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The prefecture of Arta is a great alternative option since it is a place rich in attractions, museums, paintings and natural beauties such as mountains, valleys, waterfalls and rivers. In the town of Arta, the historic bridge; an attraction that you cannot stop looking at, dominates while in the city center the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Classical Antiquities, Skoufas History Museum, Skoufas Folklore Museum and the Salaoras Information Center operate. In both the town of Arta and the villages nearby it is worth trying the local cuisine and especially the pies with traditional sheet. In mountainous Arta the monasteries and several Byzantine monuments dominate. In Melates-Agnanta route except for the natural landscape you will see the watermills; in Palaiochori the ruins of the ancient acropolis and the red church stand out, while at Melates it is worth visiting the Monastery of Gennisis Theotokou.

Near Mesopyrgos village, Achelous River rolls. It is a water paradise ideal for swimming, hiking and activities such as rafting and kayaking. At a higher altitude there are the lush Tzoumerka Mountains; the peaks of which create unique routes; one of which leads to Melissourgi village, 72km away from the town of Arta, where it is worth stopping for lunch. Another option is the spas in Chanopoulou area, with a history of several years. If you are lucky you will find yourself at one of the local festivals with traditional dances, singing and plenty of food and wine. At the town of Arta, except for your own vehicle you can move around with the organized urban bus (KTEL buses), whereas from Athens, Thessaloniki and other cities there are every day interurban buses operating. The distance from Athens is 362 km while from Thessaloniki 425 km.

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- Το ιστορικό γεφύρι της Άρτας

- Το κάστρο της Άρτας

- Την Παναγιά Βλαχέρνα

- Το δάσος στο λόφο της Περάνθης

- Τη μονή της Κάτω Παναγιάς

- Τα απομεινάρια του ναού του Πυθίου Απόλλωνα

- Το νοτιοδυτικό νεκροταφείο της Αμβρακίας

- Την Κορωνησία

- Την εκκλησία του Αγίου Δημητρίου του Κατσούρη

- Την εκκλησία του Αγίου Νικολάου της Ροδιάς

- Την εκκλησία της Παναγίας της Ροδιάς

- Τα Τζουμερκοχώρια

Γευτείτε

- εσπεριδοειδή φρούτα

- ακτινίδια

- παραδοσιακές πίτες

- αγριόχορτα

- καρύδια

- ξινό τραχανά

- μέλι

- γλυκά του κουταλιού

- ξινόγαλο

- τσάι

- τσίπουρο

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How to get there

From Athens

Travelling by car

To reach the city of Arta from Athens, you can drive via the National Highway heading to Patras (355 km distance – 4 hours and 30 minutes ride). You, at first, reach the town of Rio and cross the bridge to Antirio. Then keep on driving, following the signs to Amfilohia and finally to Arta.

Travelling by bus

To reach Arta, you can also take the Intercity Bus (KTEL Bus of Arta) from the Intercity Bus Station of Kifissos in Athens (5 hours journey).

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From Thessaloniki

Travelling by car

To reach the city of Arta from Thessaloniki, you can drive via Egnatia Highway, heading to Ioannina and finally to Arta (321 km distance – 3 hours ride).

Travelling by bus

You can also take the Intercity Bus (KTEL Bus of Arta) from Macedonia Intercity Bus Station of Thessaloniki (3 hours and 30 minutes journey).

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