After a short stay at Nikopolis, we reach Preveza. Preveza The port town lies opposite the Aktio peninsula, at the exit of the Ambracian Gulf. This bay was the location of the historically significant naval battle between Octavian, later Emperor Augustus, and Marcus Aurelius and his beloved Cleopatra. Octavian defeated Marcus Aurelius, who then fled […]
Epirus
Artolithia Beach – Epirus
Artolithia Beach, a real gem, lies approximately on half way between Parga and Preveza. The rugged Riza rocks are like a small atoll in front of the beautiful beach and offer shelter against wind and high waves. Please watch the video The water is flat and a nice place for swimming and snorkeling also for children. […]
Metsovo and Limni Pigon – Greece
Metsovo lies at an altitude of 1160 m in the middle of the mountains of Pindus, in the Greek region of Epirus. Coming from Meteora we take the old street over the Katara Pass towards Metsovo. Shortly before the summit, we turn towards Limni Pigon. The artificial lake is surrounded by a nature reserve which […]
Nicopolis – the former city of victory
Nicopolis, the former Roman city of victory, lies in the Greek region Epirus not far from Préveza. Please watch the video here The city of Nicopolis was founded by Octavian in 31 BC to commemorate his victory in the naval battle of Actium for the autocracy in the Roman Empire against Mark Antony and Cleopatra. […]
Dodona – a Greek oracle with a long history
Dodona is located about 15 kilometers southwest of Ioannina in the Greek region of Epirus. Please watch the video here Dodona is regarded as the oldest oracle of Greece and had such as Delphi supra-regional significance. It lies picturesquely on a plateau at the foot of the 1818 m high Tomaros Mountains. The history dates […]