Elina, Ancient fortified settlement in Thesprotia, Greece.

Elina is an ancient fortified settlement located in Thesprotia overlooking the Ionian Sea coast of Greece. The ruins contain strong defensive walls with rectangular towers, residential buildings, and water management systems spread across steep cliffs.

Elina was founded in the Late Classical period, and most of its walls, about 1,600 m in circuit, were built in the late 4th century BC alongside those of Elea, Gitana and Fanote. In the Hellenistic era the fortification was extended west to enclose the small harbour of Skala Ellinikou. The town flourished in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, was sacked in 167 BC by Aemilius Paullus's legions, yet stayed inhabited into the 1st century AD.

The settlement reveals how people lived through its rock-carved homes and public structures built into the hillside. These building methods show how inhabitants adapted to and worked with the natural landscape.

The site lies on a hill south of Karavostasi bay near Perdika, with two upper acropolises linked by a visitor route laid out in 2002–2008. The climb is steep and exposed, so wear sturdy shoes and carry water. Finds from the excavations are displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa.

The site played a role in a major naval conflict where multiple fleets clashed, marking an important moment in ancient Greek military history. This event left a lasting mark on how people understood warfare at sea.