Arta At a distance of 22 km south of Rodavgi is the city of Arta, capital of the prefecture of the same name, a city with a rich tradition and history that dates back to ancient times. Built above Ancient Amvrakia, one of the most important cities of the ancient Greek world, Arta is known for its legendary bridge that legend has the Master Master sacrificing his wife to be able to fix. But apart from the bridge, the city gathers a multitude of attractions both from ancient times such as the Temple of Apollo Pythios Sotira, the Little Theater, the Necropolis and the Walls of Ancient Ambrakia, but mainly from the Byzantine period. The imposing Church of Panagia Parigoritissa, built in the 13th century, stands out. and the Churches of Agios Basilios and Agia Theodora, patron saint of the city. The medieval Castle, the Clock Tower and of course the modern Archaeological Museum also deserve your attention. Amvrakikos Gulf – Koronesia Leaving behind us the historic bridge of Arta heading south and after crossing the plain of Arta with the famous orange trees, we approach the port of Salaora, where the local fishermen moor their boats. In front of us stretches the vast blue of Amvrakikos gulf, one of the largest and most important wetlands in Greece, which, apart from the deltas of the Arachthos and Louros rivers, consists of the lagoons of Rodia, Logarou, Tsoukalou and many smaller ones, alternating with the Louron islands and the mudflats. It is home to about 290 species of rare birds and is therefore ideal for bird watching and, among other things, it is known for its bottlenose dolphins, flamingos and sea turtles, eels, but also its shrimp (Amvrakikos gambari). Following the strip of land that separates the Amvrakiko gulf from the Logaros lagoon, and while observing the ivaria (natural fish farms) on our right, we reach Koronesia, the small fishing village with the picturesque harbor. It is worth visiting the forest on Pera Isoli, walking along the sandbars formed in a circle by the small Sakoletsi lagoon, the church of Panagia Koronesia and admiring the remarkable frescoes of the 17th century, as well as the chapel of the local Saint Osios Onufrios. Also of interest is Koulia – the Ottoman observatory in the Amvrakikos gulf. Ancient Orraon Fifteen kilometers west of Rodavgi, at the location of Kastri Gorgomylou, is the archaeological site of Orrau. The small castle-state of the Molossians built in the 4th century BC. it was fortified with a wall, which protected its approximately 100 houses. Orraon was the only one of the four known Molossian cities that resisted the Romans, but it did not escape the destructive fury of Aemilius Paulus in 168/167 BC. That was the end of it. Lake Zirou – Kokkinopilos At a distance of about 25 km west of Rodavgi is the idyllic Zirou Lake, one of the most beautiful small lakes in Greece. You can enjoy activities such as canoeing-kayaking and cycling or simply relax on its banks and indulge in the incredible peace and tranquility that characterize it. Nearby is the “Red Clay” area, a unique geological natural phenomenon, since the visitor has the feeling of being in a movie set or … on the planet Mars! It is also worth visiting the Roman Aqueduct, in the nearby village of Agios Georgios. Tzoumerka

North of Rodavgi, at a distance of about 25 km, you will come across the Plaka Bridge, the famous arched bridge which was destroyed by the rushing waters of Arachthos in 2015. The bridge has been restored and can be visited again. Many alternative tourism businesses are active near the modern bridge, offering exciting rafting descents in the fast-flowing Arachthos and Kalarritiko rivers, hiking and horse riding routes in the surrounding area. Crossing the bridge we ascend towards the villages of Tzoumerka, characterized by their unique architecture, their imposing nature and their rich folklore. Visit the villages of Melissourgioi, Sirrako and Kalarites