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IGOUMENITSA
Igoumenitsa, the capital of Thesprotia and one of Greece's most important ports, lies 92 kilometers from Yanina. It is a modern town, one of the country's gateways to Western Europe, and a major hub for Adriatic sea traffic. The marvellous beaches of Drepano and Makrigiali with their hospitable resorts, plentiful sun and sea attract thousands of tourists, sports aficionados and adventurers the year round.
Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Korila, 37 kilometers east of Igoumenitsa, Paramithia is the chief town of the Souli area. It occupies the site of Ancient Euroia, which was destroyed by the Goths in 551.
Its steep, picturesque alleyways, its Epirot mansion houses and its ruined mediaeval castle make it an interesting place to explore. Also worth a visit is the Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Virgin (Kimissi tis Theotokou) and the Byzantine baths.
A pretty market town 20 kilometers north of Igoumenitsa with many old mansion houses and public buildings.
Visitors should make the detour to the Giromeri Monastery (1285), 4 kilometers away, which sheltered a Secret School during the Turkish occupation, and the village of Tsamata where there is a Folklore Museum. Sagiada (18 km), the port of Filiates, is an idyllic fishing hamlet which once knew great prosperity as Epirus's main harbour under the Turks. It was here that Ali Pasha met with Napoleon, who was seeking assistance in his military campaigns.
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