PREVEZA

We’ve never been totally enamoured of Preveza. Firstly because of the rather unpleasant memories of my falling off the boat onto the wharf last year (totally my own fault) and secondly it’s just not a very endearing city. We decided to moor in the Preveza marina this year instead of the town wharf, as we knew there was water and electricity on site and also the tidal swell would be much less. On arrival there was one spot left and as we tied up we were told we could only stay for a short time as this was where the charter boats came and they had priority. As it turned out it was also the only quay with water and we would have to move or raft up other boats when asked and so after 3 days we left unimpressed.

 

The marina

The town itself was a good walk away, but being health conscious ? we happily made the trip each day to shop and enjoy the cafes. The main esplanade was full of cafes and tourist shops all looking very empty and desperate for the summer crowds to start.

The main shopping street

The small lanes linking the esplanade to the main shopping street also seemed to be overflowing with empty chairs and tables with only owners and a few locals chatting, smoking and waiting.  For us the season is perfect, for the locals just another reflection of the a seasonal, tourist based economy. 

dinner at the Red Mullet

Usually we check the weather each morning but forgot to on our second trip out. As our luck would have it the rain poured down, came through our open hatches and soaked some of the bedding. We coped.

Our next stop is Vathi on Meganisi