The business’s history begins in 1980 when Panagiotis Sofias, starting with a few beehives, decided to pursue beekeeping professionally.
From those few hives, the operation expanded significantly, managing 300 hives. Subsequently, his sons Christoforos and Zisis Sofias also joined, captivated by the fascinating world of bees and having a passion for this work. Together, they currently manage 1500 beehives, including 1000 queen cell production hives.
Every year, they travel across Greece chasing blooms such as pine, fir, oak, etc. Their annual honey production ranges from 15 to 25 tons depending on weather conditions.
The beekeeping family has also progressed in marketing. They have established a packaging facility in Grika, Thesprotia, certified with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards.
Their product range includes honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, ointments, and propolis.
Additionally, they offer queens and bee colonies for beekeepers.
In a mythical land, surrounded by emerald waters and hidden inland destinations, in the land of Thesprotia, lies a new 5-star hotel complex, the Sivota Diamond Spa Resort.
The Sivota Diamond Spa Resort, built on Bella Vraka, one of the most beautiful areas of Syvota, Thesprotia, and the Greek land, fully integrated into the environment, with a modern touch reminiscent of spring and with great passion, overlooking the endless blue, embodies the dream of offering hospitality and respect to the visitor. It is here to introduce you to the beauties, to immerse you in history, and to take you on a journey through traditional Mediterranean flavors and rare, unique delights.
In Faskomilia, Thesprotia, under the vast blue sky, close to the salty breeze of the Ionian Sea, and in ideal climatic conditions, the organic crops of Verum Herb spread across approximately 30 hectares. Here, the beauty and harmony of nature unfolds in the form of small, aromatic shrubs and herbs that delight the senses with their colors, aromas, and flavors.
Cultivation
The most essential and decisive factor for a successful organic cultivation is the soil: it must be healthy, free from chemical toxins, alive with countless microorganisms that coexist harmoniously with all living beings that inhabit it, and rich in organic and inorganic components.
At the Verum Herb estate, we practice organic farming using traditional cultivation techniques, healthy seeds and plants, considering biological balances, and avoiding any kind of environmental burden from agricultural activities.
Newly Built Guesthouse of Furnished Rooms and Apartments
Located on the coastal road of the New Port of Igoumenitsa, opposite the Main Passenger Terminal for international departures and next to the Egnatia highway exit.
The guesthouse is just 50 meters from the External Port (ferries to Italy), and 300 meters from the Internal Port (ferries to Corfu, Paxos).
All rooms and apartments are equipped with a television, air conditioning, independent heating, free Wi-Fi, and balconies with sea views. Most units also feature fully equipped kitchens.
The guesthouse offers parking space, a garden, a café-bar, a waiting area, a mini-market, and a communal laundry facility.
For breakfast, you will enjoy homemade pies, pancakes with honey, and other local delights. Free transfers to and from the bus station and the city center are provided.
Our experience, knowledge in organic products (food – cosmetics), and long-term collaboration with organic growers have led us to create a space that aims to offer you the best products on the market.
With the desire to provide you with unique products, we have sought to get to know many Greek producers who produce them with passion and knowledge, ensuring us the best prices.
Based on principles of reliability, hospitality, and respect, we look forward to meeting all your dietary needs, exchanging and sharing flavorful experiences, expanding our culinary horizons.
Additionally, we can advise and guide you correctly in the field of organic cosmetics, covering all your needs.
Our store is certified by the Certification and Inspection Body for Organic Products (DIO) and operates under the ISO 22000 standard for food hygiene and safety.
The tourist agency Isabella Tours is located in Sivota, Thesprotia, in the center of the village since its establishment in 1988.
Our mission has always been to offer the best to our visitors so that their vacations become unforgettable experiences.
Our services range from providing basic information, accommodation bookings, excursions, to anything else our clients may need, ensuring they always feel welcome and that they have the best vacation they’ve ever had.
The dairy industry Karalis S.A. is the largest production and export industry of Kefalograviera PDO cheese. It started and continues to process sheep’s milk from Epirus and produce the well-known traditional cheeses of Epirus.
Over the years, it has continually improved the hygiene of its products and followed market demands for tasty and nutritious traditional products, available in various packaging options.
Although it has converted to a Joint Stock Company, the Karalis family remains the shareholders and manages the company at all levels.
The company’s main competitive advantage lies in its experience in cheese making, good relationships with its suppliers, and the excellent reputation it has built and promoted worldwide for Epirus cheeses.
The Karalis family’s relationship with cheese making spans three generations. Mr. Konstantinos Karalis, raised in a dairy farming family, pursued the profession of cheese maker.
He established the first modern dairy in 1965 in Petra, Preveza, from where exports began in 1982. Initially, exports were to the United States and Canada, and shortly after to Australia.
In 1998, he created a new state-of-the-art dairy plant in Filothei, Arta, covering an area of 5,000 sq.m., capable of processing 120,000 kilograms of sheep’s milk per day.
Welcome to the traditional stone-built guesthouse “Nisista,” constructed using the traditional techniques of Epirus. It is located on the lush slope of Xirovouni, in the center of the village of Rodavgi, renowned for its rosy dawn, offering panoramic views of Tzoumerka and the river Arachthos!
This guesthouse is a family-run business. It was founded in 2006 by Alexandra and Andreas Mourgela, and today it is managed by their daughter, Telemachi.
It features 7 rooms: 5 doubles and 2 suites, all equipped with autonomous heating and comfortable beds. The thick stone walls provide natural insulation and coolness during the summer. The rooms are classically decorated, and the suites also have fireplaces. Amenities include satellite LCD TV, wireless internet, CD player, and minibar. Complimentary toiletries and slippers are provided.
The guesthouse has a café where you can enjoy your coffee or drink, along with various sweet and savory snacks.
Breakfast is served buffet-style and includes seasonal fresh juices, coffee of your choice, aromatic mountain tea, local products, and traditional Epirus pies!
It serves as an ideal base for excursions to nearby villages, mountains, and the river, where you can enjoy hiking on the numerous forested trails throughout the seasons, cool moments during the summer, and relaxing by the fireplace in the lounge during winter!
