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The prefecture of Ioannina, like most of the Greek mainland, is not as popular as the islands among tourists. However, the region, along with its natural beauty, is quite remarkable and interesting historic attractions. Apart from the city of Ioannina, these are: The oracle of Dodona and the archaeological site of the amphitheater. The Vikos-Aoos, including Vikos gorge, through which flows the river Voidomatis. The villages of Zagori, in part, to the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Papigo, one of the villages of Zagoria, a ski resort that is particularly popular with the Greeks, and a popular starting point for hiking and mountaineering. Mount Smolikas, at 2,637 meters the second highest mountain in Greece. Metsovo, in winter, a ski resort. The Perama caves, a few kilometers northeast of Ioannina. The monument Zalogo for women of Souli. Kalpaki War Museum. Bourzani bridge near Melissoptera. Paul History Museum Vrellis Greeks, the most famous wax museum in Greece At Perama, 4 km NW, a very frequented touristy village, famous for its silver craft workshops and its popular-art shops. The imposing cave of Perama was discovered in 1940. This cave is one of the largest in the country and contains rare types of stalactites and stalagmites. The Amfithea area has many popular taverns and entertainment clubs. At Katsika, 6 km SE from the city of Ioannina, a settlement which contains model apiculture and dairy-farm facilities. Its taverns make it a popular destination. The nearby village of Dafnoula provides a wonderful view. At Ligiades, 12.5 km NE, a village built on mount Mitsikeli, with a wonderful view of Ioannina and the lake. You can follow a wonderful trail down to the historical monastery of Dourahani, on the eastern banks of the lake.

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Perama cave Ioannina

Perama Cave is geologically linked to the presence and evolution of Lake Pamvotis.

Caves

The cave is part of the bed of an underground river and was formed in the pre-Quaternary period, about 1.5 Million years ago.

Address: Perama cave

Web: http://www.spilaio-perama.gr

Pindus National Forest – Valia-Kalda

Pindus National Forest, the EU’s protected areas – Natura 2000

ECO TOURISM National Park

Pindus National Forest also known as Valia-Kalda, is a national park in mainland Greece,

Address: Pindus National Forest

The Cave of Anemotrypa

The total length of the tourist route is 350 meters and it will take no more than 20 minutes to the visitor to complete it.

ECO TOURISM Caves

The Cave of Anemotrypa is located near the village of Pramanta at the Athamanika Mountains, at the southeast part of the prefecture of Ioannina. In 1960 it was excavated by the caver Anna Petrochilou and nowadays 270 m. from its total 350 m. of its…

Address: Cave of Anemotrypa

The Silversmithing Museum

Its objective is to preserve our knowledge of Epirote silversmithing

CULTURAL TOURISM Museums

It is a thematic museum, as it concerns the technology of silversmithing during the pre-industrial period,

Address: The Silversmithing Museum

Vikos – Aoos Geopark

Vikos – Aoos Geopark, Landscape, nature and culture in perfect harmony

ECO TOURISM National Geoparks

Vikos- Aoos Geopark is one of the four Greek Geoparks to become a member of the European and Global Geopark Networks in 2010. It is located in the region of Epirus, north of the city of Ioannina, in the region of Zagori NW Greece.

Address: Geopark Vikos Aoos