One of Preveza's busiest bakeries, Karanika is just east of the clock tower. It makes very good savoury pies (you'll think you're back up in the mountains of Epiros) as well as little treats like tahinopitakia, little waffle cookies filled with sweet tahini, and sticky-sweet milopitakia, drenched in honey.
Fournos Karanika
Preveza
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1. Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
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This excellent museum, west along the waterfront in the modern cultural centre, illuminates island history from the Palaeolithic era to the Romans. Prize…
5. Collection of Post-Byzantine Icons
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Upstairs in the local library, and unlocked on demand, this small gallery displays icons from the Ionian school and Russia that date to 1500. The two…
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White-pebbled Pefkoulia Beach is a five-minute drive north of Agios Nikitas and can get busy in summer, but even crowds can't detract from its beauty.
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