TAKE a look at the stunning sunshine spot that has fabulous beaches, fun boat trips and healing hot springs. Preveza town is at the mouth of Amvrakikos Gulf, in western Greece . The picturesque area is home to beautiful landscapes, green areas, great beaches, a rich history, ancient sites and monuments.
There is something for everyone here whether you want to stroll along the harbour and the old town and see the beautiful traditional buildings. Or walk on the seaside pedestrian street and enjoy the island-like atmosphere. Enjoy tasting local dishes in a picturesque taverna or coffee shop which line the narrow slab-paved backstreets.
It is the capital of Preveza Regional Unit where you will find the local administrative, commercial, cultural and tourist services. Preveza is so rich in history, the town was built on the site of ancient Vereniki town, which was founded by Pyrrhus, the Greek King of Epirus in 290 BC. Preveza was built during the late 11th century after ancient Nikopolis town was deserted.
It was conquered many times across the centuries, until it became part of Greece in 1912. There are 12 hiking routes for you to choose from, if you enjoy walking in nature. You can follow the course of Acheron River from the Gate of Hades all the way to Glyki, Thesprotia region, through green mountains and enjoy a refreshing swim in the river.
It’s a favourite destination for rafting and canoeing & kayaking fans, too. Near Kyani Akti (meaning Blue Coast), there are hot springs you can visit. Paliosaraga is the location's name, and its waters are beneficial to rheumatism and arthritis conditions.
And there is also a huge selection of boat tours and cruises to choose from. You can go dolphin spotting during a 5-hour day cruise while enjoying lunch and drinks aboard. You can also learn more about the local ecosystem and the traditional fishing techniques.
Apart from dolphins, you might also spot sea turtles and many species of birds, all living in their natural habitat. However, if you prefer to stay on land and enjoy the ocean from the comfort of sun loungers, this place has you covered. Monolithi and Kanali are two of the main beaches with numerous beach bars along the coast where sunbeds, food and drinks are readily available.
If you prefer to be away from noisy beach bars, the area is so vast that you can just walk a bit further away and immerse yourself with the sound of the waves. Hotel prices in the area start at around €69 per night. Preveza is just 2 hours and 45 minutes from Corfu, with flights to Corfu Airport from Dublin Airport starting from €95.
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