It is one of the largest and most historic cities in Greece.
Ioannina located in the northwestern part of mainland Greece, in the center of the homonymous basin. It is one of the largest and most historic cities in Greece allocating university, rich culture, modern businesses and unique natural beauty.
Τa Ioannina is a favorite destination for many tourists as it combines the rhythms and lively nightlife of the big city with the charm and authenticity of the Greek region. What characterizes the city and gives it the unique feeling of serenity and beauty of the lake Pamvotis which decorates the town with its natural beauty and charms every visitor.
Has an area of 14.800 m², and is one of the largest terrestrial caves along the Balkan with 1700 meters route.
Very near the town of Ioannina in Perama, is one of the rarest caves in the world, the cave of Perama. Has an area of 14.800 m², and is one of the largest terrestrial caves in the Balkans. The length of the trail is 1700 meters. It belongs to the karst limestone caves and consists of many chambers and corridors which are connected and are adorned with stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Nineteen species found stalactites and stalagmites, while the other caves are up to six species.
Perama Cave was discovered accidentally in 1940 during the Second World War, as residents tried to find refuge from the bombing. After the war, was in Perama Kasvikis Constantine, trainer and amateur caver who along with his team took photographs published in local and Athenian type. From this, they learned of the cave, John and Anna Petrohilou, who visited the Perama and began systematic exploration and mapping of the cave to build tourism. The tour of the cave is a small group with a guide.
One of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of Ioannina.
The island of Ioannina at lake Pamvotis, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of Ioannina. It attracts tourists because outside beauty has a rich historical and religious tradition. It was a great religious and monastic center, which testify to the surviving monasteries:
- Philanthropinon Monastery: One of the most important post-Byzantine monuments of Greece. In 1992 was built and is dedicated to Agios Nikolaos. Interestingly, in the church scene of ancient Greek philosophers (16th century).
- Panteleimon Monastery: The monastery was founded in the 15th century. The ledger was renovated in the 19th century.
- Also you can visit the monasteries: Monastery Stratigopoulou, Eleousas Monastery, Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior.
View the cell that murdered Ali Pasha, now a museum of pre-revolutionary period. The connection to the city of Ioannina is a small boat from the pier, a journey of less than ten minutes. The boats leave every hour or so, from Ioannina and the island. The island will taste lifelike fish and eels to go fishing on your own, and traditional foods. Specialties on the island are the frogs.