3 days adventure trip in Preveza

Experience an unforgettable weekend in an unexpected destination that will leave indelible images in your memory from the magical locations and activities. Transfer with “Into the Wild “from Preveza -Kanali to the most impressive destinations in the area and feel the greatness of the Mediterranean nature: mountains, rivers, lakes, and the sea…by exploring.

Reasons to choose this trip

• The magical coastline of Preveza - Parga with its idyllic beaches and its sparkling water
• The afternoon trips to graphic destinations such as Kanali and Preveza, with the best sunset on the western coast
• Visit monastery Lekatsa, ancient Nikopolis, and Nekromanteio

Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Preveza - Kayaking, SUP, Hiking

One of the most beautiful challenges of the area of ​​Preveza is to experience the alpine landscape of Ziros Lake, an ideal destination for lovers of hiking, cycling, rowing, and SUP. A hidden treasure in a dense pine forest with high oaks, eucalyptus, and holly.

The mysticism of nature in all its grandeur is revealed from wherever you may be, facing the surface of the lake. A huge natural mirror that reflects on the flat surface of the lakeside forest, the sunken trees, the opposite rocky shores, and the sky.

Both its perimeter, alternating from the flat ground to a rocky and steep shore uphill and crossing slopes with enormous reddish rocks and with an excellent view of the lake, as well as the path that moves away from the lake and enters a golden-yellow forest with greenish Mountain slopes and red ravines until it reaches the unique geological phenomenon of the Red Clay (Terra Rossa) is impressive.

The magic of the landscape is infinitely multiplied when you find yourself paddled with a kayak or sup in the lake as you move away from the shore and feel the exhilarating pulse from the bottom and its tranquility to sensuously hypnotize you.

On top of an elevated forest, a stretch dominates the cafe-restaurant Lake Ziros where we can enjoy good food, coffee, relaxing music, and immense views.

Important archaeological sites worth visiting in the area are the Roman aqueduct of Nikopolis, the Palaeolithic cave of Asprochaliko, the Ancient Vaties, and the technical dam of the Louros River.

Day 2: Mt biking, swimming (Ancient Nikopolis - Forest Mytika)

The route we choose combines in an impressive way the succession of landscapes mountains and sea as it moves into forest dirt roads of incomparable beauty and in altitude 0 to 100 m with mild and some tough climbs and alternates in idyllic forest passes, with the longest coast of Europe that unfolds lacy without an end for kilometers.

The route starts at the beach of Kanali along the coast of the village and through olive tree gardens and orange groves, and it will lead us to a steep dirt road to the village of Archangelos where we will meet surviving columns of the Roman Aqueduct, and from there we will cross a passable dirt road in dense vegetation with huge plane trees, eucalyptus trees, and holm oaks until we get downhill to the village of Smyrtoyla.

From the top of the hill where the monument of Augustus is located we stare with background the Ionian Sea, at the ancient Nikopolis, the Roman walls, the Roman Odeon, the ancient theatre, the nymphaeum, Roman baths, and historical points that we will meet on the way up to get to the aesthetic forest of Mytikas.

A magical journey into history, through archaeological sites with Mediterranean pine trees and narrow paths. Circling the spectacular coastal route we will stop at the village of Mytikas at organized cafés to enjoy fresh juices, coffee, and definitely the beneficial influence of the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 3: Sea kayaking, snorkeling to Vrachos - Ammoudia

On the beautiful beach of Loutsa, near Preveza, we arrive by road early in the morning to start our sea kayaking journey. We will be able to admire the colors of the dawn and the sea lull.

From here, making the necessary preparations, we will roam the Ionian coastline to the west and meet steep beaches with enchanting seas, large caves, and verdant pine-covered mountains with wild beauty.

On the enchanting beaches of Alonaki and Skala, with the emerald waters and the fine sand, surrounded by lush pine and cypress vegetation, we will relax and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in their turquoise waters with the wonderful underwater rocky seabed. At the same time, we are given the opportunity to go hiking on the peaks of the mountains surrounding the beaches and enjoy the panorama of the Mediterranean landscapes.

With the sun behind us, we will cross Odysseus’ bay, and then we will hide from his chase behind the steeply steep mountains for a while as Parga comes before us.

In the picturesque fishing village of Ammoudia, we will end our journey by meeting the mythical river Acheron to flow into the wonderful bay and challenge us to explore it

In traditional taverns next to the river, we will enjoy our meal and iced coffee while on our way back we have the opportunity to visit the famous archaeological site of Nekromanteio.