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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Igoumenitsa
Ιγουμενίτσα
Use Igoumenitsa as a ferry hub or beach stop: one day is enough, longer only if you plan multiple coastal trips.
Igoumenitsa is the main gateway to north‑west Greece, with daily ferries to Italy and a fast Egnatia Odos motorway. The town stretches 2.5 km along the coast, so you can see the port, beach and town centre on foot in a half‑day; add a visit to Drepanos Beach for a full day.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Ιγουμενίτσα
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- November–February (cool, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Coast Guard 108
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | €1.5–2.5 |
| Kebab or souvlaki | €3–5 |
| Taxi (per km) | €1.25 |
| Bus ticket (local) | €1.5–2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JIK · Ioannina National Airport
- ≈100 km (62 mi) north, bus or taxi≈62 mi (100 km) north, bus or taxi
Typical fares
- Ferry Ancona → Igoumenitsa
- ≈ €120 one‑way, check schedule
- Taxi Igoumenitsa → Drepanos Beach
- ≈ €6–8
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long; walk any point in ~30 min. Bike‑sharing (Cyclopolis) offers free 7 h ride after registration, ideal for reaching Drepanos Beach (≈5 km (3.1 mi)). Taxis charge €1.25 per km.The town is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) long; walk any point in ~30 min. Bike‑sharing (Cyclopolis) offers free 7 h ride after registration, ideal for reaching Drepanos Beach (≈3.1 mi (5 km)). Taxis charge €1.25 per km.
See and do
Known for
- Ferry connections to Italy
- Drepanos Beach
- Egnatia Odos motorway start
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Drepanos Beach | Bike‑share or bus line 2, about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of town centreBike‑share or bus line 2, about 3.1 mi (5 km) north of town centre | ≈30 min by bike, 45 min by bus |
| Sivota | Bus or car, ~25 km (16 mi) westBus or car, ~16 mi (25 km) west | ≈40 min by bus |
Sleep
- Acropolis Hotel
- Close to the domestic ferry terminal; good for short stays.
- Egnatia Hotel
- Near the main road, convenient for motorists.
- El Greco Hotel
- Central, within walking distance of restaurants and the port.
- Stavrodromi Hotel
- Near the bus station; easy access to regional buses.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-rees-TO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;POU EE-neh ee STAh-see too le‑o‑fo‑REE‑ou |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules can be delayed; allow extra time for connections.
- Bus line 2 to Drepanos runs hourly; check the timetable in summer.
- Taxi rates increase for long trips (e.g., to the Albanian border).
Generally safe; watch belongings in busy ports and on night buses, especially with luggage.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Igoumenitsa yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ferry connections to Italy
- Drepanos Beach
- Egnatia Odos motorway start
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Igoumenitsa: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Igoumenitsa, revision 4804263 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4804263
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/igoumenitsa). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.