Vonitsa (38o55’09.58’’N – 20o53’20.42’’E)
Vonitsa is built near the entrance of the Ambracian Gulf. It is the base of the perfecture of Anactorio, which has been inhabited by the Korinthians during the 630 b.C (some parts of the Anactorion can still be distinguished into the sea across the seaside).It become of great significance during the period of the Despotato of Epirus, due to its position , able to control the sea area towards Aktio. Above Vonitsa lies its magnificent casttle.
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Parga (39o17’06.73’’N – 20o23’58.27’’E)
Parga belongs to the perfecture of Preveza and is at the southwest of Epirus, near the Acheron river, Igoumenitsa and has opposite it the picturescue islands of Paxos and Antipaxos.
Parga is a beautiful traditional amphitheatric village of rare beauty. It makes one of the most popular summer destinations and is built right out of the walls of the Enetic casttle with obvious architectural similarities to the Ionian islands.
One of the most picturescue and cosmopolitan places os of northwest Greece, Parga invites you to find out for yourselves its history throughout the centuries,its beauties as well as the hospitality of the locals. The small island of Holly Mary, the narrow streets, the full of flowers neighbourhoods and the traditional tavernas, give their own touch to the hole scenic of Parga. This small paradise, has got on the eye of Gods and Demons.
The image of Holly Mary with its numenous get aways from Palioparga, which wqas in Petzovolio, on the opposite mountain, with its miraculous apperance to the cave that was outside of the casttle, convinced the locals to establish themselves to the same rock on which today lies the casttle.
Parga belongs to the perfecture of Preveza and is at the southwest of Epirus, near the Acheron river, Igoumenitsa and has opposite it the picturescue islands of Paxos and Antipaxos.
Parga is a beautiful traditional amphitheatric village of rare beauty. It makes one of the most popular summer destinations and is built right out of the walls of the Enetic casttle with obvious architectural similarities to the Ionian islands.
One of the most picturescue and cosmopolitan places os of northwest Greece, Parga invites you to find out for yourselves its history throughout the centuries,its beauties as well as the hospitality of the locals. The small island of Holly Mary, the narrow streets, the full of flowers neighbourhoods and the traditional tavernas, give their own touch to the hole scenic of Parga. This small paradise, has got on the eye of Gods and Demons.
The image of Holly Mary with its numenous get aways from Palioparga, which wqas in Petzovolio, on the opposite mountain, with its miraculous apperance to the cave that was outside of the casttle, convinced the locals to establish themselves to the same rock on which today lies the casttle.
Sivota (39o24’26.00’’N – 20o14’45.71’’E)
The small port village of Sivota is situated in the northwest coastline of mainland Epirus 22 kilometers away from the International harbor town of Igoumenitsa, 39 kilometers away from the city of Parga and opposite lies the south tip of Corfu island. Here in Sivota the visitor will find a lot of amazing small beaches of Zeri, Galikos Ormos, Bello Vrako, Zavia and the exotic bay of "Pishina" where a part of the famous film "Blue Lagoon" was filmed . Sivota's coast morphologies made it the last years into an international famous place where people can windsurf all the year through. Outside of Sivota's port at the Ionian Sea between Paxos and Antipaxos islands in the year of 432 BC the biggest naval battle of that period took place.
The naval battle between two Greek city - states - Corcyrians and Corinthian- 70 Corcyrians and 30 Corinthians triremes sunk in the sea. The reties of the sunk triremes still today remain on the bottom of the sea. In the bay of Sivota old historical says that in the middle age Arabian pirates used to moor there to relax or hide themselves before and after there attracts to Corfu Island.
The small port village of Sivota is situated in the northwest coastline of mainland Epirus 22 kilometers away from the International harbor town of Igoumenitsa, 39 kilometers away from the city of Parga and opposite lies the south tip of Corfu island. Here in Sivota the visitor will find a lot of amazing small beaches of Zeri, Galikos Ormos, Bello Vrako, Zavia and the exotic bay of "Pishina" where a part of the famous film "Blue Lagoon" was filmed . Sivota's coast morphologies made it the last years into an international famous place where people can windsurf all the year through. Outside of Sivota's port at the Ionian Sea between Paxos and Antipaxos islands in the year of 432 BC the biggest naval battle of that period took place.
The naval battle between two Greek city - states - Corcyrians and Corinthian- 70 Corcyrians and 30 Corinthians triremes sunk in the sea. The reties of the sunk triremes still today remain on the bottom of the sea. In the bay of Sivota old historical says that in the middle age Arabian pirates used to moor there to relax or hide themselves before and after there attracts to Corfu Island.
Paxos - Antipaxos
Only 1,5 a nautical mile away from the island of Paxos is situated the island of Antipaxos. This small green covered piece of land, with olive trees and vineyards has got an area of only 5 square kilometersIts only one harbor is called "Agrapidia" and the villages of the island consist of low houses and vineyards. But, here in this island you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the Ionian Sea, like the exotic beach of "Paradise".
"Paradise beach" is unique in the island of Antipaxos, because of its white gold silky sand beach (outside and inside the water), the cleanest and light blue colors, and of course of the brightest blue Eptanisian Sea. During the summer season a lots of yachts, of the entire world spent on Anchor their holidays. Also caiques or boats from Corfu and Paxos islands, even from the city of Parga and the port village of Sivota (mainland) sail in daily to enjoy the swimming in the clear waters of this island.
Only 1,5 a nautical mile away from the island of Paxos is situated the island of Antipaxos. This small green covered piece of land, with olive trees and vineyards has got an area of only 5 square kilometersIts only one harbor is called "Agrapidia" and the villages of the island consist of low houses and vineyards. But, here in this island you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the Ionian Sea, like the exotic beach of "Paradise".
"Paradise beach" is unique in the island of Antipaxos, because of its white gold silky sand beach (outside and inside the water), the cleanest and light blue colors, and of course of the brightest blue Eptanisian Sea. During the summer season a lots of yachts, of the entire world spent on Anchor their holidays. Also caiques or boats from Corfu and Paxos islands, even from the city of Parga and the port village of Sivota (mainland) sail in daily to enjoy the swimming in the clear waters of this island.
Corfu
Long sandy beaches, marvellous bay, picturesque mountain villages, and still large olive tree forests and the old town with its ancient stones and hidden lovely places compose the mosaic of a practical and modern island.
There are many legends about Corfu, especially regarding the origins of the name Kerkyra, the Greek name that is used today for Corfù. During the Centuries Corfù took many other names, till Kerkyra that comes from the legend about Kerkyra nymph. Kerkyra was a nymph born from Asopo river and received the love from Poseidon God that took her to the island and gave the island her name.
From their love was born Feacas, first of “Feaci” population.
Many persons think that the myth of the Kerkyra nymph comes from the original Byzantine word "Koryfò", derived from the “Acropoli”, in front of the modern town. From the word “Koryfo” comes the Latin name Corfou or Corfu that’s the modern name given today to Kerkyra island from foreigners.
There are many legends about Corfu, especially regarding the origins of the name Kerkyra, the Greek name that is used today for Corfù. During the Centuries Corfù took many other names, till Kerkyra that comes from the legend about Kerkyra nymph. Kerkyra was a nymph born from Asopo river and received the love from Poseidon God that took her to the island and gave the island her name.
From their love was born Feacas, first of “Feaci” population.
Many persons think that the myth of the Kerkyra nymph comes from the original Byzantine word "Koryfò", derived from the “Acropoli”, in front of the modern town. From the word “Koryfo” comes the Latin name Corfou or Corfu that’s the modern name given today to Kerkyra island from foreigners.
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