The prefecture Arta is found in the north-western department of Greece and belongs geographically and administratively in the Continent, occupies the N.A department of Continent. It borders (b) on the prefectures Ioanninon and Trikalas, (A) on the prefectures Trikalas, Karditsa and Etoloakarnania, (n) on the N. Etoloakarnania, (d) on the N. Preveza and Ioanninon, while (n) it is also rained by Amvrakikos Trick. It has extent 1610 tetr. Km
Capital of prefecture is Arta. The current city are built in the left bank of river Arachthos in the same place that in the antiquity existed one from the more important cities of Greece, Ambrakia (one of the more perfect urban systems of antiquity). The city of Arta has population of 40.000 residents and abstains from Athens 360 km
The region has it elects a lot of natural beauties, as: the polytragoydismeno giofyri, the Byzantine castle, infrequent ydrobiotopo Amvrakikos of Trick, the old harbour with the museum of Lighthouses of Koprainas, the deltas of rivers Louros and Arachthos, imposing Tzoymerka, the Byzantine churches, immense portokaleona the plain, the therapeutical waters Chanopoyloy, and the innumerable natural landscapes particular good.
With basic cultures in Citrus fruits, Olives edible, Midiki, Maize, Cotton, Smoke, Kiwis, Horticultural countryside, Greenhouses and Remaining (backward – legumes, k.t.l). With livestock-farming (Aigoprobatotrofeia, ageladotrofeia, Choirotrofeia and dynamic Aviculture), with APICULTURE, with richly ALIEIAkai of naturally ektrofeia fish catches from best in Greece. With clues on existence of geothermal energy of in-depth beyond 500 metres, where the temperature of water exceeds the 60 degrees of Celsius.
With activation in the alternative tourism stocheymena:
In the ecotourism (observation of birds, fauna, flora, visits of water biotopes, k.l.p): Centre of Environmental Education Arachthos, Centre of information Salaoras, Observatory Round,
In the sports of adventure (eg raftingk, walk, parachute plagias k.l.p) D. KASELOYRIS (OVERLAND of SOUTHERN PINDOS), FORESTAL VILLAGE, Aeroleschi Arta, Mountaineering Association Arta, Park of Mountainous Activities),
In the cultural tours (eg visits in monasteries, churches, bridges, museums of folklore k.a, traditional settlements, archaeological spaces) – Museum of Classic Antiquities, Folklore Museum Skoyfa, Folklore Museum Karali, Historical museum Skoyfa, crowd of Byzantines, post byzantine churches and stone traditional bridges and finally
In the traditional craftsmanship and production of traditional sweets and raki (Agro-touristic Cooperative of Women Flies, Feminine Homemade Cooperative Biglas).
Cultural events of Arta
Apeiros Gh - Celebrations for the release of Arta
The big events for the anniversary of...
3 days tour in Arta
Indicative program of three-day excursion
Day first
Way Amvrakikos gulf – Bridge Arta
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Rafting in river Arachthos
Τhe acquaintance from the antiquity of its intensity Arachthos, through its various ways offers amazing possibilities for...
The cuisine of Arta in a short gastronomic tour
Pastries and cereals: Breaded bread with leaven, cornflakes, corn onion, marmelages, pepperoni (cheese cheese), raspberries, raspberries.
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Archaeological Museum of Arta
The Archaeological Museum of Arta was built at “Trigono” location next to the legendary bridge of Arta...
Symbols of faith in Arta
Parigoritissa
This monastery of Arta dominates, as its imposing, on the western slope of the Peranthis...
A natural masterpiece!
The National Park Tzoymerkon, Peristeri and Ravine Arachthos is a open land region roughly 900 km that...
The legendary, stoned bridge of Arta
The legendary bridge of Arta, a landmark of the city, took its final form in 1612. However,...
Cultural heritage of Arta
Amvrakia Wall
Amvrakia included a strong fortification enclosure of exceptionally elaborate construction. Its sections are now...