Things to do & places to visit in Epirus, Greece

Epirus #9 destination in Greece 2023. The average rating score is 4.43 based on 18.8k traveler reviews, of 121 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Athens, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 13:05.

Top things to do (21)

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5.0 Pavlos Vrellis Museum of Greek History (803 reviews)
- Just fantastic!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Nothing we had heard prepared us for what we saw! The Greek History, through the waxworks of K. Paul Vrellis, brought us to an emotional state we had never experienced before! We thank the museum team and the late artist! See more..
5.0 Acheron Springs (433 reviews)
- Acheron Springs
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

If you can get here by taxi or hire car, go early - we arrived at 9:30 and there was literally less than a dozen people (By noon the place is very busy). You will need suitable shoes or cheap trainers, water to drink and a waterproof bag to keep your phone safe but be ready to take some pics. The water is cold but you will get used to it. I am 6' (1.82m) and can confirm that the water is not too deep. On the way upstream, there are two short deep sections and then, should you continue, you may have to climb a few rocks and once you turn around you will likely have to swim around 7 meters but the current will help. As a non-confident swimmer, the prospect was a little scary but if you can do it, there's a huge sense of achievement. See more..
5.0 Vikos Gorge (364 reviews)
- Not too be missed mountain views, cool air and winding roads.
Spent 2-3 hours Canyons

Worth the out of the way drive to see the gorge and surrounding areas. Count on spending a day or two here, at least 4 to 6 hours. We were there in mid July where we were wonderfully refreshed by cooler days and even cooler evenings. The gorge is crisscrossed with small winding roads, and the drive to the pools See more..
5.0 Silversmithing Museum (311 reviews)
- Nice little museum about the history of Ioannana silversmithing
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Compact museum with specific focus and thoughtfully laid-out exhibits, Our favorite parts were those focusing on the process of refining and working with silver. Other parts of the museum are dedicated to showcasing silver objects and tracing the history of the silver trade. We are a family of 5 (2 adults + 3 kids) and we all found something to interest us here. All explanations are in Greek and English. See more..
5.0 Folk Art Museum Tossizza Mansion (279 reviews)
- Great history and fantastic tour
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour History Museums

A traditional 19th century mansion, decorated in the style of the period with objects of local handicraft, wood carvings, hand-woven rugs, traditional costumes, collections of jewelry, bronze and silverware, swords and rifles. The museum also houses a rare collection og Byzantine icons. Recently opened on the third floor is the apartment of Evangelos Averoff-Tossizza. Operating hours: Closed on Thursdays 9.00-13.30 / 15.00-17.00 (winter time)and 9.00-13.30 / 16.00-18.00 (summer time) See more..
5.0 Voidomatis River (268 reviews)
- crystal waters, good experience
Bodies of Water

A great and golden experience! Water was crystal clear and clean. The rivers shore was beautiful. Spent a whole day in nature, the bridge had history and the cafes nearby were amazing! Definitely recommend! See more..
5.0 Vikos – Aoos National Park (232 reviews)
- An absolute must see!
National Parks

Spectacular! The grand green canyon of Europe! Highly recommended! We drove up from Ionia for the day. The start was a horrible foggy morning but as soon as we arrived the sun came out and very glad it did. Beautiful parks, stone bridges, and villages. Plan for a nice day with good weather to take in the gorgeous views of the canyon. See more..
5.0 Pargas Distillery - Amicos Cocktail Bar (179 reviews)
- Best food in town
Bars & Clubs • Wineries & Vineyards

Parga's distillery is famous since 1894. Nowadays the fourth generation is maintaining with love the same tradition. At Parga's distillery one can taste our ouzo together with traditional Greek meze and our liqueurs at Amicos Bar. See more..
5.0 Beloi Viewpoint (112 reviews)
- don’t miss it for the world !
Spent < 1 hour Lookouts

this is a fairly manageable walk and a very popular one. the view of the vikos gorge once you reach the view point is really breathtaking. See more..
5.0 Drakolimni (89 reviews)
- Great visit - with zero people
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

We scheduled our visit during lockdown, with a local guide Vasilis (from Saxonis Houses) who helped us a lot with arranging our full day trekking. The weather was great, views breathtaking and of course a very long walk! It took us approx. 5h getting to the lake and 4h returing to mikro papigo village. If you want to avoid a full day trek you can stay at Astaka refuge. We preferred returning to our privacy in Saxonis Houses (conveniently located in Papigo Village). Spring is the best time of the year to visit the lake. See more..
5.0 The Church of Panagia Parigoritissa (85 reviews)
- A wonderful old church
Churches & Cathedrals

What a wonderful old church. Built in the 13th century, unlike many churches which get maintained and modernised over the centuries, this has retained much originality. The painted religious frescoes are missing in parts but those that remain are quite clear retaining colour and expression, these date from the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries. I like old churches that show their age, and this truly is an excellent example. See more..
5.0 Tree Chapel Saint Paissiou (75 reviews)
- Ιερός τόπος
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The hidden tree church of St. Paisios was built inside a burnt oak tree, following in the footsteps of St. Paisios, who in his youth passed through the area, going to the nearby village of Amarantos to perform carpentry work on local houses. a few meters after the junction for the village of Agia Varvara, next to the road to Amaranto. The tree had been internally destroyed and set on fire (bystanders set fire to heat, or to barbecue) and with the result that every year its condition deteriorates and is ready to collapse.The tree to be saved was shielded internally with stone from the area and turned into a tree. Externally there is a small bell while inside there is a recess where the visitor can light a candle, a candle, a picture of Christ and Our Lady and in the center the image of Saint Paisios flooded with tribes of pilgrims.In Greece there are very few similar churches - places of pilgrimage within a tree and arouse the interest of Greek and foreign visitors. See more..
4.5 Acheron River (1.883 reviews)
- Different Day Out- but great!
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

A great day out. We got there around 9.30am to beat the crowds and we had the river to ourselves. Water was freezing cold when you first go in but you soon got used to it. Jelly shoes are a must!! Walked up the river as far as we could- needed to swim in a couple of places, but the water was so fresh and clear, it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend as a morning out. Had a coffee along the river at one of the many tavernas afterwards. See more..
4.5 Venetian Castle of Parga (1.144 reviews)
- Fabulous view across Parga
Castles

We had 50 minutes to fill between our ferry from Paxos arriving in Parga and our bus to the airport leaving. The castle is a steep but rewarding ten minute (max) walk up from the harbour. The views are absolutely spectacular so it is well worth the effort. Shortly after setting off back down the steps we happened upon a cafe serving freshly squeezed juices with the same incredible view. 50 minutes happily filled! See more..
4.5 Lake Pamvotis (916 reviews)
- International waterski site
Bodies of Water

One of the best waterski sites in the world which plays host to major international competitions. An island with a great start dock. Showers and a huge shaded tent surrounded by trees. Superbly well run competitions. See more..
4.5 Ioannina Castle (876 reviews)
- Enjoying the history and the beautiful nature
Castles

The city is located on a lake, with beautiful mountains in the background. The fortress is on a hill from where you can see the picturesque surroundings. There are three museums in the fortress, the largest of which is Archaeological as well as a cozy restaurant. Near the Ioannina is the Dodoni site, the famous oracle of Zeus. See more..
4.5 Papingo Rock Pools (647 reviews)
- Incredible walk along freezing pools
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Geologic Formations • Waterfalls

We came expecting 2-3 pools to sit by and were surprised to find a trail along the river that can last 1.5 hours in each direction. It is a beautiful walk along/inside the water between the stone walls. In the middle there is a high wall that needs enthusiasm to mount. Highly recommended in hot days for cooling down. See more..
4.5 Ali Pasha Museum (434 reviews) from $4.28
- Great experience
Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Worth the trip. Very interesting. Well done, good English translation for most of the displays provided. Beautiful island. Unfortunately you have to walk through the landfill of mines of store owners aggressively approaching you soliciting their businesses on your way there and back to the ferry. Great piece of history to see and experience. See more..
4.5 Averoff Gallery of Modern Art (273 reviews)
- A surprising good collection.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

The Averoff Gallery is a museum of modern Greek Art. The permanent exhibition displays a selection of 250 paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings by the foremost Greek artists of the 19th and 20th century, Temporary exhibitions are also organised. See more..
4.5 Agia Paraskevi Monastery (237 reviews)
- Amazing experience and views
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

We visited the monastery in January 2020 and the experience was amazing. Great views of the vikos and the surrounding mountains. The road to the monastery is with the local grey stones and it has many spots for photographs. The actual monastery is well kept and the people who live in or work there are very friendly and talented. They draw saint pictures which are great for your house or souvenir for the foreigners. A MUST visit of the area See more..
4.5 Nicopolis Museum (235 reviews)
- Ancient Greece.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Nicopolis is an ancient city that was built on 31 B.C by Octavios after the batle of Aktio. If you translate it from Greek to English Nicopolis, means the city of victory. It is placed just outside the town of Preveza. It is great for someone that is interested in ancient history to visit that place. Also the museum that they recently built near the ancient city of Nicopolis is one of the most moderate and intresting musuems in Greece. See more..
4.5 Arta's Bridge (229 reviews)
- Really beautiful
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Bridges

The Bridge of Arta is a stone bridge that crosses the Arachthos river in the west of the city of Arta in Greece. It has been rebuilt many times over the centuries, starting with Roman or perhaps older foundations; the current bridge is probably a 17th-century Ottoman construction. The folk ballad "The Bridge of Arta" tells a story of human sacrifice during its building. From the ballad, a number of Greek proverbs and customary expressions arose, associated with interminable delays, as in the text of the ballad: "All day they were building it, and in the night it would collapse." See more..
4.5 Katogi Averoff Winery (214 reviews)
- Must visit
Wineries & Vineyards

The Katogi Averoff winery is in Metsovo, a mountain village built some 1100 metres above sea-level. The oldest parts of the winery date back to 1973, when work began on a new building required to cover the company's ever-increasing production needs. Its cellars can boast over 1200 oak barrels in which our red wines mature, while the winery shop offers rare and collectible bottles of wine for sale from its 1974 vintage on. A guided tour of the winery employs a range of audio-visual media to offer the visitor an original introduction to wine production and the history of the winery, and is rounded off with tastings of a selection of Katogi Averoff wines. See more..
4.5 Karavostasi Beach (177 reviews)
- Connected the Marbella Elix hotel. Good beach
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

We loved this beach. It’s a bit rocky but it is still very good. Connected to the hotel (Marbella Elix) and with a cafe associated to that hotel. At the other end of the beach it’s got an independent bar. The water sports and boat hire here are amazing. We took a private boat out twice it was that good! See more..
4.5 Aoos Springs Lake (177 reviews)
- A magical stop of the highway
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

Wanderful place to stop for a cool eat and rest on the way from the East to the West if you dont want to eat in the Tourist trap of Matsuvu and if you have your own food with you or "take away" food from Matsuvu. A big blue lake that have places to go near the water ( not for sweeming but can cool your feets) . Just find shade and put some cloth on the ground. We spend there an hour ( 20 min from the main highway) and went back to the highway) See more..
4.5 Alonaki Fanariou Beach (158 reviews)
- Not like anywhere else
Beaches

This beach is just unic! It's surrounded by cliffs and it's quite difficult to get ther. You must leave your vehicle on the top and go down to the beach ( no proper walk made) , but it definitely worth all the suffer. Waters a crystal clean and you have a view on a small rock Iceland in the middle , which you can actually reach by swimming! Perfect place for snorkelling!!! Advice : take your beach umbrella ( it's a wild beach and no sun umbrellas available there) , take some food as there are only small snacks and drinks available at the cafeteria van operating at this place. See more..
4.5 Anemotrypa Cave (151 reviews)
- Small but nice!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves

Its a small but very nice cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites! Worth to visit it if you are near. See more..
4.5 Archaeological Museum of Ioannina (142 reviews)
- Excellent museum with a room devoted to the Dodoni site.
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM History Museums

The collections of the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina are displayed in seven halls, the central aisle and three atria in a total surface of 1.200 square meters. Exhibits cover a wide time span from the first appearance of humans in Epirus during the Lower Paleolithic, 250.000 years ago, to late antiquity in late Roman times (3rd century AD). Great emphasis is laid on the artifacts from the sanctuary of Dodoni which are exhibited in a hall devoted to one of the greatest sanctuaries of the Greek world. The new permanent exhibition retains the Panepirotic dimension of the old one, as was conceived by the first director of the Archaeological Museum, Ioulia Vokotopoulou. It comprises approximately 3.000 artifacts from all over Epirus. The exhibition is structured around three different axes: chronological, geographical and thematic. These intertwined axes underpin the museum’s narrative in an attempt to highlight the area’s distinct character and history during antiquity. See more..
4.5 Kipinas Monastery (122 reviews)
- small interesting monestary
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

this monestary is relatively easy to reach. not too many steps up the walkway and the view is beutiful. there are caves inside which go deep into the montain which you can explore. Also you can see the monk's rooms. recommended also with kids who liked to see how monks live See more..
4.5 Bridge of Plakidas (120 reviews)
- The impressive bridges of Zagorochoria
Spent < 1 hour Bridges

Stone built bridges that have been standing here for centuries are still very impressive. Actually there are 3 impressive bridges rather close to each other. Approaching the village of Kipoi, the Kapetan Arkoudas bridge will be on the left side of the road, next Kokori's bridge will show up and then Plakida-Kalogeriko bridge will encountered on the right had side of the road. Each is different in structure and each worth the time to stop and watch and each worth the time to walk across. See more..