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IgoumenitsaΙγουμενίτσα
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–February (cool, occasional storms)
- Airport
- JIK
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Igoumenitsa100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Igoumenitsa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch belongings in busy ports and on night buses, especially with luggage.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 ambulance · 108 coast guard (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJIK Ioannina National Airport (≈100 km (62 mi) north, bus or taxi).JIK Ioannina National Airport (≈62 mi (100 km) north, bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundThe town is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long; walk any point in ~30 min.The town is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) long; walk any point in ~30 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealKebab or souvlaki€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)2022 rate€1.25 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JIK Ioannina National Airport (≈100 km (62 mi) north, bus or taxi)JIK Ioannina National Airport (≈62 mi (100 km) north, bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Igoumenitsa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is 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 (≈5 km). Taxis charge €1.25 per km.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Drepanos Beach
goDoor to door: ≈30 min by bike, 45 min by bus
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
Paved promenade, sunbeds and bars; free 7 h bike ride covers the trip.
Sivota
goDoor to door: ≈40 min by bus
Bus or car, ~25 km (16 mi) westBus or car, ~16 mi (25 km) west
Seaside resort with a pebble beach.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €15 | €15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Ferry ticket (Ancona ↔ Igoumenitsa)1 × €80 · check | €80 |
| Bike‑share registration (7 h free ride)1 × €5 · check | €5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €13 |
| Trip total≈ €143 per person per day, bed included | €143≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Kebab or souvlaki | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (per km)2022 rate | €1.25 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ticket (local) | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Coast Guard
- 108
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Coast Guard108
Embassy
US consulate in Athens; Greek police and tourist police numbers listed above.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Ancona → Igoumenitsa: ≈ €120 one‑way, check schedule
- Taxi Igoumenitsa → Drepanos Beach: ≈ €6–8
Say or show
- Συγγνώμη — Excuse me / Sorry (see-gnó-mee)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-ha-rees-TO)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much is it? (PO-so ko-STEE-zee)
- Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου; — Where is the bus stop? (POU EE-neh ee STAh-see too le‑o‑fo‑REE‑ou)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Igoumenitsa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–February (cool, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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