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.