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Things to see in Ioannina (Greece): 35 places and when to go
Ioannina is a town in Greece with around 86,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Architecture (13), Nature (10). The best known are Vikos–Aoös National Park, Ioannina Castle and Mitsikeli. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 39.6679, 20.8509
- Population
- About 86,000
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Architecture (13) · Nature (10) · Mountains (10) · Temples (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 204 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tzoumako, at 2,138 m.
What to see in Ioannina
The places in and around Ioannina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Vikos–Aoös National ParkNational park in Greece28 km
- Ioannina CastleMedieval castle in the city of Ioannina, Greece897 m
- MitsikeliMountain in Ioannina municipality, Greece6.8 km
- Plaka BridgeBridge in Tzoumerka National Park, Greece28 km
- Archaeological Museum of IoanninaMuseum in Greece457 m
- Kaplaneios SchoolFormer school in Ioannina city, Greece281 m
- Kipina MonasteryMonastery in Tzoumerka, Ioannina, Greece26 km
- Papastathis BridgeBridge in Epirus, Greece16 km
- Pavlos Vrellis Greek History MuseumWax museum in Bizani13 km
- FlampouroSummit23 km
- Vella monasteryMonastery in Pogoni Municipality, Greece30 km
- TheogefyroCollapsed natural bridge and archaeological site in Epirus, Greece23 km
- Kokkoris bridgeBridge in Zagori Municipality, Greece23 km
- Kalogeriko BridgeBridge in Zagori Municipality, Greece22 km
- KoziakosMountain in Zagori municipality, Greece25 km
- Cave of PeramaCave in Ioannina, Greece3.1 km
- PrizaMountain in North Tzoumerka municipality, Greece21 km
- SoutistaMountain in Zitsa municipality, Greece27 km
- TzoumakoMountain in Zagori municipality, Greece30 km
- Tsipiani BridgeStone bridge near Ampelos, Zagori, Greece15 km
- Tsouka TzinaMountain of Pindos range in Epirus, Greece28 km
- VritzachaMountain in Souli municipality, Greece29 km
- Plaka Bailey bridgeFormer road bridge in Plaka, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece28 km
- Petsioni’s Stone BridgeBridge in Greece22 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- History: Bridge of Mylos, Kamper Aga's Stone Bridge, Politsa bridge, Lazaridi-Kontodimou bridge, Misios Bridge, Bridge of Vrosina
- Food and drink: Glinavos
- Mountains: Mitsikeli Mountain Hut «Apostolos Vertodoulos», Mountain refuge
- Hiking: National walking route O1
- Temples: Vyliza Monastery
When to go to Ioannina
The best time to visit Ioannina is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:30
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In September, 35 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ioannina
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ioannina?
The best known: Vikos–Aoös National Park, Ioannina Castle, Mitsikeli, Plaka Bridge, Archaeological Museum of Ioannina. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ioannina?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Ioannina?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 204 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ioannina as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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