Hellenic Ports Association

Homer mentions Thesprotia for the first time as the arrival of Ulysses there and the hospitality given by King Pheidon. The visitor of the city can visit ‘’Gitani’’, a significant settlement of the Hellenis- tic period, the excavation of which began in 1985 and continues today. Also, one can do climbing at the ladder of ‘’Tzavelena’’ with its wild and beautiful landscape and wander in the Kalama River, one of the most important wet- lands in Greece with rare species of birds and flowers on its banks. Thesprotia and the wider region of Epirus have an endless wealth of monu- ments with many unknown beauties and surprises for the visitor. Among the many attractions that Igoumenitsa has to offer for tours are: Meteora Monasteries, the exciting city of Ioannina and the ancient theater of Dodoni, the archaeological site of Nikopolis, the seaside areas of Sivota, Parga and Preveza as well as the amazing villages of Zagori. Epirus is a destination full of historical, religious and cultural attractions, stunning landscapes with lush natural beauty and alternative tourism op- portunities both in inland and coastal areas. ...the Gate of Northern Greece!