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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Preveza
Πρέβεζα
Spend 1 day in Preveza for a quick promenade, fortifications and tunnel view; add a half‑day for nearby Nicopolis if you have extra time.
Preveza is a small coastal town in Epirus with a waterfront promenade, the undersea Aktio‑Preveza tunnel, a historic castle and easy bus links to nearby archaeological sites. One full day covers the main sights; a second half‑day lets you visit Nicopolis or the traditional boatyard.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Πρέβεζα
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- Avoid
- July–August (heat, crowds)
- 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 €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ 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 · Fire and ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- 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 | €2–3 |
| Kebab or souvlaki | €3–5 |
| Beer (draft) | €3–4 |
| Taxi (first km) | €5–6 |
| Bus ticket | €1.5–2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PVK · Aktion National Airport
- Seasonal flights from several European cities; bus to town ~30 min
Typical fares
- Aktion Airport → Preveza, bus
- about €4, 30 min (check)
- Preveza → Aktio tunnel, local bus
- ≈ €2 each way (check)
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
Town is walkable; local KTEL bus connects to Aktio tunnel, Nicopolis and nearby beaches. Bicycles can be ferried through the tunnel by bus (check schedule).
See and do
Known for
- Aktio‑Preveza undersea tunnel
- Castle of Pantokrator
- Promenade and harbour
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aktio‑Preveza undersea tunnel | Local bus from Preveza town, about 10 min | ≈15 min total |
| Castle of Pantokrator | Walk uphill 15 min from town centre | ≈20 min |
| Nicopolis archaeological site | Bus from Preveza to Nikopolis, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Urania Hotel
- 1‑star, central, budget option
- Preveza City Hotel
- 2‑star, near promenade
- Avra Hotel
- 2‑star, modest rooms
- Dioni Hotel
- Boutique, mid‑range, town centre
- The Captain's House
- 4‑star historic building
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha‑ree‑STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;POO 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
- Bicycle transport through the tunnel requires a bus; no direct bike lane.
- Summer heat can be strong; carry water.
Preveza is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and stay hydrated in summer.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Preveza yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Aktio‑Preveza undersea tunnel
- Castle of Pantokrator
- Promenade and harbour
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Aktion Airport official site: www.pvk-airport.gr/en
- Wikivoyage: Preveza, revision 5237582 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237582
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/preveza). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.