Essentials
- City
- Preveza, Epirus, Greece
- Population
- 20,000
- Internet Speed
- VDSL 50-100 Mbps widely available; Starlink supported
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. National Bank of Greece and Alpha Bank on 21st Octobre St.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, but most locals prefer bottled water for taste
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Cosmote (best coverage), Vodafone, Nova. Shop at Leof. Irinis
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Wise, and Eurobank. Cards accepted in 95% of shops
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Spitogatos.gr for local listings
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, mandatory POS for all merchants
- Short Term Rentals
- Dioni Boutique Hotel, Preveza City Comfort Hotel; approx. €50-€90/night
- Budget Accommodation
- Minos Hotel (Approx. €40/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Preveza Old Town - Near the Venetian Clock Tower
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Kyani Akti or Pantokratoras - quieter with sea views
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Hygge Coworking (Nearby in Lefkada, 30 min drive) or local libraries
- Best Cafe for Work
- Diem Espresso Bar at the Port (High-speed Wi-Fi, ample plugs)
- Networking Events
- Preveza Jazz Festival community meetups; informal nomad gatherings at Alati Bar
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Preveza & Lefkada Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Radio Taxi Preveza (+30 2682 026000). No Uber/Bolt
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Moto-Auto Rental Preveza (Irinis 52). €15-€25/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Monolithi Beach (longest in Europe, 10 min drive)
- Top Regional Airline
- Olympic Air / Aegean Airlines
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair, EasyJet, and Condor (Aktion Airport - PVK)
- Highway Access
- Ionia Odos (A5) connecting to Patras and Egnatia Odos (A2)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Preveza KTEL Bus Station (Leof. Ioanninon)
- Public Transport Passes
- KTEL local tickets (approx. €1.80 per trip)
- Regional Travel
- Green Bus to Lefkada (€4.00), Ioannina (€8.50), or Parga
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- General Hospital of Preveza (Selefkias 2)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Soma & Pneuma Yoga Studio
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Oxygen Fitness Center (Laskaratou St). €45/month
- Laundry Services
- Easywash Self Service Laundry (Leof. Irinis)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- efood, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Preveza Shrimp (Gamberi) and Grilled Sardines
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- To Rempetiko (Meze style with many vegetable options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pralina Pastry Shop (Leof. Irinis)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Sklavenitis Supermarket, AB Vassilopoulos
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Skroutz.gr (The Greek Amazon)
- Grocery Delivery
- e-Fresh.gr, Wolt Market
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Saitan Pazar and the Port Promenade
- Local Brewery
- Aktion Beer (Locally brewed craft beer)
- Wine Bars
- Botilia Wine Bar (Old Town)
- Street Food Stalls
- Elvis Souvlaki (Traditional gyros, €4.50)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Stone Wood Fire Pizza (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Ancient Nicopolis (Octavian Augustus victory city)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Archaeological Museum of Nicopolis
- Historical Sites
- Pantokratoras Castle, St. Andrews Castle
- Religious Sites
- Cathedral of Agios Charalampos
- Annual Events
- Preveza Jazz Festival (May/June), Sardine Festival (August)
- Cultural Districts
- The Seitan Pazar (Devil's Market) lanes
- Theater Venues
- Municipal Cultural Center of Preveza
- Local Markets
- Saturday Open Market (near the stadium)
- Music Scene
- Kymata (Live traditional and jazz events)
- Street Art
- Murals near the Primary School area
- Cooking Classes
- Epirus Gastronomy Tours (available on request)
- Art Galleries
- Municipal Gallery of Preveza (Baka Palace)
- Historic Buildings
- The Venetian Clock Tower
- Local Heritage
- The Amvrakikos Gulf ecosystem and traditional Priari boats
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park
- National Parks Nearby
- Vikos-Aoos National Park (1.5 hours drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Kyani Akti Coastal path to Pantokratoras
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The Monument of Zalongo (30 min drive)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Tsokali Lagoon (Dalmatians Pelicans)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated zones at Mitikas Beach
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- ACS Courier, Geniki Taxydromiki
- Tech Repair Services
- Germanos Store (Leof. Irinis)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Preveza Sports Center
- Language Classes
- So Easy Greek Language Center
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Municipal Library of Preveza
- Community Centers
- Oasis Cultural Center
- Gaming Lounges
- InSpot Preveza
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- OPAP Play (various locations)
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. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €90,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €112,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 22%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 5%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 44%
- VAT
- 24% (Standard), 13% (Food/Public Transport)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable under EU ATAD
- Property Tax
- ENFIA (Annual tax based on location and size)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3% Transfer Tax plus Notary/Land Registry fees
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Greek Digital Nomad Visa offers 50% income tax reduction for 7 years