Igoumenitsa, the capital of Thesprotia and one of Greece's most important ports, lies 92 kilometers from Yanina. It is a modern town, one of the country's gateways to Western Europe, and a major hub for Adriatic sea traffic.
In ancient times Igoumenitsa was known as Titani and was one of the most important towns of the kingdom of Thesprotis.
The economy of the region is based on agriculture, stock-breeding, fish-culture, trade, craft industry, tourism and lastly, more and more, on transportation. Today, Igoumenitsa, capital city of the homonymous Municipality and of the Prefecture of Thesprotia, comprises a quite important sea-gate of entry to the Greek territory. A modern Technical Educational Institute functions, which is related with the production and the economical position of the Prefecture (tourism, trade, primary sector).

	Country:	Greece
	Location:	Northwest
	Country Code:	+30
	Population:	14,710
	Language:	Greek
	Currency:	Euro (€)
	Time Zone:	GMT+2
	Train Station:	None
	Tourism:	Igoumenitsa Tourism

By Car From Antírrio take the E55 for 111km passing close to Agrínio. At Amfilochía, turn right onto the E951. At Loúros, turn left for 13km. Turn right onto the E55, pass by Kastrosykiá and then follows the signs for Igoumenítsa.

By Bus There are daily departures from Athens Bus terminal (KTEL, 100 Kifissou str., Athens) to Igoumenitsa. The distance from Athens to Igoumenitsa is about 500 km and the trip lasts 7 hours. There are daily departures from Salonica Bus terminal to Igoumenitsa. The trip from Salonica to Igoumenitsa lasts 8 hours.

By Ferry Igoumenitsa ferry port operates services to Bari and Ancona.

• Palaeo-Christian Temple
• Castle of Igoumenitsa
• Venetian fortress
• Acropolis
• Ruins

At the entrance of the bay of Igoumenitsa, the ruins of a Palaeo-Christian temple survive on a hillside. The Castle of Igoumenitsa is a castle built during the Byzantine period. It is situateds on the hill east of the building of the Prefecture. The Venetian fortress overlooks the port itself. There are also ruins of the old acropolis, which had a fine semicircular tower. The tower, small theater and gateways are still visible today.