Weekend in Preveza

Working port where fishing boats unload daily. Watch the catch come in, then walk the narrow lanes behind for informal fish sales. The mix of old stone houses and calm water is ple

Tip: Come around 07:30-09:00 for the best action. No need to buy — just watch the trade. If you want fresh fish for cheap, ask a local for the 'krevati' (the morning auction area).

A long, pebbly city beach with clear shallow water and a shaded promenade. No big facilities, but it's clean and good for a quick dip or a walk without prep.

Tip: Bring swim shoes — the pebbles get hot by noon. The best spot is near the small jetty at the south end, where the water stays deeper longer.

A 15th-century Venetian castle with sea views and quiet grassy grounds. Walk the outer walls for a good look at the Ambracian Gulf and the entrance to the Aktio-Preveza underwater tunnel.

Tip: Go at sunset when the light hits the stone and there are fewer people. The small chapel inside is usually locked but worth a peek through the gate.

A 1.5km underwater road tunnel connecting Preveza to the Aktio peninsula. It's a functional tunnel, not a tourist attraction, but the engineering is impressive — you drive under the Ambracian Gulf.

Tip: Best experienced on foot early morning (pedestrian access is allowed from the Preveza side). Walk a third of the way in for the strange acoustics and the view of the tunnel lights vanishing. No charge, but watch for traffic on the pedestrian path.

Newly renovated museum housing finds from the ancient Roman city of Nikopolis. The sculpture garden and mosaic floors are the real draws — well-labelled and not crowded.

Tip: Combine this with a trip to the Nikopolis archaeological site (free on Sundays). Entry is €4, but students from EU countries get in free. Allow 45 minutes.