Igoumenitsa

Igoumenitsa is a coastal metropolis in northwestern Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Thesprotia. Igoumenitsa is the chief port of Thesprotia and Epirus, and one among the biggest passenger ports of Greece, connecting northwestern Mainland Greece with the Ionian Islands and Italy. The metropolis is built on easternmost stop of the Gulf of Igoumenitsa in the Ionian Sea and number one aspects of the financial system are maritime, transport, offerings, agriculture and tourism.

The 670 km lengthy Egnatia Highway, which serves northern Greece, terminates at Igoumenitsa, making it a famous starting point for travelers coming from Europe and finishing factor for vehicles from Turkey. Igoumenitsa functions many stores, schools, offices and load storages, a Technological Educational Institute, a library, an archeological museum, numerous sport stadiums and tennis courses, a courthouse and a medical health facility.

The Thesprotia Police Headquarters and the Municipal Sailing Club are positioned here. The town itself is constructed on the slopes of a forested mountain and expands perimetrically across the gulf. Igoumenitsa is known for its inexperienced forests and blue crystal waters, and attracts many local travelers from the nearby regions, and specifically from Italy. The city gives the possibility for walks, walking at the beach or mountain, hiking, sports, boating or touch with nature.