"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
Saint Augustine
Mytikas
Situated right on the cape where its name comes from, Mytikas is a small fishing village located on the northwest coast of Preveza Peninsula.There are sandy and rocky beaches as well as very well organized beach bars for every taste. Eucaliptus trees give shade to visitors during the summer months right at the edge of the beach. Monolithi Beach, Europe's longest beach -22km long and 80m wide- starts in Mytikas and is characterized by a sandy-pebbly shoreline with dense forest in its background. The gaze of the travellers also falls on the small port with the fishing boats while in open the Lighthouse of Mytikas is fading in a breathtaking sunset. The wind and the waves have curved out the rocks which stop abruptly to meet the sea. Mytikas is also considered an ideal base for excursions as the greater area offers exciting sightseeing opportunities like visiting the Ancient Nikopolis -6km-, Lefkada island-30km- and its famous beaches, the mountainous Zalogko or the springs of Acherontas which used to be the gates of Ades in Greek Mythology. Many traditional taverns with delicious local dishes, supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bakery and cafes make Mytikas a real attraction on the Ionian coast of Greece.
Preveza
Preveza town is located at the mouth of Amvrakikos Gulf, in Western Greece. Αn area blessed with beautiful landscapes, great beaches, rich history, ancient sites and monuments; in short, numerous options await everyone for unforgetable holidays. Stroll along the harbour and the old town and see the beautiful traditional buildings; walk on the seaside pedestrian street and enjoy the island-like atmosphere; taste delicious local dishes in a picturesque taverna which line the narrow slab-paved backstreets.
Present day Preveza was built on the site of ancient Vereniki town, which was founded by Pyrrhus, the Greek King of Epirus in 290 BC. Preveza was built during the late 11th c., after ancient Nikopolis town was deserted. It was conquered many times across the centuries, until it became part of Greece in 1912.