"Prefecture of Arta" Arta by elsadran

Arta Travel Guide: 20 reviews and 96 photos

Arahthos River

The prefecture of Arta has got a lot of beauties. Awe-inspiring mountains covered with wonderful dense forests, turquoise lakes, crystal clear rivers, wild waterfalls .... It has picturesque mountain villages, fertile valleys, orange groves, beaches, lagoons full of fish, good food, friendly people..

Tzoumerka mountains

There are nice hotels and a lot of restaurants and grill houses, easily tracked by the delicious smell of meat being roasted over the coal fire!
Climbing, hiking and mountaineering offer you unforgettable experience. There are excellent routes for rafting and canoe-kayaking in the beautiful Arahthos river.

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Last visit to Arta: Jul 2009
Intro Updated Aug 22, 2009
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Kangelari - a traditional dance Favorites (1)

Kangelari is a traditional dance in Arta Prefecture, and goes back to the 16th century. In this dance all the people... more travel advice

katarraktis - Arta Things to Do (9)

The village Katarraktis meaning "waterfall" is in Agnanta area, at an elevation of 800m and has taken its name from the... more travel advice

Theodoriana-Souda waterfalls! Things to Do (9)

Theodoriana is located in a fold of the surrounding mountains and is really awe-inspiring. The village itself is very... more travel advice

food in Voulgareli Restaurants (1)

There are a couple of restaurants specializing in meat dishes cooked in a spit over a charcoal. Kokoretsi and... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Guesthouse Oniro- Voulgareli

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Comments (4)

Martin_S. Dec 6, 2009 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

Wow, we visited Arta and the surroungings way back in 1981, have never met anyone else who has been there...we must go back to see what you showed us we missed. Thanks, Martin
TheWanderingCamel Sep 18, 2009 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

What a beautiful place - and about as far removed from a Greek Island landscape as a place could be! I'd love to see the inside of the Panagia's church. leyle
SLLiew Aug 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

Wow..what an amazing opening photo of Arta! Your photos here are incredible!! What a tragic tale of Arta's bridge.
mindcrime Aug 22, 2009 at 4:01 AM Report Abuse

kokoretsi for breakfast! oh my god, I feel sorry for them! :)