Ioannina is located in Epirus, in western Greece.

With an area of ​​5000 square kilometers, it is the largest prefecture in Epirus and one of the largest in Greece. Ioannina borders Albania in the north, the region of Kastoria in the northeast, Grevena and Trikala in the east, Thesprotia in the west and in the south it borders two very beautiful Greek areas, that of Arta and Preveza.

Its capital is the city of Ioannina (or Giannena/Giannina), while other well known towns are Konitsa and Metsovo. A special mention should be made of the famous Zagorohoria, a cluster of 46 extremely scenic villages that are a top tourist destination.

The area of Ioannina is mostly mountainous. Among them, four stand out: mount Tymphi/Gamila (2497 m.), mount Grammos (2521 m.), mount Smolikas (2631 m.) and mount Lakmos/Peristeri (2294 m.) Ioannina is quite rich in water, as in its territory there are rivers Arachthos, Louros, Aoos, Kalamas, Voidomatis and Lake Pamvotis.

The climate in Ioannina is continental, with cold winters and frequent rainfalls that make the city slightly melancholic. Its population is approaching the 200 thousand inhabitants, many of whom are students or residents engaged in farming and agriculture. Tourism is another favored occupation in the region, as well as in Zagorohoria.