Ioannina is the main city of
Epirus and at the same time the biggest city of northwest Greece. It is a big modern city,
where one can enjoy unique sights, as well as drown in its long history, always present in
each of its corners.The city of Ioannina is built at an altitude of 500 meters
(approximately) above sea level and is 450 klm. away from Athens.
Access to the city is very easy through the National road network
connecting Ioannina with the biggest Greek cities (Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra, Larisa,
e.t.c), as well as with the ports of Igoumenitsa and Preveza. There is also an airport
in the city, connected with daily flights to other big cities in Greece.
The wider area, apart from the rich history, is also well known for the natural
environment (national parks e.t.c), the traditional settlements (Zagori,
Metsovo, Tzoumerka, e.t.c.), the monuments and buildings, as well as many others
you will discover by your visit
In the lovely and historical city of Ioannina, one of the most beautiful hotels
if the city, Dioni Hotel, is waiting for you. Here you will enjoy traditional
family hospitality and a comfortable stay you will never forget.
The name Dioni: According to Mythology, Dioni was a Titanis, daughter of
Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). The name means "Zeus' wife", that's why she was
with Zeus in many places.
There was a temple in ancient Dodoni in her honour and in Zeus' and people were
consulting them in the oracle of Dodoni. The myths and the information we get from ancient
Greeks are totally contradictory.