Margariti

Mountain village is at an altitude of 171 meters, Margariti was founded in 1430 by the Venetians. 25 km from Igoumenitsa, is built near Ancient Eatzida and specifically between Paramythia, Parga and the Acheron River. In addition to its important natural richness, the village has a rich history. This also testifies the castle, minaret, old mansions, watermills and chapels, but also the minaret in the sink. This community is also the Midovouni, which is offered for mountaineering at 1000m altitude, horseback riding, walking and collection of aromatic plants. Also, the visitor will be able to buy organic products (olives, oil, honey, almonds, etc.) The settlement was probably founded by the Venetians in the 15th century. Tained. The first inhabitants of the village were Christians, the Ottoman Benches report in 1530 eight Christian families but with the establishment of the Ottoman Empire, most were equilibrated in exchange for chips, largely fertile land and consequently power or a place in the castle guard. Margariti resumed at the beginning of the 20th century, but the ages retained their power until the Second World War, where a gradual part of the hibilies came to the public and / or other private individuals. “The toponym of the region refers to” Margaritos “, name of the equalized Christian and the name of the first Francos dominant of the Ionian Islands in the 12th century.” Tained. Suggested Activities
• It is worth visiting the castle of Margariti, which dominates the fertile plains of the municipality. • Each summer in the village of Salivatra, in Margariti, dances from all over Greece are presented within the framework of the dance festival that is being implemented by the participation of many dance assemblies