Vonitsa, Greece

Capital City

With a population of just 4,703, Vonitsa is a sleepy beach town that offers little in the way of economic opportunities or excitement. The Venetian fortress that dominates the landscape is a relic of past glory, as the town has languished since the Romans founded the nearby city of Nicopolis. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as Vonitsa was the last stronghold of the Despotate of Epirus before falling under Ottoman rule. While the town has a twinning relationship with Połaniec, Poland, this quaint coastal enclave is best suited for retirees seeking a quiet, uneventful existence far from the urban hustle.