Syvota

Sivota is located 24 km south of Igoumenitsa and is one of the main seaside resorts of Epirus, located in the prefecture of Thesprotia. It is a village with lush landscapes and unique beaches which is visited every year by tourists both from abroad and from Greece. Sivota is a popular summer destination and is called "the Caribbean of Greece" after the turquoise beaches and the natural landscapes make up an idyllic picture.

Historically, Sivota is known for the battle of the Corinthians and Thesprotians against the Corfiots in 433 bc during the Peloponnesian war. In the ottoman empire Sivota was called Mourtos from the name of the ruler, who took booty from passing merchant ships. This name remained until 1959, when it reverted to the ancient name. Sivota, like the rest of Thesprotia, was united with Greece during the period of the Balkan wars of 1912-1913.

The region of Thesprotia has interesting archaeological and historical monuments, such as the Ancient Gitani, the Ancient Fanoti, the Ancient Elaia and the heroic and glorious village of Souli, demonstrating the rich heritage of the ancient times. You can see the Ancient Settlement of Vrachona who is a abandoned traditional settlement with about fifty houses, dating back to the 18th-19th century. It is worth to visit the Tower of Ragiou which is located 9 kilometres north-west of Igoumenitsa. Sivota is among other things a very good choice as a starting point for a visit to the other beauties of the mainland. In near distance is, for example, the town of Parga and the river Acheron. Don't miss the opportunity to organize an excursion to the famous straits of Acheron as the river and its springs are an area of astonishing natural landscape with great ecological and historical interest. In particular, the path from the spring to Souli is well known as enjoyable. Also, it is worth a visit to the amusement Park Perdika, which hosts many species of birds and fish.

Choosing Sivota as a destination will give you the opportunity to visit many different beaches. The beach Gallikos is very close to the centre of the village, is sandy and has a cafeteria where you can enjoy your coffee. Some of the most famous beaches of the area are the Mikri and Megali Ammos, the Zavia, the Megalo Stafo and the Plataria. Particularly impressive is the Bella Vraka beach, a scenic sandy beach that can be reached by foot and is a pole of attraction for dozens of tourists. It is a piece of land, which connects Sivota with the island Mourtemeno. To get there, you actually walk to the island since the water reaches up to the knee. With the local boats on the island Mourtemeno, you can visit neighbouring islands with beautiful blue beaches and areas of golden sand.

Sivota and the surrounding area of Thesprotia are famous for its gastronomy. In the area there are many traditional restaurants where you can taste local dishes and special delicacies. As the area has been over time influenced by various peoples, you will have the opportunity to try a variety of Italian cuisine as well as fresh fish cooked with local recipes.

In terms of nightlife, even though Sivota is a very famous travel destination especially during the summer months, it does not have a vibrant nightlife. Nevertheless, there are some numbered options for the evening within the village, such as some bars where you can enjoy cocktails and drinks with views of the sea under the sounds of good music. For the lovers of nightlife, of course, there are plenty of cafés, bars, clubs and nightlife in the neighboring town of Parga which is a few kilometres drive away.

In Sivota you can arrive by road from Northern Greece through Egnatia motorway. There is also a regular bus connection with Athens, Thessaloniki, towns and areas of the mainland, the cities of Epirus, Thessaly and Patras, which is provided by the KTEL of Thesprotia , with frequent routes. The phone code for Sivota is 26653.