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Preveza is the capital of a Prefecture consisting of the same name. The city of Preveza is located inside the boundary of Epirus. If you really want to explore the interesting culture of Greece then Preveza is a great place to start from. You can book a flight to Preveza in advance and reach here to unveil the exciting mysteries wrapped up in the surrounding churches and monasteries. You can even explore some of the natural settings around the city. Preveza happens to be a central location in case you are also visiting a couple of other places of attractions such as Thesprotia, Lefkada, and Aetolia. While staying in a nearby hotel you can easily go and visit other places and come back on the same day.

The Acheron springs is a picturesque and the most natural location you will find in Preveza. In fact, the river of Acheron is situated somewhere at the border of the cities of Preveza and Thesprotia. The river and its natural environment are truly refreshing. The river is also close to the villages named Glyki and Kanalaki. The Acheron springs maintain a highly rich ecosystem that is quite rare in todays fast paced world. It is being deliberately preserved and monitored by the Natura 2000 network.

Sitting calmly under the trees spread around the river is something you will treasure throughout the trip. There are other activities you can enjoy with family and friends. You will also find other travelers taking part in a number of other activities such as rafting or simply taking a stroll in the natural ambience.

If you are really looking for a change from the hectic work atmosphere then Acheron banks is something you would never want to leave. You can begin from the Glyki village and carry on up via the canyon against the river current. As soon as you encounter the spring you will suddenly get a cold feeling going through your feet. The water in the river is quite shallow but at the spring it becomes extremely chilled. Further you can swim a bit as the water around this area is little deep about 2 meters or more.

Before you come to the river make sure you have all your swimwear ready. A plastic boat is also a good idea. As there are hordes of restaurants a little distance away from the river you can immediately go there to get some refreshments after a fulfilling day at the springs.