Ioannina city, located at an altitude of 480m and with a population of almost 120.000 residents, is the largest cultural, spiritual and commercial center of north-western Greece. It is located in the heart of region Epirus and is 455km away from Athens and 260km from Thessaloniki.
A city of great historical importance gives the opportunity to every visitor to admire a plethora of great see-sights, such as the Cave of Perama, Vrellis’ Museum, Archeological Museum, Byzantine Museum, the Castle of Ali Pasa and the Oracle of Dodona, the ancientest oracle in Greece.
Moreover, the Islet of Kira Frosini is one more landmark of the city. It is not only one of the few inhabitable islands in lake worldwide, but also of great historical value, as there is Ali Pasa’s house, whose presence is perceptible until today in every part of the Castle of Ioannina, especially in the acropolis. There is located Ali Pasa’s grave and serai, where is the current Byzantine Museum.
In Ioannina, the city of Arts and Letters, traditional workshops of silversmiths and goldsmiths operate until today. Furthermore the University of Ioannina is one of the best universities in Greece. The successful combination of past and present, of traditional and modern, of physical and artificial beauty makes Ioannina a unique destination for every visitor of the city.
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)