This new port was inaugurated on September 19, 2003. It is situated at the southern side of the harbor at the port city near Lodochiri city. It has a harbor area of around 130 hectares. 80% of land has been given for road construction, car parks, and fuel stations. Igoumenitisa Port primarily provides docking, vehicle and passenger services. This port has some of the most beautiful attractions.
- Meteora - This place is around 100 meters from the port. The name means a suspended air. Within the place, you will find geological drama and religious spirituality. This place has amazing imposing rocks that were formed 60 million years ago. History has it that the Christian monks started moving to the place around 12 centuries. Apart from the rocks, the place also has monasteries that started to emerge around the 16th century. For many centuries, travelers and monks were pulled using the nets at the end of rope. Of all the monasteries that are still active today, this is among the largest. From Igoumenitisa port, you can reach the place using a bus, a hired car, or taxi.
- Thesprotia - This place is around 112 kilometers and 80 minutes drive from the port. It is sprawling from the steep slopes of mount Pindos. It has the art gallery, folkloric museum, the churches, and a monastery. This is an interesting place to visit if you want to witness the astonishing wonders of nature. At the town’s main square, there are restaurants where you can sample the town’s main cuisine. In addition, it has several shops that sell many local products including the traditional crafts
- Ioannina -This is a very charming tapestry of many different historical periods and culture. Around the place, there is the Byzantine museum, historic mosques, and a large castle. There are many bustling lakeside shops, restaurants, and cafes that tourist can visit. From Igoumenitisa Port, a traveler can take a boat or hire a car to this place. Tourists who have visited the place attest to the fact the natural setting is breathtaking, beautiful and resembles the region of Epirus. The cave of Perema is one of the most impressive in the whole of Mediterranean.
- Zagori - This is a region of 46 villages, which have been isolated by geography and perched on the slopes of the valley. Most people used to visit the place since it had some rare herbs for healing. Amazingly, the houses have been built to withstand the precarious location of the place. This is the place to see nature and discover unique isolated culture. From Igoumenitisa port, you can take a taxi or hire a car to this place.
These are some of the best places to visit while touring the Igoumenitisa port. Since the landscape is unique, it is a place where you will enjoy. The best way to enjoy it is through travelling.