Villa Lefka is situated right on the beach in the Kastrosykia area of the West Coast of Greece approximately 20kms from Preveza Airport. Villa Lefka is a great base for those who are interested in combining sun and sea with Greek culture and there are many places to visit in the surrounding area.
Parga
About 20km away is perfect if you would like to do some watersports or take a boat trip to Paxos. Shopping is also excellent in Parga and there is a fabulous Venetian Castle open throughout the day with lovely little cafes near the entrance where you can stop and enjoy the view over the small town.
Acheron River and Gliki
For a little adventure and fantastic family day out about 45 mins drive from villa Lefka. You can try horse riding in the forest, zip wiring across the river, canyoning, rafting down modest rough waters.
Monument of Zalongo
Approximately 45 mins drive. The Monument of Zalongo commemorates the place where 63 Souli Women and their children leapt to their deaths dancing and singing rather than fall into the hands of the Ottoman forces of Ali Pasha in 1803. The views from this point are unbelievable. A great opportunity for photography.
Ioannina
100kms or so from villa Lefka with a multitude of museums, markets and one of the largest subterranean caves in the world, Ioannina is the closest large city and a great day out for the family.
Dodoni Theatre & Oracle
The archaeological site of Dodoni lies approximately 120km north of Preveza Town and 22Km south-east of Ioannina city. One of the most important and perhaps the oldest in Greece as indicated by finds dating to the Bronze Age (Early Helladic Period).
Nikopolis
This site is approximately 15km from villa Lefka. On the 2nd of September 31 B.C. a sea battle between the fleet of Octavian and Anthony with Cleopatra took place, the victor of which was Octavian. In memory of his victory, Octavian founded Nikopolis (Victory City), on the southeast end of Epirus on the site where his army was camped. Nikopolis grew quickly and soon became a pole of attraction in the Ionian mainly because of its port and its excellent geographical position as a junction between Epirus – Aetolia – Acarnania but also between Greece – Italy and because of the re-foundation of the Aktia Games, which were held every five years. Strabo mentions Nikopolis as one of the largest cities in the area. Octavian ensured that majestic public buildings and works of art decorated his city.
In the Museum of Nikopolis, there are a number of findings on display such as statues, sarcophagus, coins etc. Earthquakes, raids, and fires caused the final devastation around 10th-11th century A.D. Nikopolis was one of the cities that the Apostle Paul visited, he also founded its Church.
Kassopi
Approximately 35Km from Preveza Town. Elatria, Vatia, Vouchetion, Kassopi, Pandosia: These are names of ancient cities, which were at the peak in the area of the prefecture of Preveza, whose traces were lost as time went by. All the above cities formed a confederacy, the so-called Tetrapolis. After their destruction by Phillip of Macedonia in 342 B.C., their decay and final disappearance started.
However, the ruins of Kassopi are remarkably well preserved. The city was built before the middle of the 4th century B.C. It is mentioned together with Amvrakia and Pandosia in a list at the Sanctuary of Epidauros.
Lefkas (Lefkada) Island
Just 35 mins drive and great for a day out. In the main Town there is a quayside road south of the causeway entrance with a busy marina. The High Street runs through the centre of town and is also known as the ‘Pazari’, this is the main street for shopping and cafes. A mid-morning coffee in the square is ideal for a break and a perfect opportunity to see the Lefkadians in ‘action’! It is lovely to walk around the back streets of the town where you are also more likely to see the typical Lefkadian houses wrapped in brightly painted corrugated iron.
