Perdika is a mountainous, traditional village and is considered the largest traditional village in Thesprotia. This brings together different aspects to consider when planning a trip: the beaches in the area and local history, reflected in places such as the Chapel of Ai Thanasis and Dimokastro. The Folklore Museum and scenic destinations nearby add to the picture. You can decide whether you would prefer to focus on swimming, cultural history or nature.

Beaches in the Perdika area

The large, organized beaches in the Perdika area include Karavostasi, Agia Paraskevi, Arillas, Mikro Drafi and Mega Drafi. They attract visitors for swimming; Karavostasi has been awarded the Blue Flag. Beach facilities and services may change, so check conditions before visiting a beach.

Chapel and ancient settlement

The Chapel of Ai Thanasis dates from 1811 and is set among plane trees. Local tradition tells of its origins: an icon of Saint Athanasios is said to have been found in an olive tree beside the present-day shrine, after which the chapel was built. The date establishes the chapel's place in time, while the tradition preserves a local account of its origins.

Dimokastro, also known as Erimokastro, Elinokastro or Elimokastro, is a fortified coastal settlement. It was founded in the second half of the 4th century BC on a hill south of Karavostasi Bay in Perdika. The settlement flourished during the Hellenistic period. Dimokastro may have been the ancient Elina, seat of the Elinoi-Thesproter tribe. They lived in the area of today's settlements of Margariti, Plataria and Perdika.

Perdika Folklore Museum

Since July 2000, the Perdika Folklore Museum has been housed in the former municipal office. It collects folkloric, traditional, historical and photographic material. Its aim is to convey knowledge of the area's cultural past through an engaging experience. In this way, the museum complements Dimokastro's archaeological history and the local tradition about the chapel with its own perspective on the area's cultural history.

Monastery, hiking trail and directions

Near Perdika is the monastery dedicated to Saint Athanasios, at the foot of the western slope of Mount Agia, which is 927 metres high. A small stream flows beside the monastery, which is surrounded by plane trees and olive trees. A hiking trail named after the monastery runs nearby for about two kilometres through a wooded area. It is close to a river that flows into the sea at Karavostasi.

You can reach the monastery by car from Perdika either via Karavostasi beach or via the turnoff on the road from Perdika to Agia. Road conditions may change, so check them before setting off. It is also worth checking the current condition of the trail before a hike.

Hotels and the character of your trip

If you are looking for hotels in Perdika, it helps to decide what you want to focus on: do you want swimming at the beaches mentioned above to be the main activity, or would you rather include cultural history and scenery in your trip? Guide your search by the kind of trip you have in mind, and check whether the location of a specific property suits your plans.

Discover more destinations: Karavostasi, Grekochori, Paramythia, Margariti, Syvota, Igoumenítsa, Neráïda, Faskomilia

For the broader travel overview: Thesprotia.