Plataria
Plataria in Syvota is located between Igoumenitsa, Syvota and Parga.
Plataria is reputed for its fish taverns that offer fresh fish, as well as taverns, that serve a wide variety of dishes . One has many choices among traditional ouzo bars, nice cafeterias with a view to the sea, night clubs and pubs. Supermarkets, fruit stores, bakeries and butcher shops are at your disposal to satisfy your needs. Fish can be bought from local fishermen and their boats. Moreover, there is a surgery, pharmacy and a newly built marina, that can house your vessel paying a small charge or no charge at all. There is also the ability to rent a sailer or other kinds of vessels with or without a captain (license is not required for a vessel up to 4 meters).
Plataria in Syvota is located in the same-named bay, just 12km south of Igoumenitsa and 10km from Syvota. It is one of the most beautiful places of the Prefecture of Thesprotia since it has magnificent beaches and small secret coves. They are idylic for those who want to have a quiet sunbathing, with a cool breeze that starts at 10 o' clock in the morning and last for the rest of the day. The Epirotes know that very good, and for that reason they are permanent summer visitors.
The sights of the area
Our Visitors have the opportunity to "escape" from tranquility that Villa Niki offers. Some close areas they can visit are:
Syvota
Parga
Tha Acherontas river
(where the gates of Hades were, according to mythology)
The ancient Oracle of the dead
(here, according to mythology, people could come in contact with the souls of the dead in Hades)
The drained today Acherousia Lake - through which Death led the souls of the dead to Hades. The contemporary Igoumenitsa, Ioannina as well as other historical and archaeological sights, such as the Oracle of Dodoni in Ioannina, the Ancient Nicopolis in Preveza etc.
Distances from:
the town of Igoumenitsa: 12 km.
the town of Parga 40 km.
the town of Syvota 12 km.
Island of Paxoi - one and a half hour from Plataria by ship.
The airport of Ioannina - 60 km.
The airport of Corfu - one and a half hour from corfu port by ship.
Bus station 150 meters.
Night Life 500m - 12km.