Koronisia, Greece

Koronisia highlights

Known for beach, island, lagoon, marina, nature, wildlife

Koronisia (sometime also called as Korakonisia) is the largest and only inhabited island in the Ambracian Gulf, in Greece. There is a fishing village of the same name, with two churches and the small castle. Koronisia is known for unique location that is connected to the mainland by 6km long narrow route surrounded from both sides by sea.

You understand, it is impossible to see Greece just in a couple of days. Come with us to explore Greece in a 1-2 week road trip. We will pass Koronisia, along with other Greece' attractions, to discover the soul of the country, its way of life, culture and traditions, food and drinks. Browse our tours passing Koronisia, or contact us directly for a custom tour in Greece. By the way, we charge nothing for a custom itinerary. Contact us directly, let's plan all the details of your trip and get it done!

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Last reviewed: 15 November 2021

Koronisia description

Koronisia is complex of three islands connected by spits (a narrow strip of sand that separates lagoon from the open sea) together to enclose the small Sakouletsi Lagoon. The Logarou is the largest lagoon in the Ambracian Gulf, extends north of Koronisia. An approximately six kilometer long spit with an asphalt road connects Koronisia northwest with Cape Salaora and the mainland, northeast of Koronisia a four kilometer long spit leads to the alluvial land of the Arachthos delta.

Koronisia is the center of a nature and bird sanctuary that includes the Logarou Lagoon and the Arachthos Delta. Above all, water birds live in the wetland, such as the Dalmatian pelican and some species of heron, including the black and purple heron.

South of Koronisia are seven small islets, which are known as Korakonisia, a Raven Islands, a name that may refer to cormorants competing with the fishermen and which Koronisia originally wore. Its largest, Vouvalos, encloses its own micro-lagoon two kilometers south of Koronisia.

A statistic of the Ottoman Empire in 1895 showed for Koronisia 48 male and 37 female residents. After the annexation to Greece as a result of the Treaty of London in 1913, the island fell to Greece and in 1919 received the status of a rural community in the prefecture of Arta. From 1925 to 1974 the municipality belonged to the Preveza prefecture, then came back to Arta and in 1997 was merged with numerous neighboring municipalities to form the new municipality of Amvrakikos, which was finally incorporated into Arta in 2011.

In Koronisia there is a three-aisled church from the late Byzantine period, consecrated to Our Lady, whose origins go back to the end of the 10th century. A monastery existed around this church, which was first mentioned in writing in 1193, but was abandoned in 1918. The church was rebuilt several times, especially around 1670, 1870 and in the 20th century. Today it serves as a parish church. A small chapel is dedicated to Saint Onuphrios of Preveza, who worked here in the late 18th century and is said to have built the bell tower in front of the church. The monastery fountain has also been preserved.

In the south of the island there is a small fortress Koulia Koronisia, which is identical to the fortress Laskara on a hill at the tip of the headland east of Preveza, which was built at the beginning of the 19th century under Ali Pascha Tepelena rule. It has been extensively restored and serves now as a cultural center.

The residents of Koronisia are still fishing. A small port is located in the southwest of the island. Another important branch of the economy is tourism. Because of the shallow water, the island's beaches are also suitable for children.

Koronisia related tours

We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Koronisia during multi-day private car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Koronisia.

We have developed several private tours that visiting beautiful Koronisia. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.

Central Greece 14 days circle tour to less touristy attractions from Igoumenitsa. Off-season explore lesser-known locations. off-season only tour 14 days Price from € 4,519 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour duration: 14 days (13 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Arachova, Arta, Dimini, Dodoni, Galaxidi, Ioannina, Kalampaka, Kassope, Koronisia, Lamia, Larissa, Lefkada, Mesolongi, Meteora, Metsovo, Nafpaktos, Necromanteion of Acheron, Nicopolis, Oiniadai, Preveza, Sesklo, Thermopylae, Trikala, Volos, Vonitsa We welcome you to travel with us across Central Greece to explore lesser-known locations with our 14-day off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa. Traveling to lesser-known locations offers the unique benefit of authentic and immersive cultural experiences. Unlike popular tourist spots often saturated with visitors, these destinations allow for meaningful interactions with locals who are genuinely welcoming and willing to share their traditions, customs, and lifestyles. We will start with visiting the Necromanteion of Acheron (oracle of the dead), an unusual site with an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone. After Necromanteion, we will see the archaeological site Cassope, a magnificent and remote site on a high platform overlooking the sea. We will spend 2 nights in coastal town Preveza, because we need to explore nearby located large archaeological site Nicopolis, the capital city of the Roman province Epirus. After Preveza, on the way to Arta, we will see a small small fishing village Koronisia. In Arta, we will walk over the impressive four-arched stone bridge known from Roman times and visit the archaeological museum. After Arta, we will take road to Lefkada, and on the way visit coastal town Vonitsa, with its impressive fortress and beautiful promenade crossed the sea to small islet. In Lefkada we also will stay 2 nights, because on the next day we will take a trip around whole island, will see its style of life, villages and beaches, and will come to the Cape Lefkatas, the very last point of the island. After a second night in Lefkada, we will see Faneromeni monastery, located high above Lefkada between pine trees and admire panoramic view. Later, we will take a road around Lefkada lagoon, to admire beautiful surrounding. Before arrive to Nafpaktos, we also will see the archaeological site Oeniadae, ancient Greek city known for its well-preserved shipyard, and Messolonghi lagoon. In Nafpaktos, we will come to see the Nafpaktos fortress, and after will take a small trip inland to see two remote and less known monasteries: woman monastery Saints Nektarios & Fanourios, and man monastery of Saints Augustine & Seraphim Sarov. After visit monasteries, we will return back to Nafpaktos to see the small port witness of several battles, and say hello to Miguel de Cervantes. On the next day we will come to mountain town Arachova, a famous winter destination, to explore its attractions. On the way to Arachova we will stop in cute coastal town Galaxidi. We will continue our tour with visiting Thermopylae infocenter and see the monument of legendary King Leonidas, will come to see hilly fortress in town Lamia, and walk two small archaeological sites Sesklo and Dimini, two of the main sites of the Greek Neolithic Period, ca. 6000-3000 BCE. We will stay again 2 night in coastal town Volos, where we also will visit its archaeological museum, to see artifacts from Sesklo and Dimini. Near Volos is located mountain monastery of Holy Archangels which we will see also on the same day. Leaving Volos, we will come to town Larissa, to see its modern archaeological museum and its well-preserved ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site). From Larissa, on the way to Kalampaka, we will stop in the town Trikala, to see its fortress. From Kalampaka we will reach several several Meteora monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage site). After Meteora monasteries, we will come to see the mountain town Metsovo, famous for its wine and cheese. In Ioannina, we will see its Ottoman castle, beautiful cave, Silversmith Museum of Weapons and Jewelry, and on the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the archaeological site Dodoni with its huge ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site).

Greece contrasts 15 days tour from Igoumenitsa. Zagori, Arta, Preveza, Nicopolis. UNESCO Zagori mountain villages, ancient bridges, archaeological sites, museums. off-season only tour 15 days Price from € 4,648 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour duration: 15 days (14 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Ano Pedina, Arta, Aspraggeli, Elafotopos, Ioannina, Kapesovo, Kassope, Kipoi, Koronisia, Monodendri, Necromanteion of Acheron, Negades, Nicopolis, Papingo, Preveza, Skamneli, Tsepelovo, Vikos, Vitsa, Vradeto We welcome you to explore the contrasts of Greece with our 15-day round-trip tour from Igoumenitsa. The main attraction of this tour is the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape). Another important part of this tour is discovering attractions in areas of Ioannina, Arta, and Preveza. The main part of this tour is the region of Zagori (also called Zagorochoria). There we will visit villages in regions of Central Zagori and Tymfi, and scout beautiful ancient stone bridges locals still use. Zagori's architecture is a great representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori, we will also come to a few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints, and several monasteries. In Ioannina, we will visit its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith museum of weapons and jewelry. We will also come to the small islet inside of Ioannina's lake to explore there a few monasteries and the Ali Pasha museum. After Ioannina, we will come to Arta to see there archaeological museum and gorgeous Ottoman bridge. On the way to Arta, we plan to visit the famous Paul Vrellis Greek History museum. On the way to Preveza, we will come to the small fishers village Koronisia, located in the middle of a huge lagoon. In the area of the coastal town Preveza, we will explore the vast Roman archaeological site Nicopolis, established by Roman Emperor Octavian. On the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the mountain archaeological site Cassope and an unusual place called the Necromanteion of Acheron, featuring an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone.

Greece explorer: 18 days circle tour from Igoumenitsa via Zagori and Tzoumerka. UNESCO Zagori + Tzoumerka mountain villages and ancient bridges. Archaeological sites, museums. off-season only tour 18 days Price from € 5,585 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour duration: 18 days (17 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Anemotrypa, Ano Pedina, Arta, Aspraggeli, Elafotopos, Holy Kipinas, Ioannina, Kapesovo, Kassope, Kipoi, Koronisia, Melissourgoi, Monodendri, Necromanteion of Acheron, Negades, Nicopolis, Papingo, Pramanta, Preveza, Skamneli, Syrrako, Tsepelovo, Vikos, Vitsa, Vradeto We invite you to explore Greece with our 18-day circle tour from Igoumenitsa. The main attraction of this tour is the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape) and Tzoumerka, both are mountainous areas with stone villages, stone bridges, and wild nature. Also, we will come to see attractions in areas of Ioannina, Arta, and Preveza. In the region of Zagori (also called Zagorochoria), we will visit villages of Central Zagori and Tymfi, and see beautiful ancient stone bridges locals still use. Zagori's architecture is a great representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori, we will also come to a few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints, and several monasteries. Similar to Zagori, Tzoumerka is a large mountainous area with stone villages and stone bridges. Although Tzoumerka is a bit more wild, mountains are taller, canyons are deeper, and the distance between villages is longer. Here in Tzoumerka, we will also visit the cliff monastery Holy Kipinas and the picturesque Anemotrypa Stalactite cave. In Ioannina, we will visit its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith museum of weapons and jewelry, together with the small islet in the middle of Ioannina's lake to see there a few monasteries and the museum of famous Ali Pasha. Before we enter the Tzoumerka region, we are going to visit the famous Paul Vrellis Greek History museum. In Tzoumerka, we will come to see the mountain town of Syrrako and take a hiking pass through a canyon between Syrrako and Kalarites. From Syrrako, we will continue our tour via the Holy Kipinas monastery, located just on the cliff, and will come to the mountain town of Melissourgoi, where we need to see its bridge. The next day we will visit Anemotrypa Stalactite cave, see the large ancient bridge in Frasta, and come to Arta to explore its archaeological museum and gorgeous Ottoman bridge. On the way to Preveza, we will come to the small fishers village Koronisia, located in the middle of a huge lagoon. In the area of the coastal town Preveza, we will explore the vast Roman archaeological site Nicopolis, established by Roman Emperor Octavian. On the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will visit the mountain archaeological site Cassope and an unusual place called the Necromanteion of Acheron, featuring an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone.