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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Ioannina, capital of the Epirus region, on the western shore of Lake Pamvotis, Greece. 1
Population
In the 2021 census the town had 64,896 people, the municipality 113,978 and the Ioannina regional unit 160,773. 1 2
Internet Speed
Average 55 Mbps; 100-200 Mbps fiber available via COSMOTE in the city center
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, about 0.8925 euro per US dollar. 3
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled water is widely sold. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days, with 9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS. Vodafone Data Day is 1.20 euro for 15 GB for 24 hours. 5 4
Banking for Expats
Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank; Revolut and N26 widely used
Accommodation
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Spitogatos.gr
Cashless Friendly
Yes, POS terminals mandatory by law; cards accepted almost everywhere
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb averages €45-€70/night; boutique guesthouses in the Castle area
Budget Accommodation
Sabbioneta Suites (€50/night), or student-style rentals via XE.gr
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The Kastro (Ioannina Castle) for historic atmosphere and the Lakeside (Molos)
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Ampelokipoi or Kallithea (modern apartments, quieter, near supermarkets)

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
C.Ioannina, Kaniggos 1ΒΓ: a hot-desk day pass is 15 euro and a weekly pass is 50 euro, Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00. A dedicated desk is 135 euro a month, seven days, 07:00-22:00. Those prices exclude 24% VAT. 7 28
Best Cafe for Work
Chevalier (Castle area) or Route 66 (Aneksartisias St) - quiet mornings, good Wi-Fi
Networking Events
Innovation Park (Pfeiffer) meetups; University of Ioannina tech seminars
Social Events for Expats
Language exchange groups at 'The Spitaki' or local Erasmus Student Network (ESN) events

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Radio Taxi Ioannina, Chatzi 28, Ampelokipoi: 26510 46777, 24 hours, with its own Android and iOS app. Flag fall is 1.80 euro, and 0.90 euro per km inside the ring. A phone booking adds 1.92 euro. 20
Bike/Scooter Rental
EasyBike Ioannina (Municipal bike sharing); €1/hour at various lakeside stations
Best Beach Nearby
Preveza/Parga beaches (Monolithi, Loutsa) approx 1 hour 15 mins drive
Top Regional Airline
Aegean Airlines flies to Athens from Ioannina National Airport (King Pyrrhus, IOA), about 4 km from the centre. 18
Top International Airline
Scandinavian Airlines runs seasonal charters from Ioannina Airport to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo, Stavanger and Stockholm. Ryanair is not on the airport schedule. 18
Highway Access
The A2 (Egnatia Odos, European route E90) passes Ioannina toward Igoumenitsa and Thessaloniki. The A5 (Ionia Odos) starts in the city and runs south toward Patras. 2
Main Train/Transit Hub
Long-distance buses are KTEL, with daily services to Athens and to Thessaloniki in about 3 hours. The mapped KTEL Ioannina stop is at 45 Georgiou Papandreou. 1 26
Public Transport Passes
Astiko KTEL Ioannina: a Zone A single is 1.30 euro, Zone B 1.80 euro and Zone C 2.30 euro. A 30-day Zone A card is 50 euro and a 90-day Zone A card is 135 euro. The office is at Tharipa 8. 6
Regional Travel
KTEL Intercity Bus; Ioannina to Athens (approx 5.5 hours, €40)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
University General Hospital of Ioannina, Stavrou Niarchou Avenue, 455 00, with 845 beds. Switchboard 26510 99111 or 26513 62111. 8 23
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Namaste Yoga Studio (Napoleontos Zerva 2); drop-in classes €10
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Green Fitness Center (Leof. Dodonis); monthly membership approx €40
Laundry Services
EasyWash Self Service Laundry (Michail Angelou 49); approx €5 per load

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
e-Food and Wolt (Both very active in Ioannina)
Best Local Dish to Try
Frog Legs (Island of Lake Pamvotis) and Traditional Pies (Pites) like Galatopita
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Fysis & Onar (Vegan-friendly health food store and bistro); Phrosyne
Best Dessert Spots
Motley Coffeeworks or Kolionasios (Famous for Baklava and walnut pies)
Affordable Shopping Spots
Lidl Ioannina or Sklavenitis for groceries; local market on Saturdays
E-commerce/Online Store
Skroutz.gr (The Greek Amazon equivalent for all goods)
Grocery Delivery
e-Food Mart or Sklavenitis online
Bar/Nightlife Area
The 'Stoa Louli' area and Aneksartisias Street
Local Brewery
Stala (Epirus Local Craft Beer); Microbrewery of Ioannina
Wine Bars
Kyra Frosini (Lakeside) or Oinos ke Gefsis (Wine and Flavors)
Street Food Stalls
The Kantina 'O Vaggelis' for late-night souvlaki near the stadium
Popular International Cuisine
Mystagogia (Tapas/Meze merger) and No 13 for Italian-style pizza

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The inhabited Island of Ioannina, in Lake Pamvotis, is a short boat ride from the shore. The castle walls stand on a peninsula of the lake. 1 25
Museums & Art Venues
The Silversmithing Museum is in the Its Kale citadel inside the castle. The Municipal Ethnographic Museum is in the Aslan Pasha Mosque, and the Byzantine Museum is in the same south-eastern citadel. 1
Historical Sites
The tomb of Ali Pasha is in the Fethiye Mosque in the Its Kale citadel. The Aslan Pasha Mosque, from 1618, stands in the north-eastern citadel. 1 21
Religious Sites
The monastery of Agios Panteleimon on the Island of Ioannina, where Ali Pasha was killed in 1822, is now a museum of his period. 1
Annual Events
Ioannina Lake Run (September); Winter Epiphany celebrations (January)
Cultural Districts
The Kastro, the walled old town on a peninsula of Lake Pamvotis, and the Its Kale inner citadel. 1 25
Theater Venues
Municipal Regional Theatre of Ioannina (DIPETHE)
Local Markets
Agia Marina central market for local cheeses (Feta) and herbs
Music Scene
Spitaki (Jazz/alternative); Polyhoros Agora for concerts
Street Art
Murals near the University campus and the Skala area
Cooking Classes
Epirus Gastronomy Center (Organized workshops for traditional pies)
Art Galleries
Technohoros Art Gallery
Historic Buildings
The Clock Tower (Roloí) in the central square; Zosimaia School
Local Heritage
Epirote silversmithing: the Silversmithing Museum is in the castle, and Wikivoyage counts about 90 silver workshops in the city. 1 21

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Perama Cave is a show cave about 4 km from Ioannina. Vikos Gorge is in the Vikos-Aoos National Park, about 30 km north. 21 22 24
National Parks Nearby
Vikos-Aoos National Park, founded in 1973, lies about 30 km north of Ioannina. The Vikos Gorge is about 1,000 metres deep. Guinness has listed it as the deepest canyon relative to its width, a claim some dispute. 22
Cycling/Walking Paths
6-kilometer lakeside path circumnavigating the southern part of Lake Pamvotis
Scenic Viewpoints
Frontzu Forest (Dasillio) - panoramic view of the lake and city
Birdwatching Locations
Lake Pamvotis wetlands (Home to Dalmatian Pelicans and Pygmy Cormorants)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
A national fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires and barbecues. Call 112 to report a fire. 4

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
ACS Courier, Geniki Taxydromiki; ELTA (Hellenic Post)
Tech Repair Services
iRepair Ioannina (8-10 Leof. Dodonis)
Table Tennis Spots
University of Ioannina Gym; local athletic clubs
Language Classes
Centres of Foreign Languages (Frontistiria); HAEU for Greek as a second language
Libraries & Study Spots
Zosimaia Public Central Historical Library, at the corner of Markos Botsaris and Eleftherios Venizelos, 454 44. Winter hours are Monday and Wednesday 12:00-19:00, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00-14:30. Summer weekdays are 08:00-14:30. 27
Community Centers
Municipal Cultural Center (Palaia Sfageia)
Gaming Lounges
GNET Ioannina (Napoleontos Zerva 25)
Casino & Gaming Halls
OPAP Play venues (various locations); Nearest full casino in Thessaloniki

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €120,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,450 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €87,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €104,000)
Corporate Tax
The standard rate is 22%. Credit institutions in the deferred-tax-asset regime pay 29%. 11
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% 12
Tax System
Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Greece in any 12-month period, or if your centre of vital interests is here. 9 15
Highest Income Tax Bracket
44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro for tax year 2026. Income from 40,000 to 60,000 euro is taxed at 39%. 9 17
VAT
24% standard; 13% on basic food, restaurant meals and hotel stays; 6% on medicines, books and electricity. 10
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign entity is attributed when control exceeds 50%, foreign tax is under half the Greek tax, and more than 30% of income is passive, with an EU and EEA substance exception. 14
Property Tax
ENFIA is the annual property tax. From 2025 an insured home is reduced by 20% when its taxable value is at most 500,000 euro, or by 10% above that, if the policy covered the previous year for at least three months. 13
Property Transaction Tax
3% real estate transfer tax, plus a municipal surcharge, 3.09% in total, on transfers that are not charged VAT. Notary and lawyer fees are extra. 13
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Article 5C exempts 50% of employment or business income earned in Greece for seven years. You must work for a Greek employer or a foreign company permanent establishment in Greece, or run a business in Greece, and you must not have been a Greek tax resident in five of the previous six years. It does not exempt foreign remote-work income. Article 5A is a 100,000 euro annual lump sum on foreign income for people who invest at least 500,000 euro. Article 5B taxes a pensioner foreign income at 7%. 16

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. English Wikipedia, Ioannina, 2021 census and the castleSecondary
  2. English Wikipedia, Ioannina regional unit, 2021 population and the A2 and A5Secondary
  3. European Central Bank reference rate on 22 October 2026Official
  4. Wikivoyage Greece, plugs, tap water, prepaid identification and the fire banSecondary
  5. Vodafone Greece prepaid tariff, Combo 9GB and Data Day, in force from 9 February 2026Official
  6. Astiko KTEL Ioannina zone fares and 30-day cardsOfficial
  7. C.Ioannina desk prices, Kaniggos, excluding VATOfficial
  8. University General Hospital of Ioannina, Stavrou Niarchou Avenue, 845 bedsOfficial
  9. PwC Greece personal income tax, reviewed 8 September 2026Secondary
  10. AADE basic VAT rates, 24, 13 and 6 percentOfficial
  11. PwC Greece corporate income tax, standard rate 22 percentSecondary
  12. PwC Greece withholding tax, dividends 5 percentSecondary
  13. PwC Greece VAT, ENFIA and the 3.09 percent transfer taxSecondary
  14. PwC Greece controlled foreign company testsSecondary
  15. PwC Greece tax residence, presence in any 12-month periodSecondary
  16. AADE guide to Articles 5A, 5B and 5C, 12 November 2025Official
  17. Ministry of Finance employment tax scale for 2026Official
  18. English Wikipedia, Ioannina National Airport, Aegean to Athens and seasonal chartersSecondary
  19. Ioannina to Athens bus timetable compiled from the operator, 25 October 2026Secondary
  20. Radio Taxi Ioannina phone, app and flag fareOfficial
  21. Wikivoyage Ioannina, castle, Perama Cave and silver workshopsSecondary
  22. English Wikipedia, Vikos-Aoos National Park, 30 km north of IoanninaSecondary
  23. OpenStreetMap, University General Hospital of IoanninaReference
  24. OpenStreetMap, Perama Cave entranceReference
  25. OpenStreetMap, Castle of IoanninaReference
  26. OpenStreetMap, KTEL Ioannina at 45 Georgiou PapandreouReference
  27. Zosimaia Public Central Historical Library, address and hoursOfficial
  28. OpenStreetMap, Kaniggos street in central IoanninaReference

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads 50% income tax exemption for 7 years for those moving tax residence to Greece Article 5C exempts 50% of employment or business income earned in Greece for seven years…
    • Best Coworking Space Coffice Ioannina (Charilaou Trikoupi 2); approx €15/day or €150/month C.Ioannina, Kaniggos 1ΒΓ: a hot-desk day pass is 15 euro and a weekly pass is 50 euro…
    • Best Hospital University General Hospital of Ioannina (UHI/ΠΓΝΙ) - highly rated research hospital University General Hospital of Ioannina, Stavrou Niarchou Avenue, 455 00, with 845 beds…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App Radio Taxi Ioannina (26510 46777); FreeNow does not operate here, use local dispatch Radio Taxi Ioannina, Chatzi 28, Ampelokipoi: 26510 46777, 24 hours, with its own Android…
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Technically restricted; check designated areas in Zagorohoria villages nearby A national fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires and…
    27 more changes
    • City Ioannina, Epirus, Greece Ioannina, capital of the Epirus region, on the western shore of Lake Pamvotis, Greece.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under EU ATAD guidelines Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign entity is attributed when control exceeds 50%…
    • Corporate Tax 22% The standard rate is 22%. Credit institutions in the deferred-tax-asset regime pay 29%.
    • Cultural Districts Inner Kastro (Old City walls/Cali-built area) The Kastro, the walled old town on a peninsula of Lake Pamvotis, and the Its Kale inner…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD, 1 USD ≈ 0.93 EUR Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% (for income over €40,000) 44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro for tax year 2026. Income…
    • Highway Access Egnatia Odos (East-West) and Ionia Odos (South to Athens) The A2 (Egnatia Odos, European route E90) passes Ioannina toward Igoumenitsa and…
    • Historical Sites Aslan Pasha Mosque and the Tomb of Ali Pasha The tomb of Ali Pasha is in the Fethiye Mosque in the Its Kale citadel. The Aslan Pasha…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Zosimaia Public Library; University of Ioannina Central Library Zosimaia Public Central Historical Library, at the corner of Markos Botsaris and…
    • Local Heritage Aromanian (Vlach) and Epirote silversmithing traditions Epirote silversmithing: the Silversmithing Museum is in the castle, and Wikivoyage counts…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Ioannina KTEL Bus Station (Connections to Athens, Thessaloniki, Meteora) Long-distance buses are KTEL, with daily services to Athens and to Thessaloniki in about 3…
    • Museums & Art Venues Silversmithing Museum (inside the Castle - Itch Kale); Municipal Art Gallery The Silversmithing Museum is in the Its Kale citadel inside the castle. The Municipal…
    • Must-See Landmarks Ioannina Island (Nisaki) - the only inhabited lake island in the world without a name The inhabited Island of Ioannina, in Lake Pamvotis, is a short boat ride from the shore…
    • National Parks Nearby Vikos-Aoos National Park (One of Europe's deepest canyons) Vikos-Aoos National Park, founded in 1973, lies about 30 km north of Ioannina. The Vikos…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Perama Cave (just 5km away); Vikos Gorge (45 mins away) Perama Cave is a show cave about 4 km from Ioannina. Vikos Gorge is in the Vikos-Aoos…
    • Population 112,000 (City), 167,000 (Metropolitan) In the 2021 census the town had 64,896 people, the municipality 113,978 and the Ioannina…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Yes, ENFIA (annual tax based on zone/size/age) ENFIA is the annual property tax. From 2025 an insured home is reduced by 20% when its…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3% transfer tax + lawyer/notary fees (approx. 2% more) 3% real estate transfer tax, plus a municipal surcharge, 3.09% in total, on transfers that…
    • Public Transport Passes Urban Bus Ioannina (Astiko KTEL); monthly pass approx €50; single ticket €1.10-€1.50 Astiko KTEL Ioannina: a Zone A single is 1.30 euro, Zone B 1.80 euro and Zone C 2.30 euro…
    • Religious Sites Monastery of Agios Panteleimonas (on the island); Church of Agios Athanasios The monastery of Agios Panteleimon on the Island of Ioannina, where Ali Pasha was killed…
    • SIM Card COSMOTE (best coverage), Vodafone Greece, Nova; €15-€20 for 10-20GB Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and generally high quality from the Pindus mountains Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents; specific incentives for new tax residents Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair (Seasonal flights to Europe via Aktion Airport/PVK, 1.5h away) Scandinavian Airlines runs seasonal charters from Ioannina Airport to Copenhagen…
    • Top Regional Airline Aegean Airlines / Olympic Air (Connections to Athens) Aegean Airlines flies to Athens from Ioannina National Airport (King Pyrrhus, IOA), about…
    • VAT 24% standard; 13% for food/pharmaceuticals 24% standard; 13% on basic food, restaurant meals and hotel stays; 6% on medicines, books…

    light fix pass. Aligned Tap Water and SIM Card with the shared Greece prep and researched comparison cities; restored the more-than-183-day threshold in Tax System from the Greece tax profile. Marked Best Coworking Space, Libraries & Study Spots and the street address in Main Train/Transit Hub as not verified because their cited pages could not be fully opened; retained their existing values. Updated research attribution and verification date (en.wikivoyage.org; taxsummaries.pwc.com).

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