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Sightseeing and Excursions

Sightseeing and Excursions

Acheron, with a total length of 52 kilometers, is one of the most well-known rivers in the region of Epirus. It flows from the prefecture of Ioannina, with many springs up on the Tomaros mountain (1600m) next to Glyki village, towards the Ionian sea. Acheron's Delta is formed near the village Ammoudia in Preveza prefecture and it is a sight worth seeing.

In ancient times, it was believed that Acheron river was the river that god Hermes was sailing across, so as to deliver the souls of the dead to Charon who in turn would ferry them over to the kingdom of Hades.

Zaloggo, Souli

At this very site, in 1803, when Souli finally submitted to Ali Pasha, 63 local women along with their children fell from the cliff dancing and singing. They prefered to die free than live a life in slavery. To reach the memorial (constructed in 1961) you have to climb up 410 steps starting from the monastery of Aghios Dimitrios.
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Holy Monastery of Giromeri

The Monastery of Giromeri was founded in the beginning of the 14th century (between 1310 and 1320), at a time of prosperity of the Despotato (Kingdom) of Epirus. It constituted an important monastic centre and was in its prime in the middle of the 16th century, when it numbered approximately 300 monks.
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Sivota

syvota The seaside village of Sivota is one of the most ideal destinations in the Ionian sea. Surrounded by a green landscape and facing the small islands of Agios Nikolaos and Mavro Oros, Sivota offers a magical view to every visitor.

Paramythia

paramythia With 10.000 inhabitants and at an altitude of 750 m. the town of Paramithia is built at the foot of sierra Gorila, between the Acheron and Kalamas rivers.

The holy temple of Panagia and the castle of Agios Donnatos are two of the greatest attractions of Paramithia.