oracle of the Dead of Ephyra, Greece
The Oracle of the Dead of Ephyra, located near Mesopótamos, was originally excavated in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It is said to be related to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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Konitsa, Greece
Konitsa is a market town that services the surrounding area. With the Pindos range right here the town has also become a popular base for hikers venturing in to the mountains. Of interest in the town are the Folk Art Museum, the church of Áyia Varvára and the nearby Stomiou Monastery.
Igoumenitsa, Greece
This little town in Epirus is of importance as a ferry terminal and the starting-point of a tour of western Greece or through the Pindos mountains into Thessaly.
Surroundings
Dimókastro
At Dimókastro (Elína), west of Perdika and south of Igoumenítsa, are some walls erected in the fourth and third century B.C. Within them one can see the ruins of a fourth century B.C. temple as well as inscriptions carved into the rock.
Filiates
Filiátes, north of Igoumenítsa is a market town with many interesting buildings and beautiful architecture. Nearby is the Giromeri Monastery with an interesting history. It also contains a Folklore Museum.
Goumani - Ancient Titani
Ancient Titani dates to the fourth century B.C. It is one of the most significant sites in the Igoumenitsa area. The site consists of streets, two temples on the acropolis, buildings, theaters and colonnades.
Ligia - Ragios (Ragion) Castle
The Ragios Castle at Ligia can be seen on the hilltop three km northwest of Igoumenitsa. Its walls enclose building foundations and the remains of a round cistern. Its finds and construction have been dated to the fifth century B.C.
Sivota
Sivota, known for beautiful beaches, attracting tourists throughout the summer months. The area is known historically for a 432 B.C. naval battle.
Paramithia, Greece
Paramithia is the primary town in the Souli region. Built on a hillside the town has angled roads, old mansions, and a castle.
Veliani - Ancient Elea
Ancient Elea, east of Paramithia, most probably dates to the fourth century B.C. The presence of the theater and market place indicate that it was the cultural center for the area.
