Thesprotia map

Capital: Igoumenitsa

Overview:

Thesprotia comprises the mountainsides of Pindus and the Ionian Sea, the valleys of Kalamas and the Acheron Rivers. Picturesque villages are to be found, as well as chestnuts forests, important natural habitats for countless species of flora and fauna. Apart from these, culture and history are in the whole region to be seen, traditional characteristics kept until today. The capital, Igoumenitsa, is the third passenger port in Greece linking the Ionian Islands, the Greek mainland, Albania and Italy.

Best Thesprotia Sights:

• Ancient Titani (Goumani)
• Dimokastro
• The ancient settlement of Reveni
• The Giromeri Monastery, sheltered a Secret School during the Turkish Occupation, and other monasteries

Places to visit:

• The Lake Acherousia in Igoumenitsa, which the souls of the Dead had to cross in order to reach the infernal Kingdom of Hades
• The river Acheron (Acherontas), the river of the dead, according to the myth
• The Lake of Kalodiki and other smaller
• Ragios Castle
• Paramithia, the main town of the Souli area
• Psaroudi island

Special Events:

The most famous is the Thesprotika Festival in early August, with local music, dancing and sport competitions.

Best Thesprotia beaches:

Drepano, Sivota, Nautilos, Plataria, Karavostasi and Agia Paraskevi