Port of Igoumenitsa

Igoumenitsa

IGOUMENITSA is connected with:
Ancona
Bari
Toast
Corfu
Paxos
Venice

Igoumenitsa It is a municipality in Greece located in the periphery of Epirus (the regional unit of Thesprotia). The town is one of the main gateways to Greece for those who prefer to travel by sea and land, avoiding flying.
Igoumenitsa is known for its Drepano beaches e Plataria and for the little one Syvota village, directly opposite the island of Corfu.

The city has no significant historic buildings, but not far from the centre there is an important Archaeological Museum. If possible, we also recommend visiting the Castle con his West Tower and part of the city walls.

Monuments and places of interest:

  • The Archaeological Museum
  • The Gratsouna Art Gallery
  • The source of the Acheron River, 2 km from the village of Glyki 
  • The Necromanteion, a temple dedicated to Hades and Persephone
  • The archaeological site of Nicopolis and its museum
  • The ruins of ancient Kassope

BY FERRY FROM IGUMENITSA
The Port of Igoumenitsa it is an important crossroads of maritime routes, in fact it is a port of call for both Commercial What touristic and it is connected to some of the main Italian ports on the Adriatic Sea (Bari, Brindisi, Ancona and Venice), with the neighbour Corfu, the others Ionian Islands e Patras. Ships to/from Italy depart from New Port which is located in the southern part of the port. Ferries depart from Old Port in the northern area where there is a modern Passenger terminal with a waiting room, shops, restaurants and luggage storage. 

 

Useful travel information:
Documents and Visas, Passenger vehicles, Pets

Documents and Visas

It is necessary to travel with apassport or a valid identity card for travel abroad, thein force. The country is an EU member and a signatory to the Schengen Agreement. The Greek Border Police maintain a high level of scrutiny when checking documents for passage to and from non-Schengen countries (e.g., Albania). It is common for the Hellenic Authorities to deny border passage if an identity document is expired or damaged. It is recommended to carefully verify – particularly for travel involving stops outside the Schengen Area – that your identity document is intact and valid. It is advisable to carry copies of your documents and travel papers, and to keep the originals in a safe place.

Vehicles in transit

All ferries feature spacious garages where you can board your private vehicle: car, motorhome, motorbike, bicycle or minibus. For riding motorcycles over 50cc, under 125cc and maximum power 11kw in Greece, a specific driving licence (category A) is required. Tourists travelling with motorhomes and caravans are advised to check in advance, especially when travelling to the islands, whether there are any driving and/or parking restrictions. Throughout Greece The few road signs are only in Greek, barring rare exceptions in tourist locations. Furthermore, the poor signage suggests using detailed, up-to-date road maps, preferably purchased upon arrival in Greece.

Animals Travelling

Required documents for travelling with pets are: the Health record (containing all vaccinations and veterinary notes), European Passport for pets. The passport must be issued by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authorities and must certify that Rabies vaccination.Animals must be identified by a microchip Oh, un Legible tattoo.

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  • Where is the ferry terminal?

    Igoumenitsa Ferry PortE55, Igoumenitsa 461 00, Greece 

  • How to get to the port

    It is possible to reach the port of Igoumenitsa by car from the Egnatia Odos (directly to the passenger terminal) or, from the south, from the coastal road that ends in front of the port entrance.’The connecting motorway is the A2 (o E 90) "Egnatia Odos" which starts right outside the port area. Outside the Passenger terminal c'è un'large area set aside for parking for the stop of Car, camper van and bus. The intercity bus network is also present. KTEL Thesprotia with daily services covering all major destinations. The nearest airport is Ioannina Airport (Ioannina National Airport "King Pyrrhus"and is about 90 km away.