Parga
A Venetian-era harbour town about an hour north of Preveza, with a hilltop castle, an islet in the bay and beaches within walking distance.
Parga, Preveza regional unit (61 km / about 1 hour from Preveza)
Day Trips in Preveza
Towns worth a day out from Preveza by car: Lefkada across the floating bridge, Parga and Syvota on the Ionian coast, and the old capitals of Arta and Ioannina inland. Real driving distances from Preveza town centre.
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Lefkada Town
The capital of the island of Lefkada, half an hour from Preveza across a causeway and floating bridge, guarded by the castle of Santa Maura.
Lefkada Town, island of Lefkada (27 km / about 30 minutes from Preveza)
Arta
The old capital of the Despotate of Epirus, under an hour from Preveza, with its famous bridge over the Arachthos and Byzantine churches.
Arta, Epirus (49 km / about 55 minutes from Preveza)
Syvota
A resort village in Thesprotia, about an hour and a quarter north of Preveza, known for its islets and very blue water.
Syvota, Thesprotia (87 km / about 1 hour 15 minutes from Preveza)
Ioannina
The capital of Epirus, about an hour and a half from Preveza, with a walled castle on Lake Pamvotis and the island where Ali Pasha died.
Ioannina, Epirus (100 km / about 1 hour 35 minutes from Preveza)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best day trip from Preveza?
For a first visit, Parga: about an hour up the coast, with a Venetian castle above the town, beaches in walking distance and boats to Paxos in summer. Lefkada is the closest, under half an hour across the floating bridge.
How far is Lefkada from Preveza?
About 27 km by road, roughly half an hour from Preveza town centre through the Aktion tunnel and over the causeway and floating bridge.
Can you do these trips without a car?
KTEL buses link Preveza with Parga, Lefkada, Arta and Ioannina, but timetables are limited, especially outside summer. A car gives you far more freedom for a day trip.