Traveling Across Northern Greece to the Ionian Sea

My journey across northern Greece continues. In this video I drive from the city of Ioannina to the Dodoni ancient ruins, then to Syvota and Parga on the Ionian Sea.
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[@janakotrcova2790]

I like Greek harbor towns and villages with cozy taverns,traditional music,sirtaki rhythms and good food - souvlaki,mussaka,tzatziki,what a beauty!❤

[@sirapos6550]

Being a Greek myself, that's EXACTLY what I dislike about my country,lol

[@michelvanroode3940]

There are not many places in Greece where they play this kind of sirtakii. Only in cheap tourist joints. Because there are many different music styles in Greece.

[@TassosFragou]

I honestly hope you didn’t decide to go to Lefkada. The reason is that the island needs at least 5 days for a proper tour. Going there for a few hours will not do it any justice. It has some of the most spectacular beaches of the whole of the Mediterranean, plus a nice main town, plus some mountain villages, plus some other cool seaside villages. As for Parga, you have no idea about what happens there in August, what was more or less empty space during your visit is beyond packed. Now that the weather is proper greek weather again, I am curious to see what island you chose to go to after your return to Athens.

[@sirapos6550]

Στη Σκύρο να πάει αλλά δεν με ακούει.

[@enzodisciullo2557]

Strong Minotaur vibes in the castle 🐃

[@apostolia2124]

Did you go to the famous cave of Ioannina ?? Lefkada is a paradise Gabe, you must go, trust me!! the sign you saw says a little about the castle of Parga, that it was built by Ali Pasha who assigned the construction to an Italian engineer in 1814.✌💙

[@tombuddy100]

21:00 Even on a cloudy day, that looks nice and idyllic.

[@jupite1888]

If you get towards Preveza visit Nicopolis built by Octavian after his victory over Cleopatra and Mark Anthony at the Battle of Actium off the coast there.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Actium would be a must see if I were that close to there, and I will say the right guy won, Antony would have been awful, and he would have ruled from Egypt anyway and been likely dispatched anyway

[@koslaz2708]

Since you never been in Lefkada, it is a good opportunity now, it is close to you and you don't need a ferry to go, just by car. 2 days in Parga, 2-3 days in Lefkada, if it's ok with your schedule and plans.😊😊😊

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Honestly, I’ve been reading about the areas that you’re in and their is so much history, it’s unbelievable. I’ve got as far as Justinian 1 and his wife Theodora from a hippodome!

[@flukos79]

wait till he covers eastern macedonia for some landmarks for christianity

[@RoseN-CJ]

Parga is a beauty...had a wonderful holiday there

[@greekveteran2715]

The ancient ruins and then the Castle! What a beauty! Thank you Gabriel for the tour, I'd love to visit that castle, such a beautiful place!!

[@enoehtgambino8986]

Bro your the guy who made me love Thailand so much that I’am retiring there at age 50 your videos change lives dude thanks 👍

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Hi Gambinoes

[@CallumScottieCambell]

What the heck is a Gambinoe? A skin rash? 🙄

[@VKS4life]

Sometimes I get lost in your videos, as if I'm watching Netflix adventure flicks. They're so well done and more people need to watch this Greece series. Safe travels!

[@witlof5492]

Parga looks perfect!

[@ralphr1960]

Great to see Parga, we were there for 2 weeks in the late 90’s, probably our best ever holiday, we did Ioanina island, Dodoni, the River Acheron and the Necromanteon all fantastic places!

[@andreimihaesi]

Great to see you exploring more of the mainland.. I really believe you should've explored around the mountains of Epirus and Vikos gorge more - the Zagori villages are a hidden gem ;) But you'll always return to Ellada! I hope the weather cleared for Lefkada!

[@maskinisten019]

All Albanian land

[@kristaps5296]

​@@maskinisten019the only turkalbanian land is back on the Caucasus

[@user-fr3vc2sd7l]

The sign read: "The castle was built by Ali Pasha of Ioannina during the period of the siege of Parga in 1814, with the visit of the Italian engineer Monteleone. The castle preserves almost its entire internal configuration (underground tanks, guard apartments, climbing ramps, powder magazine).On the upper surface of the tower, the cannons of the fort (mainly of Russian and English origin) are preserved." Also, apart from Sivota in Thesrpotia, there is also Sivota in Lefkada, which is a settlement in a fjord.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Thanks

[@user-lp4gr4sf7f]

Love this latest area. Have always fancied Parga and Lefkada .Nearly went in the early nineties but the flight were not good times with small children. Those days are gone so this is now on my Greek destination list. Beaches for me historic sites for my husband. Thank you for reminding me of this destination ❤

[@Polychronisdrone]

Gabe you're absolutely a Philhellene. We love you in Greece 🇬🇷

[@CallumScottieCambell]

Gabe is worshipped here in Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇴

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

@@CallumScottieCambell Have they built his statue yet?

[@CallumScottieCambell]

@@Deadfoot-Dan You're a funny guy Danielle.

[@eskarinablack4830]

I visited Dodoni last year at spring and it was warm and magical. Histrory says that people prayed on that tree at 9:22 -obviously not the same tree- and when the worship of Zeus came they built a temple around it.

[@ageoflove1980]

Pedantry corner: Ive heard Gabe say this a couple of times now: Not every ancient theatre is an amphitheatre. Amphi means "around" so only a theatre with seating all around the stage is called that. So the Colloseum in Rome for example would be an amphitheatre. A theatre with seats in the shape of half a circle, as most ancient Greek onces have, is just called a theatre. For plays an amphi theatre would be of course very unsuitable because half the crowd would be facing the backs of the actors. So its more used in Roman times for Gladiator fights and chariot races, things like that, which can be viewed from any angle, just like modern day sports stadiums vs a cinema style setup basically.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

When I say amphitheater it's in reference to the word amphibian, so it's where frogs and salamanders like to watch movies. 😛✌️

[@ageoflove1980]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Oh darn im sorry! That makes total sense ! :D

[@VlassisTzo]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos The difference between theater and amphitheater that our friend points out is correct. However, in modern Greek it is customary to use the term "amphitheater" for any theater, or lecture theater, with tiered seating arranged in a semicircle. So, calling Dodoni (and other places of similar shape) an amphitheater is ok. You will hear Greeks call it this way, you will see it written on signs as such.

[@ageoflove1980]

@@VlassisTzo Never knew that. I dont know modern Greek, just the old version I had in school together with Latin. But it makes sense that the meaning word change over time as they do all the time of course.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@VlassisTzo Good to know. 👍

[@Iceboxgr]

Gab, if you go to Lefkada, there is also a small island which you can only go through Lefkada and Nydri port. That island is called Meganisi! it worth a day visiti also!

[@spitfirered]

Really Beautiful On These Islands In Greece, A Feel Of Comfort And Joy!

[@eleniasimop]

😊 This is the Greek mainland...

[@sirapos6550]

That's not an island though.

[@ASMRJusTravelz]

Greece has history, beauty, food and kind people

[@giouras]

This Greece is wild! That's great!

[@PaulMatulef]

Love the Majestic Video-Game music.

[@Mia-jd5yd]

These videos are the best 👌

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad to hear it.

[@UVF79]

Wonderful to see another fantastic clip from the amazing Gabe 😃👍🏻

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

What an epic video! Epirus sure is amazing. Even the weather couldn’t dampen how monumental the amphitheater and temple ruins were, so much history and mythology, and the castle ruins were just unreal. Beautiful seaside towns, great food, ancient ruins, what Greece is all about. Cheers 🍺😊❤

[@brunolima7402]

Amazing views from that castle... and for free, what a bargain. Epirus looks wonderful. Not as featured as other places in Greece but if you love historical monuments/ruins it's definitely worth it. Thanks for the video, Gabe.

[@user-se7zm6wj5i]

Thank you for this informative video! You show the classical Greece! Cosy villages, an amazing castle, nice views and archeological and sacred places.

[@aquamultiplex]

Enjoy Parga and Sivota, my favourite places in Greece! ❤Go to Lihnos beach (right side where is a camping place) - there’ s the Paradise on the Earth! Empty, but peaceful…🇬🇷❤️🍀

[@aquamultiplex]

There are three beaches in Parga. I recommend to drink 🍺 in a bar called Atrium.. soo beautiful view from there! 🌅 Piso Crioneri beach)

[@alex-daro]

Great scenes Gabriel, thanks for sharing.

[@tazmiller7490]

Awesome castle find!

[@dianegarcia6562]

What a really cool castle to stumble upon Gabe!

[@turn2god105]

Great to see you back, I really missed seeing you yesterday and was having Gabriel traveler withdrawals 🤗

[@Don_Juan99]

Thank you Γαβριήλ! I hope you could do the "Acheron river trek" which is close to Parga! Its one of the best activities i ve done but it should be done in july/august.

[@NhidaHayduk]

That’s the excitement tour 👍🏼

[@junefirst500]

Hi Gabriel, you sound much better! The more suny it is good! Greck is #1 for me because of old Churche!

[@Roger_Jack]

Nice video Gabriel! It kept me hooked.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent. 👍

[@messiboi3583]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Gabriel High Roller Traveler

[@sirapos6550]

Gabriel, now that you are at Epirus, you should visit the Zagorochoria region,north of Ioannina and, just because you love mountains, you should DEFINITELY climb up to the summit of Gkamila Mt. (loosely translated to Camel) and visit also the Drakolimni (Dragon Lake). I think it's still snow covered up there, but the path up to the summit is one of the most beautiful of its kind and you can choose between staying at the mountaineers' log/shelter,or put a tent just outside of the shelter,where there's enough space for camping. I've done most of the most important summits in Greece, including Mytikas-Olympus of course and this one is probably the best And when you reach the summit,you will have the most astonishing full view of the Vikos Gorge, absolutely stunning.

[@aureliuspro6448]

the way you are filming inside the castle is very good and at some points it feels like a movie

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Gabriel 🙂❤👍 Northern Greece is so Beautiful 🙂❤👍

[@nmitsopoulos]

Try going to Paleros next to Lefkada. It’s a cute seaside village where locals go on vacation. Lefkada is great but too many tourists in recent years.

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Incredible video from gabe as always

[@MtBakerlife]

Hi Gabriel, wow Parga has grown so much in the 47 years since I was there. It was a a two lane road going into the village with one restaurant on the water side and the village was mostly white with blue trim. There was very little tourism then. The castle is cool and the beach on the other side is amazing. Soft tiny gold pebbles and swimming so lovely. Thanks for showing us!! Can’t wait for tomorrow!! Haha, I was 19 and backpacking Europe and the Balkans. Have fun!! 💚Jul

[@josephj6521]

Enjoying your videos, and exploring places on a whim. Love it! Cannot wait to see these places.

[@gerrytran]

Great vlog, showcasing a lovely corner of Greece, with Ioannis region, Parga and of course Corfu and magnificent Paxos in the backdrop!

[@CelticMickWalks]

Great opening Gabriel

[@ElwynTroxyl]

very cool...love your content, Gabriel!

[@helenbantis9132]

Acheron river is a must, not too far from there. Valtos beach or lichnos beach. we usually do Lefkada after we leave parga. i wouldnt recommend going to lefkada and then returning to parga for the night. Also Parga at night with all the lights lit up is amazing.

[@Milybecan]

Thanks!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Wow! The castle is incredible and you had it all to yourself!! What a find!!!😮😍😊

[@marafarnham595]

What a great find Gabriel 😊

[@alex182618]

Going there off tourist season was smart

[@chrisiversen8503]

Some fascinating history a long the way 🙂

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

GABRIEL WENT DOWN BY THE SEA JUST TO SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE ! 🌴

[@georgepapastergiou9917]

The sign for the castle says The castle was built by Ali Pasha of Ioannina in 1814 under the watch of Italian architect Monteleone!

[@ryanpatrickpreston]

Very cool vibe. Reminds me faintly of that cool beach in El Salvador.

[@debabanerjee9131]

quite a contrast in weather between northern Greece and the islands in the Agean and Mediterranean Seas

[@gloriaskryski5222]

Wow love the intro 😄

[@joannemoore1729]

I am enjoying your videos as you travel through Greece. I enjoyed seeing a photo of a younger you in this video 😊

[@aokiaoki4238]

There are more than 1110 castles in Greece. Highest rated castle of Northen Greece is Thessaloniki Castle

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Good to know if visiting nearby Pella

[@aokiaoki4238]

@@Deadfoot-Dan Don't miss Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Aegae)

[@Ponkelina]

I was just admiring your shirt about 20 seconds before you mentioned it. Looks lovely there! Looking forward to more episodes of this. Definitely due a haircut. Enjoying the armchair travels with you.

[@user-cm6hr7kw3z]

I like n love Greece

[@TheHuski]

Ahhh Gabe, a very nice part of the world.. Epirus is mainly mountainous however these seaside towns are much more my style.. 👍👍. Says “Hello Hello” in the castle… I would be shitting myself if I got a hello back.. 😂

[@nelsonkaran7340]

3:32 wow!

[@TRINIDADGUYANAMEMORIES]

all your videos are very interesting

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Hey fella why doesn't he visit Tobago? 🤔

[@thepellegrinocafe]

Gabe, we have truly enjoyed your Greek adventure daily videos. Like yourself, we try to live the pure unbound lifestyle. We hope you get a chance to one day make / share some videos of all northern and western Spain and or the Azores of Portugal. Thanks again for your great videos

[@ErvuJukl]

In other words you're tired of Greece

[@kristaps5296]

​@@ErvuJukl Nah, better than going to a 💩hole like 🦃

[@craigleewhite6317]

Gabrielle. Craig the appreciating excellent film Englishman:) Hope the weather gets better. Marvelous gorge before. Brilliant castle now! Where to next? Good intro!

[@dorrielove]

So many ruins so little time 😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly. 😁

[@kathyannbachan9287]

Good day nice video can you show some of the prices of the items at the stores. So to have an idea of cost for clothing and shoes. Thank you. You are appropriated.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

I just came back and finish this and that castle is amazing, I'm trying to imagine what it would have looked like it in its prime, can you imagine? I have to read all the comments now and hope someone translated the sign

[@Milybecan]

Awesome!. Happy you're going to the beautiful sea town of Parga. Yes, Epirus region has so much history!

[@markmillward9733]

Life can be a lonely journey especially when traveling alone. Now I have a travel buddy named Gabriel and I don't have to leave my couch.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, nice drive across to the coast, the theater is still intact for the most part. What I noticed and it's not a big deal but there isn't a variety of several types of restaurants from different cuisines from other countries where you go to other cities you do see variety. I get the feeling you're looking to go to Albania one of the places many travelers love to go to for its low cost of living making it a very expat living situation.

[@aokiaoki4238]

Τhe sigh says the castle was build by Ali pasha as part of the siege of Parga

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Beautiful place!! I hope you went to explore the castle, as I’d love to see it

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, next video.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos awesome!!

[@George-xb5ey]

I was in Lefkada last August and the island is super busy with tourists on peak time, driving around can be a nightmare as the roads are tiny and only 1 car can get through on each side most of the time. the beaches and restaurants there are amazing though i would definitely go back

[@davidfurino2987]

Wow you looked so young

[@mikewest2428]

Hi gabe you'll love parga it's a lovely little town with lots of great tavernas also you must visit the old town and the venetian castle on the hill the weather now in the 80s lol😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yep, I'll show more in the next video.

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Keep doin' the do! Shaka brah! 🤙😎

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Hey, that's my line. 😂🤙

[@-wj4qw]

I really want to congratulate you for the effort you put in each video you make. It is clear that you know very well how to explore a place and that makes to a wonderful experience for us. Great content 😁

[@elenitashjian6981]

Have you been to Vlasti Kozani yet? I was born there and have not seen it since 1980. I'm now in the US. Thank you

[@StolenOne]

Applause for the choice of music as always, you seem to be laying a ‘base’ for documentary style vlogs, a jacket wouldn’t hurt or a cashmere sweater…. Looks like sweater weather. Vietnam 🇻🇳 I heard has great weather at the moment. Kalispera!

[@witlof5492]

What planet are you on? Gabriel in a cashmere sweater? You'll be telling him to wear Ralph Lauren chinos and loafers next!

[@StolenOne]

@@witlof5492planet Z, now you know 😂

[@witlof5492]

@@StolenOne Welcome to Earth. Tread carefully.

[@TheSwede70]

Little bit unlucky with the weather it seems. Here the weather has been clear without a cloud since may 8 and during the daytime 20-25 degrees celcius.

[@CallumScottieCambell]

Where the heck is "here"? 🙄

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah, where is here? I think you mentioned before but I forget.

[@TheSwede70]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Sorry. 100 km south of Stockholm

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@TheSwede70 Got it. 👍

[@F2D2C2]

Gabe, let's go!!!

[@mirzagoralija4492]

Come to Bosnia again and explore Bosnian's Olympic mountains , the venues of the 1984 Winter Games ! 😀

[@CallumScottieCambell]

These are the mountains of war. Many landmines still. Don't go there

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

What a horrid suggestion. Take it back!

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@kayclifton9064]

did you go to Lefkada island? Am I jealous right now of course.

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Greets from Kalymnos

[@susanmulholland5715]

Hi Gabriel 25 euros for a simple lunch is ok for a high rolla like yourself these days gabe,but i am wondering how does a backpacker on a limited budjet as you once were not that long ago ,cope nowdays are there cheaper places for eating drinking ect for on a limted budget ? maybe you could maker a video as a budjet backbacker like you once were ie just make a video for one day only to see how much things cost you ie just to show the rest of us if backpacking on a limited budjet in greece is still possible these days , great videos gabe be nice to see were you go to next 😎

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Sleep in the forest and eat cucumbers and bananas, then it will be affordable for you.

[@pavelavietor1]

YOU WALK INTHE ARENA WHERE TOLOME THE FUTURE EGYPTIAN FARAON WAS VICTORIOUS IN HORSE RACING , NOTE , I WANTED TO VISIT I JUST GOT THERE TOO LATE AND IT WAS CLOSED. THANKS FOR TAKING ME THERE. SALUDOS

[@DaltonMirklestein]

CAPS ARE RUDE. WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM PAL?

[@pavelavietor1]

@@DaltonMirklestein YOU TO COMICAL, caps are rude ! YOU COMMENTED IN CAPS, NOTE , I DO NOT SEE WELL, THE REASON I USE CAPS LOCK. saludos

[@DaltonMirklestein]

@@pavelavietor1 I responded in CAPS only to make my point. Rudeness. If your vision isn't great then use a magnifying glass when writing your comments.

[@BhutWhut]

It's screaming man again

[@pavelavietor1]

@@BhutWhut YOU TO COMICAL, YOU CAN HEAR ME SCREAMING WITH YOU EYES , jajajahahahah. YOU ARE A UNICK HUMAN. saludos HAY HAY HAY HAAAAY jajajahahahah

[@louiseschoujonsson7817]

Hi Gabriel, Really think you should visit the small town of sivota while you’re in the area of parga. Sivota is know as the Greek/european Caribbean due to its amazing beaches and town.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I showed Syvota in this video.

[@louiseschoujonsson7817]

So sorry you’re right! Must have been writing this comment while you actually showed Syvota. Anyways, go back a clear day if you get the chance👍🏻😊 keep on the good work - really enjoy your vlogs.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No worries, glad you're enjoying the vids. ✌

[@licuta7376]

👍

[@ancientdiscoverys]

I live in Igoumenitsa....if you want I can show you around

[@keithbloomfield1341]

Can’t you edit in some blue sky Gabe? ☀️

[@paulseary7041]

Have you ever been to Lesvos?

[@KostasMavroeidis]

We need to get you naturalized

[@thepellegrinocafe]

Ha! Not a chance … would like to see him hit another 30 episodes of the country. Just hoping to follow him into Western Europe on day

[@loucasanastasiou8068]

Will you visit Lefkada or Kefalonia? x

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

www.youtube.com/@GabrielTravelerVideos/search?query=Kefalonia