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Located in northwestern Greece, Ioannina is the capital of Epirus and one of the most atmospheric cities in the country. Built on the shores of beautiful Lake Pamvotis and surrounded by mountains, it combines history, nature, great food and plenty of options for day trips.<\/p>\n

Ioannina is a great year-round destination, but I especially love it for an autumn or winter escape, when the misty lake and surrounding mountains create a completely different side of Greece.<\/p>\n

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GETTING TO IOANNINA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ioannina is around 410 km from Athens and approximately 260 km from Thessaloniki by road.<\/p>\n

The city also has its own airport, Ioannina National Airport, just a few kilometres from the centre, with domestic connections. A car isn\u2019t essential for exploring the city itself, but I definitely recommend renting one if you want to get here easily, discover Zagori, Metsovo, Tzoumerka and the rest of Epirus!!\"\"<\/p>\n

THINGS TO DO IN IOANNINA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Explore Ioannina Castle & the Old Town<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start with the historic Castle of Ioannina, one of the oldest continuously inhabited Byzantine castles in Greece. Walk through its narrow streets and explore its kale (inner citadel), where you\u2019ll find museums, historic spots like the tomb of Ali Pasha and beautiful views towards Lake Pamvotis.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also one of my favourite parts of the city for a slow walk and photos.\"\"<\/p>\n

2. Walk Along Lake Pamvotis<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t visit Ioannina without spending some time by Lake Pamvotis. Walk along the lakeside promenade, enjoy the views and stop at one of the caf\u00e9s or restaurants overlooking the water.<\/p>\n

The lake is particularly beautiful around sunset and on misty autumn and winter mornings!\"\"<\/p>\n

3. Take a Boat to Ioannina Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most unique things to do in Ioannina is taking the small boat from the waterfront to the island of Lake Pamvotis (2.5 euros one way). It\u2019s one of the few inhabited lake islands in Greece and is home to traditional houses, narrow streets and historic monasteries. You can also visit the Ali Pasha Museum, connected to the final days of Ali Pasha\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

Allow at least a couple of hours to walk around and explore the island.\"\"<\/p>\n

4. Discover Ioannina\u2019s Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you love history and culture, there are several museums worth visiting:<\/p>\n