At a glance
Parga coastline
Full of character and charm, popular Parga has kept its authentic Greek flavour and is a beautiful place to spend your holiday, surrounded by neat olive groves and pretty trees. Parga's also home to some glorious beaches and ancient Greek architecture.
On the mainland of Greece, the region of Parga sits on its west coast, with its shore meeting the Ionian Sea.
Things to do
Memorable moment...
Feel the cool evening breeze as you watch the sunset disappear into the horizon from the harbour.
Things to do
Explore the Nekromanteio of Afyra, where you can descend the steep metal staircase into the dark crypt, which was the legendary palace of Hades, god of the underworld. Visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, perched on huge fist-shaped granite rocks. See Dodoni's impressive amphitheatre and the castle at Anthoussa. Admire superb coastline views from the Venetian castle.Beaches
Of the many delights along Parga’s stunning sand and shingle shores, Valtos’s sheltered bay with its sand and pebble mix is a particular favourite. With a wide choice of watersports and a few cafes and tavernas, it’s about 20 minutes’ walk from Parga Town, or a boat ride from the harbour if you’re feeling lazy.
At Preveza, Ai Sostis Beach has beautiful clear water and a charming little church, wedged between two rocks. Other noteworthy beaches include those at Chrysogiali, Krioneri, Lychnos and Sarakiniko.
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Epirus Explorer
For a real taste of culture, this tour takes you north of Parga to the Epirus region's capital city, Ioannina, where you can discover the Byzantine castle, where tyrant ruler Ali Pasha held court, Lake Pamvotis and the Island of Ioannina, with its cobbled streets full of shops, and Dodoni's ancient amphitheatre.
Corfu Town
Enjoy a relaxing day cruising along the Ionian Sea to Corfu Town, Corfu's bustling, elegant capital, designed by the Venetians. From enjoying the ambience in delightful pavement cafes to browsing shops and wandering narrow streets in the Old Town, this is a great place to spend time.
Highlights
- Climbing into the underground crypt at Nekromanteion of Ephyra, or Oracle of the Dead, once thought to be the palace of Hades, the Greek god of the underworld
- Wandering around the ramparts of Parga Town’s Venetian castle and taking in beautiful views of the coastline is an exciting part of your holiday
- Visiting the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, perched on huge fist-shaped granite rocks, on a trip to Kalampaka in central Greece
- Strolling uphill, past pretty Venetian houses and courtyards filled with flowerpots, to Parga Town’s castle
- Imagining toga-wearing Greeks at Dodoni in the Epiros region, finding out their future at the ancient oracle; watching plays at the amphitheatre and gathering at the Temple of Zeus
- Taking a boat trip from Parga Town’s harbour to the capital of Corfu, with its pretty Venetian buildings and cosmopolitan atmosphere
- Exploring Epiros’s lakeside capital city, Ioannina, where you can amble around its castle, countless museums and shops, and take the boat to the islet on Lake Pamvotis
- Hiring a car to drive around the magical Zagoria villages, where cobbled streets are lined with slate-roofed houses, built from slate from the surrounding mountains
- Heading to the town of Preveza for one of its many summer festivals, including July’s International Choral Festival and August’s sardine festival
Food and drink
With the chance to enjoy mouth-watering dishes on your Parga holiday, you’ll find a wealth of international restaurants along the harbour and on the hillside near the castle.
In the more traditional tavernas, tuck into grilled feta cheese, served with tomatoes and herbs, and Kleftiko, baked lamb or goat.
As in most of Greece, seafood is very popular and delicious; there’s nothing better than marinated sardines with a glass of locally produced Zitsa wine. Stored in barrels, this drop is excellent, particularly the red variety.
Evening Flavour
Whether you’re after a relaxed evening with dinner and a few cocktails on the waterfront or livelier holiday nights out, Parga Town has it all. For beautiful views across the water and a fun crowd, head to the Sail In bar in the town’s old quarter.
You’ll find busy and quiet bars along Parga Town’s harbour, many offering free shots of ouzo. If you want to get on the dance floor, there are three discos along the town’s main quay.
Shopping
For a spot of shopping on your holiday, Parga Town’s little cobbled streets and harbour are great for exploring, with an endless string of shops selling souvenir blown glass, ceramics, dried herbs and leather, especially designer bags.
Handmade jewellery is the perfect gift from northern Greece, with the town of Ioannina famous for its filigree silver. Woodcarvings, flokati sheepskin rugs, olive oil and olive soaps are other popular buys.
For a real taste of Greece, visit the ouzo factory in Parga Town, where you can also pick up brandy and kumquat and cherry liqueurs.
For the Family
- Go watersports wild then chill-out in a café at Valtos’ sandy sheltered cove.
- If you’ve got fussy eaters on your hands, head to Parga Town – it’s packed with international restaurants that dish up all the British favourites.
- Teens will love to delve deep underground to the Crypt of Nekromanteion – it’s a spooky spot once used to summon the dead.
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