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Péta

Epirus, Greece · Europe

About Péta

Péta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Árta, 37km from Acheron Springs.

Péta is a town located in Epirus, Greece. With a population of 1,952, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Péta sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Péta to your route.

About Péta

Peta (Greek: Πέτα) is a town and a former municipality in the Arta regional unit, Epirus, northwestern Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Nikolaos Skoufas, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 105.571 km2. Peta is located north

Read more of Amfilochia, northeast of Arta, south-southeast of Ioannina and east of Preveza. The Arachthos River and its reservoir lies to the northwest.

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Where is Péta located?

Péta is located in Epirus, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1667 latitude, 21.0347 longitude.

What is the population of Péta?

Péta has a population of approximately 1,952 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,952
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Epirus
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.1667, 21.0347

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Péta

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Preveza

A charming coastal town at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf with Venetian architecture, excellent seafood, and proximity to ancient Nikopolis.

34 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Acheron Springs

Wade the icy turquoise river of the mythic underworld through a leafy gorge near Glyki.

37 km · about 40 min drive

bridge

Plaka Bridge

The largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

37 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Lefkada

An Ionian island connected to the mainland by bridge, famous for its west coast beaches with towering white cliffs and Caribbean-blue water.

47 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Dodona

The oldest oracle in Greece, where priests read the will of Zeus in rustling oak leaves. Its 17,000-seat 3rd-century-BC theatre, among the largest in antiquity, sits in a quiet valley south of Ioannina.

47 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina

A misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Péta

  • 37 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.
  • 58 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.
  • 64 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 72 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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