Nikopolis
The ruins of the city Octavian founded after the battle of Actium in 31 BC, with a Roman theatre and remains of walls.
Tickets →Preveza, Greece
Preveza: airports, things to do and where to stay
Preveza is a coastal town in Epirus, at the entrance to the Ambracian Gulf, with a lively waterfront; its airport is the easy way to reach the island of Lefkada and the ruins of Nikopolis.
Preveza airports
From the airport to central Preveza
Preveza-Lefkada Aktion airport is about 4 km from central Preveza.
KTEL Preveza, KTEL Lefkada
Regional (KTEL) and local buses around Preveza and Lefkada; services are limited, so check the timetable before travelling.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. The ride to Preveza or Lefkada takes about 10-30 min; it is worth agreeing or asking the fare before setting off.
Preveza
Things to do in Preveza
Fortress of Agios Andreas
An Ottoman-era fortress in the centre of Preveza, with walls you can walk along.
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Santa Maura Fortress
A historic fortress guarding the entrance to the island of Lefkada, beside the channel that separates it from the mainland.
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Porto Katsiki
A famous beach on Lefkada's west coast, at the foot of white cliffs, a little over an hour's drive from the airport.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Preveza?
Preveza is served by Preveza-Lefkada Aktion (PVK).
How far is the airport from central Preveza?
Preveza-Lefkada Aktion airport is about 4 km from central Preveza.
How do I get from the airport to central Preveza?
From Preveza-Lefkada Aktion airport you can take KTEL Preveza, KTEL Lefkada (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Preveza?
Highlights of Preveza include Nikopolis, Fortress of Agios Andreas, Santa Maura Fortress, and Porto Katsiki.
Photo credits
- Nikopolis: Vassiliki Feidopoulou, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fortress of Agios Andreas: VenetiaKerplunk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Santa Maura Fortress: Geraki, CC BY-SA 3.0 gr, Wikimedia Commons
- Porto Katsiki: Dimitra Papadimitriou, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons