Pamvotis, the island in the middle of Lake Pamvotida at Ioannina isn’t a tourist hotspot like other islands in the Aegean or Ionian Seas. It used to be a popular domestic destination but tourism dropped by half since the start of the economic crisis. And yet, the fact that it is overlooked just makes it more attractive. It’s just a 15-minute boat ride from the mainland and is full of charms such cobbled streets flanked by stone-built houses and affordable taverns.