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Ioannina

Ioannina

Ioannina is located in the northwestern part of mainland Greece, in the center of the homonym basin. Its one off the largest and most historic cities in Greece which offers university, rich cultural tradition, developed businesses and one of a kind natural beauty.


Ioannina is a highly preffered location for the majority of tourists, as it combines the way that locals get by on a day to day basis with the potent nightlife of this vast city combines its picturesqueness with the authenticity of the Greek region. But what characterizes this city and gives it the unique feeling of peace and beauty is the infamous lake named Παμβώτιδα which enhances the city with its natural beauty and stuns every visitor.

Perama Cave

Perama Cave

Very close to the city center, in Perama, is located one of themost rare caves in the entirety of the world, the Perama Cave. It has an expansion of 14.800m, and is one of the largest land caves in the Balkans. The length of the route is 1.700 meters, but the distance that visitors can travel is 1.100 meters. It belongs to the Karst limestone caves and consists of many chambers and corridors that are connected to each other and are decorated with stalactites, columns and stalagmites. We stumble across nineteen species of stalactites and stalagmites, while in the other caves there are up to six species.

The cave of Perama was discovered by accident in 1940 during the Second World war, as the inhabitants were trying to find shelter from the bombings. After the end of the war, Konstantinos Kasvikis, a gymnast and amateur speleologist, was in Perama and with the help of his team they took photos that were then published in the local and Athenian press. From the event, Ioannis and Anna Petrocheilou who visited Perama and began systematic exploration and mapping of the cave in order to be used for tourism. The tour of the cave is done in small groups with a guide helping and informing everyone about the cave.

Alternative Activities

Ioannina Region! A paradise for nature lovers and outdoor activities!


  • Rafting in Zagorochoria
  • Rafting in Tzoumerka
  • Canoe - Kayak in Zagorochoria
  • Canoe - Kayak in Tzoumerka
  • Mountain bike
  • Mountaineering Walk
  • Horse Riding
  • Ski at the Ski Resorts of Metsovo and Anilio
  • Sup - Canoe