Parga Town Holidays

Parga's a laidback corner of northern Greece and a hotspot for holidaymakers headed for the beach. Sun-bleached buildings speckle the mountain, and a boat-filled bay glistens in front. There's fantastic access to shopping and restaurants here, and water taxis run daily to the Ionian Islands.

For those dreaming about that beach life, sibling beaches Kryoneri and Piso Kryoneri offer seawater therapy. Big sister Kryoneri embraces the main area of town, while little sister Piso Kyoneri's sand-and-pebble beaches and natural rock formations peek out from the sea. Finally, the shimmery sands of Valtos are reachable by taxi boat.

Daytrips from Parga are as diverse as they are interesting. There's Corfu, a natural paradise where you can explore British palaces, a French arcade and Venetian fortresses. Or, hop on a cruise to Tirana, Albania's capital – it takes just a few hours each way.

A 30-minute drive from Parga Town is the Acheron River, one of the most famous landmarks of the ancient world. It’s where the souls of the dead were believed to pass on their way to Hades, or the underworld. Along its banks you can visit the 5,000-year-old Necromanteion, a spooky temple where priests communicated with the dead.