Nearby Destinations Preveza – Lygia
Enjoy beautiful beaches, visit picturesque locations and important archaeological sites.
Preveza
Preveza belongs to Epirus and is located in northwestern Greece. Preveza is a city and port of Epirus. The Amvrakikos, the Ionian Sea and the fertile soils of the region generously offer the freshest ingredients for the cuisine of Preveza, which stands out from other parts of Epirus.
Dozens of restaurants, taverns, cafes and bars make up an infrastructure that has been shaped with great care by the entrepreneurs of the area, to offer quality services to all visitors. Preveza is famous for its endless and crystal clear beaches.
Parga
Parga is located in a small bay with a traditional settlement built amphitheatrically. It is built on the outskirts of the Venetian castle and is obviously influenced by the Ionian architecture.
The strong castle of Parga, which survives to this day, was built in an attempt by the inhabitants of Parga to deal with raiders. The castle of Parga can be reached through narrow streets and steps from the port of Parga.
Parga
Parga is located in a small bay with a traditional settlement built amphitheatrically. It is built on the outskirts of the Venetian castle and is obviously influenced by the Ionian architecture.
The strong castle of Parga, which survives to this day, was built in an attempt by the inhabitants of Parga to deal with raiders. The castle of Parga can be reached through narrow streets and steps from the port of Parga.
Paxoi-Antipaxoi
Paxos and Antipaxos are among the most beautiful islands of Greece, a true jewel of the Ionian Sea. It is an ideal destination to enjoy their turquoise waters under the summer sun with picturesque landscapes in the background.
Daily cruises to Paxos – Antipaxos are organized from Ammoudia and Parga.
Necromancy of Acheron
On a hilltop and 15km. from Santa Maria, is the Necromancy, next to the river Acheron. Here the ancients used to place the gates of the Underworld. Through these gates, souls passed to go to Hades. This is where ancient visitors came to communicate with the souls of their loved ones.
Homer describes in the Odyssey, the descent of Odysseus to get an oracle from the Oracle Teiresias for his return to Ithaca. Here Hercules, Theseus, Orpheus, Orpheus, Periander and many others came to get oracles.
Necromancy of Acheron
On a hilltop and 15km. from Santa Maria, is the Necromancy, next to the river Acheron. Here the ancients used to place the gates of the Underworld. Through these gates, souls passed to go to Hades. This is where ancient visitors came to communicate with the souls of their loved ones.
Homer describes in the Odyssey, the descent of Odysseus to get an oracle from the Oracle Teiresias for his return to Ithaca. Here Hercules, Theseus, Orpheus, Orpheus, Periander and many others came to get oracles.
Nikopolis
Nikopolis is an ancient city of Epirus in the neck of the peninsula of Preveza. It was founded by the Roman Emperor Augustus after his victory against Marcus Antonius at the Battle of Actaios (31 AD). That is why it was called “Nicopolis” (City of Victory).
Visitors can admire the Ancient Walls, the Ancient Theatre, the Roman Odeon, the Nymphaeum, the Thermes and the Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis.
The Ancient City Of Kassopi
Near us, at a distance of 30 minutes, is the ancient city of Kassopi. Built in the 4th century BC on the slopes of Zalongo, in a position with a panoramic view, where the inhabitants could easily control the surrounding area and easily defend themselves.
Kassopi is today an archaeological site where visitors can see many remarkable monuments that dominate the plateau. These are the walls, the North Lodge, the West Lodge, the Prytaneion, the Odeon, the Theatre, the Altar of Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty), the Altar of Apollo, as well as the Temple of Aphrodite.
The Ancient City Of Kassopi
Near us, at a distance of 30 minutes, is the ancient city of Kassopi. Built in the 4th century BC on the slopes of Zalongo, in a position with a panoramic view, where the inhabitants could easily control the surrounding area and easily defend themselves.
Kassopi is today an archaeological site where visitors can see many remarkable monuments that dominate the plateau. These are the walls, the North Lodge, the West Lodge, the Prytaneion, the Odeon, the Theatre, the Altar of Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty), the Altar of Apollo, as well as the Temple of Aphrodite.
Zalongo
Zalongo is one of the historic mountains of Greece. It is located north of Preveza, above the village of Kamarina, and belongs to the mountain range of the Kasopaia Mountains of Epirus.
Its name was associated with the pre-revolutionary period of 1821 and in particular with the legendary Zalongo’s Dance.
Acheron Springs
Unique natural beauty can be found in the Acheron river, which can certainly be described as one of the most beautiful places in Greece. It crosses the prefectures of Ioannina, Thesprotia and Preveza and flows into the Ionian Sea following a magnificent route.
Its wild beauty, colours, springs, gorge and history are an ideal combination that makes the area an attraction for visitors, nature lovers or adventure lovers. Particularly popular are the “Acheron Springs”, located 30 minutes from Santa Maria, which are literally a poem of nature, worth visiting and experiencing in person.
Acheron Springs
Unique natural beauty can be found in the Acheron river, which can certainly be described as one of the most beautiful places in Greece. It crosses the prefectures of Ioannina, Thesprotia and Preveza and flows into the Ionian Sea following a magnificent route.
Its wild beauty, colours, springs, gorge and history are an ideal combination that makes the area an attraction for visitors, nature lovers or adventure lovers. Particularly popular are the “Acheron Springs”, located 30 minutes from Santa Maria, which are literally a poem of nature, worth visiting and experiencing in person.
Zagorochoria
Zagoria, or Zagorochoria, is a cluster of 46 mountain villages in the region of Zagoria in Epirus, hence its name.
They extend over an area 90 km long from west to east and about 40 km wide from north to south. They are divided into three areas: Central Zagori, Eastern Zagori, or Vlachozagora, and Western Zagori, also known as Katumeni. Their inhabitants are called Zagorians or Zagorians.
Zagoria today makes up the municipality of the same name, Municipality of Zagori, in the prefecture of Ioannina, where they are located.
Souli
Souli is a historical and geographical area of Central Epirus, which is made up of a group of villages known as Souliotochoria.
A characteristic of the Souliotes was blind discipline to the leaders, especially during wartime. They considered freedom more precious than their own lives. They had strict morals and respected women. They honored those who showed heroism in battle and took out the cowards.
They were distinguished for keeping their agreements. Retaliation (“vendetta”) prevailed and was even an inviolable law. Their main characteristics were also philanthropy, disinterestedness and generosity towards the defeated. They let chubas, wore the traditional fustanella and the official instrument was the tamboura.
Souli
Souli is a historical and geographical area of Central Epirus, which is made up of a group of villages known as Souliotochoria.
A characteristic of the Souliotes was blind discipline to the leaders, especially during wartime. They considered freedom more precious than their own lives. They had strict morals and respected women. They honored those who showed heroism in battle and took out the cowards.
They were distinguished for keeping their agreements. Retaliation (“vendetta”) prevailed and was even an inviolable law. Their main characteristics were also philanthropy, disinterestedness and generosity towards the defeated. They let chubas, wore the traditional fustanella and the official instrument was the tamboura.