Very nice lake! You can walk around or get in one of the boats that do tours in the lake and enjoy the calm atmosphere. It is quite big and the scenery with all the trees and the birds and swans is lovely. There are also many restaurants around the lake so that anyone can enjoy the view while having a coffee or a meal. I would visit it again.

One of the most beautiful cities in Greece! Ioannina is the largest city in Epirus and a much-loved getaway for Greeks throughout the year. It has a unique atmosphere (especially when Lake Pamvotida is covered in its famous early-morning mist) and is full of cobbled streets and historic buildings, as well as museums and monuments linked to the Ottoman occupation and in particular Ali Pasha, the all-powerful late-18th and early-19th century ruler in this parts. And at the same time, it’s a student city, with a modern side and great nightlife and eating scene. Most getaways to Ioannina are for around 2-3-days (but we’re proposing longer), especially as it’s so close to the mountain villages and nature spots of Epirus, including the Zagori villages and Vikos Gorge and Parga and Sivota whose vibe and sandy beaches give them an island feel on the mainland. The past and present combine effortlessly in Ioannina. On the one hand, it has preserved its cultural heritage and on the other, it has embraced student life. So every getaway to Ioannina should start with a city walk, just to soak up the atmosphere and check out the tavernas, shops and parks you’ll be enjoying during your stay. Oh, and don’t forget the nightlife spots. A good place to start is Clock Tower, a city landmark built in the lower town in 1906 and relocated to the Park of Heroes (including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) by Dimokratias Square in 1918. From here, it’s a short walk to Litharitsia Park, where you’ll find the Veli Pasha Building Complex (with a mosque, a madrasa and auxiliary buildings), which was part of a palace built by Ali Pasha for his son, and the Litharitsia Fortress, with a rooftop restaurant/bar that has a view of the whole city. An absolute must among the things to do in Ioannina is to explore its fortified old town, known as Ioannina Castle. Built on the banks of Lake Pamvotida, it is the oldest continuously inhabited Byzantine castle in Greece, although Hellenistic-era artefacts have also been found here. It contains some of Ioannina’s most historical buildings, the most famously belonging Ali Pasha, who rule a semi-autonomous state encompassing much of Greece and Albania from Ioannina from 1787-1822. The Castle of Ioannina refers to two fortified parts, a walled northeastern citadel created in Byzantine times when it featured a palace and church dedicated to Saint John were replaced in the 17th-century Aslan Pasha Mosque complex, and Its Kale (the Inner Fortress) a southeastern enclave with separate walls and gates containing Ali Pasha’s palace other buildings.

The ancient theater of Dodoni was part of the Panhellenic sanctuary of Dodoni and was built, according to archaeologists, in the 3rd century BC. by the king of Epirus, Pyrrhus. It is located 22km from Ioannina or 30 minutes from Ioannina center. It is considered one of the largest ancient Greek theaters since its capacity reaches 18,000 spectators. Calculate 40-50 minutes. There is plenty of parking at the entrance of the site. Maintenance work is ongoing but the theater is still impressive as well as all the other temples in the area. It should definitely be visited.

Take the boat from Ioannina towards Nisaki island. The museum is very worthy to visit with the guns collection of Ali Pasha and the beautiful traditional Greek dresses collection.

We made a spur-of-the-moment decision to visit this Museum, and we were glad we did. This is really a first-class exhibit, well worth seeing. Great exhibits, great signage, and very well-thought-out, in the way you move through the museum.

One of the most spectacular , natural , virgin areas i have seen . Still unspoilt historical great scenery great food and amazing hiking opportunities for all tastes. Some very nice hotels also. Truly recomended for nature lovers who enjoy getting away from crouded places in central europe