Book a Flight to Preveza

Holding a strategic locational on the edge of the Ambracian Gulf and a stone's throw from wonderful beaches, rare habitats and famous ancient monuments, Preveza is a place is inspiration. Book your tickets for Preveza with Aegean Airlines and land in the city that was chosen by poets for pursuing their art.

The best attractions of Preveza

Picturesque old city, castles and clear blue waters! Preveza is a destination offering many thrills to visitors.

• Visit the three castles of the city. Near the port, the Castle of Saint Andrew (Iç Kale, 18th century) stands out with its sloping walls and the exquisite geometry of the bastions. The Castle of Pantokrator, on a strip of land penetrating the sea, looks like a “floating” fortress. Finally, the castle of Saint George, on the southern end of the city can only be admired externally, as it is not open to the public.
• Do not miss a visit at the Museum of the naval Battle of Actium. The historical naval battle of 31 A.D. between the Octavian fleet and the fleet of Mark Antony is depicted in an impressive large scale model.
• In the historical centre you will see the Venetian Tower with the characteristic sundial. Next to it, at Dardanelion street and in front of the house were lived until his death, in 1928, stands the bust of poet Kostas Karyotakis.
• Wander in Seytan Bazaar, the so-called “devil's bazaar”, in the old commercial centre. It is one of the most interesting and bustling points of the city with tavernas, tsipouradika and traditional cafés in every corner.
• Only 6 km north of Preveza, do not miss Ancient Nicopolis, one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece. There you will see Byzantine walls, the odeon, the thermae, sections of the aqueduct, early Christian basilicas and of course the beautiful theatre, where shows and concerts are staged in the summer.

Trip ideas

Around Preveza you will encounter archaeological treasures and magnificent scenery!

• About 48 km north-west to Preveza, in an area where the ancients believed were the Gates of the Underworld, stands the most significant and ancient Necromantic Oracle of antiquity, the Necromanteion of Acheron.
• Only 60 km away from the city of Preveza, the picturesque Parga will dazzle you with its “island-like” architecture, the fantastic castle and the emerald island in the middle of its bay.

Activities in Preveza

Extreme sports enthusiasts will be thrilled with Preveza.

• Try to fly with a glider from the top of Profitis Ilias at Skiada. For those that want to live the experience but have never tried, there are “gliding schools” for teaching basic skills to aspiring “gliders”.
• Other activity options include trekking from the Tzavelaina Ladder-path to the Gates of Hades, rafting at Arachthos and horse-riding on the bed of Acheron, near Glyki.

With the rich history, the beautiful nature and its excellent tourism infrastructure, Preveza is an ideal destination, all year round. Book cheap tickets for Preveza with Aegean Airlines and discover the jewel of Epirus!

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