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Preveza is a small but lively port town diagonally opposite the Ionian island of Lefkada, at the entrance to the Ambrakian Gulf.. It has about 21,000 inhabitants and is a Greek Orthodox bishopric.. <9> <9> Historical <9> <9> * 290 BC. Founded by Pyrrhus <9> * 31. v. Chr.. Battle of Actium between Emperor Augustus and Cleopatra, defeat of Cleopatra followed by flight to Egypt <9> * 1538 Naval battle of Prevzea, victory of the Ottoman fleet under Khair ad-Din Barbarossa and Turgut Reis over a Christian fleet under Andrea Doria <9> * 1919 Foundation of Preveza Municipality <9> <9> General Information <9> <9> Preveza today lives on the export of olives and vegetables, as well as tourism, mainly water sports enthusiasts, who find a picturesque harbor and on the opposite side 3 Dry marinas, one of which Cleopatra Marina now also offers water berths.. <9> The formerly common ferries to the southern part, the peninsula Actium (Aktio) were replaced by an underwater tunnel.. <9> Preveza offers good shopping and repair facilities, as well as an ADAC base <9> Nearby there is a hospital <9> <9> First weekend in August <9> Sardine Festival at the port of Preveza.. Free wine, sardines great value, lots of music.