Ioannina is one of the four cities that belong to Epirus department. It is a lively city of more than 100,000 inhabitants that fascinates everyone with its beauty and makes it the ideal place for vacation throughout the year. It is a city that combines everything... there are important sights for those who want to combine travel and culture... there is the lake with its island surrounded by the mountains for those who like nature and walks... there are opportunities for extreme sports for those who combine travel and adventure... there is a nightlife and a traditional cuisine for those who like good food and pleasure.

What can anyone say about the castle of Ioannina, the lake Pamvotis with the Island, the Cave of Perama, the historical monuments, the museums and the whole prefecture that gives to the visitors the opportunity to discover the natural beauties that the God spread into the area. Each time of the year gives a special beauty in Ioannina. In winter the area is usually dressed in snow giving a white view of the city especially in the mountainous parts. In spring there is a feast of colours giving a view of perfection aroung the city. In summer no-one can deny a boat trip into the lake, or a walk into the Island. In autumn the first rainfalls come to complete the picture with the falling leaves that give a different colour in the area.

The cave of Perama is located about 4Km from the town of Ioannina, on the road to Metsovo. It is one of the most spectacular horizontal caves in Europe and it was formed about 1.5 million years ago. It was discovered in 1940 by a local resident looking for shelter from aerial bombardments during the Greek-Italian war. The cave is the largest in Greece with an area of 15,000 square meters. The visitor's route is 1.5Km long and takes about 45 minutes. Unfortunately, the cave lighting was not designed well and the intense yellow lights used don't allow the visitor to distinguish the natural colors of the stalactite and stalagmite formations, everything looks yellow. Nevertheless, visitors are rewarded with spectacular views. The temperature inside the cave remains at 18°C/64°F throughout the year. Tickets cost 7 Euro for adults and 3 Euro for kids.

Built in 1618 on the Byzantine castle of Ioannina, the Aslan Pasha Mosque is the most widely recognized architectural landmark of the city. It served as a place of worship for the Muslim population of Ioannina for over three centuries (until 1924) and in 1933 was converted to the Municipal Museum of the city.
It includes the restored main hall of the mosque and its exhibits reflect the diverse ethnic character of the city's past. It is divided in three sections, each dedicated to one of the ethnic groups that coexisted in the city: Greek, Turkish, and Jewish.