Preveza prefecture is the smallest
in the Epirus region with area of 1,036 Sq.kms. the area combines
mountains, wetlands, and wonderful beaches. The region offers something
different for the adventurous tourist.
Preveza
The capital of the region stands
on the shores of the Ambracian Gulf , with its old Venetian Castle
and surrounded by olive groves, it is a charming and peaceful town.
Though it offers good entertainment, good food and combined with
the natural beauty of the district.
Parga
This small resort surrounded by wooded
hills and with plenty of coves to explore, beaches on which to sunbathe
on make Parga a popular summer destination, The Castle and the Agia
Apostle church are worth having a look at.
Nikopolis
This ancient city was founded by
the Ronan Emperor Augustus in the 1 st century BC. The site had many
impressive buildings among them a Theatre, Baths, Odeum, Gymnasium
and an Aqueduct. The museum here has many excellent finds from this
ancient city. The Odeum has been restored and during the summer months,
cultural events are held here.
The Necromanteion of Ephyra (Oracle
of the Dead)
The ruins of this site of the Oracle,
is 53 km. northwest of the town, near the village of Messopotamo
. The mystery of this revered place was heightened in ancient times,
when they thought that the caves and grottos were the gateways to
Hades. Excavations have revealed a labyrinthine structure with rooms,
corridors and a sanctuary.
Kassopi
This is one of the best preserved
ancient cities in Greece . Kassopi is 20 km. north of the Town. Recent
excavations have revealed that the site has been inhabited since
the Bronze Age. The site was the settlement of the Kossopaii, a Thesprotian
clan in 400 BC. On the hill of Zalongo to the east of the site, stands
a statue in memory to the heroic women of Souli, who in December
1802 danced over the edge of the cliff to their deaths, rather than
be taken prisoners of the invading Turks. The statue of the dancing
women was erected in 1954.
The Amvrakian Wetlands
Protected by international conventions,
the deltas of Louros and Arahthos rivers in the Amvrakian Gulf provide
conditions for a diverse ecosystem for plants and wildlife, which
include many endangered species.