Vonitsa Attractions
Vónitsa lies on the south side of the Ambracian Gulf, dominated by a massive castle. The town can be reached either from the fishing village of Amfilokhía at the southeast corner of the gulf (tavernas on the shore; fish a specialty) on a narrow asphalted road running through beautiful hilly country (40 km/25 mi) or by taking the ferry from Préveza and driving 15 km/9 mi east.
The castle was originally built in the Byzantine period, and in 1084 withstood an attack by Robert Guiscard. From 1362 it was held by Leonardo Tocco and his successors, who gloried in the titles of Duke of Leucadia, Count of Cefalonia and Lord of Vónitsa. They developed the castle into such a formidable fortress that it was able to hold out until 1479, although surrounded by Turkish territory.
Bus connections with Amfilokhía and Lefkás.
The castle was originally built in the Byzantine period, and in 1084 withstood an attack by Robert Guiscard. From 1362 it was held by Leonardo Tocco and his successors, who gloried in the titles of Duke of Leucadia, Count of Cefalonia and Lord of Vónitsa. They developed the castle into such a formidable fortress that it was able to hold out until 1479, although surrounded by Turkish territory.
Bus connections with Amfilokhía and Lefkás.
Ayios Petros, Greece
(Near Vonitsa)
At Áyios Pétros, near Vonítsa, there are ruins of ancient temples and walls, while on the hill above a ruined medieval castle stands the chapel of Divine Wisdom (12th C.), fashioned like a Byzantine fortress.
Castle
The castle at Vónitsa has well preserved walls, bastions and gates, and contains within the ramparts several towers, a chapel, a cistern and other buildings. It is approached by a path on the east side.
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Paleros, Greece
(Near Vonitsa)
A recently improved road leads south from Vónitsa to the three fishing villages of Páleros (15km/9mi), Mítikas (18km/11mi; boats to the offshore island of Kálamos) and Astakós (33km/21mi), continuing to Aitolikón (38km/24mi) and Mesolóngi (10km/6.5mi).
Astakós is a picturesque market town overlooking the gulf of the same name. It has extended, unspoiled beaches with fine white sand.
Astakós is a picturesque market town overlooking the gulf of the same name. It has extended, unspoiled beaches with fine white sand.
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