The Municipality of Preveza is located at the northwestern part of the mainland of Greece, to the southern of Epirus, at the mouth of Amvrakikos gulf and it touches the Ionian Sea and the Amvrakikos gulf. Moreover, it is the capital administrative centre of the prefecture of Preveza. It is extended to the south of the port of Preveza, to the north, up to Acheron River canyon (Trikastro) and to the horizontal axe, to the west of the Ionian Sea, Monolithi beach, up to the east to Stefani and the edge of the peninsula at Laskara.
Preveza is a harbor of great importance to the Prefecture of Epirus.
Since 2002, it is connected to Aktio of Aetoloakarnania, by the underwater tunnel Preveza – Aktio, a tunnel of high technology. The Municipality’s current form arose consequently to Kallikratis Plan, aftermerging the Municipality of Louros and Zalongo into Preveza’s municipality. The Municipality of Preveza covers an area of 66, 8 km2, while the population is estimated at 31.733 citizens, according to 2011 census.
Useful info for Preveza
How to get to Preveza
By car: You can drive to Preveza via the national routes: Ioannina...
Historical Buildings in Preveza city
The Venetian Clock Tower
The Venetian Clock Tower with the famous solar clock, is located at...
Fairyland of Castles in Preveza
Αgios Andreas Castle
Agios Andreas’ castle (Ic Kale) is situated at the north of the city...
Worth visiting Monasteries in Preveza
Church of Agios Varnavas, Louros
The church of Agios Varnavas is 3 km off on the...
Churches in Preveza
Metropolitan Cathedral of Agios Charalampos
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Agios Charalampos, at the centre of the...
Museums of Preveza
Archaeological museum of Nikopolis
At the new museum of the archaeological site of Nikopolis, a prestigious...
Natural sights of Preveza
The Acheron Canyon
A unique natural and historic monument in Greece. Get to know Acherontas River...
Exploring Louros springs and the Lake of Zirou
Louros River
Louros River rises in the mountains of Tomaros (or Olytsika, 1976m height) close to...
Discovering Amvrakikos Gulf
Amvrakikos Gulf is one of the biggest wetlands in Greece, both in size and importance. A wetland...
Visit the great monuments of Preveza
Zalongo Monument
It is the famous historic place at the so called mountain that became a...
Magnificent archaeological sights in Preveza
Archaeological site of Nikopolis
Ancient Nikopolis is extended in an area of 900 acres in the...
Hiking – Climbing in Preveza
For those who love hiking, the region is ideal since there are trails for beginners who just...