Attractions, Sights & Things to Do in or near Parga
Port of Parga
Picturesque port of a uniquely beautiful settlement that offers tourist day-trips to Paxos & Antipaxos during the summer season.
Cruise to Paxos & Antipaxos from Parga
An unforgettable daily trip to the nearby islands and the world-famous Blue Caves of Paxos.
Pargina (Kanaria) Festival in Parga
Spectacular festival with religious and historical background, that is organized by the municipality on the 14th and the 15th of August.
Promenade & Port of Parga
Picturesque port of an amphitheatrically built settlement and a seafront promenade with unique views, many restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Islet of Parga «Virgin Mary»
« Panagia »It stands for its dense vegetation, the small chapels, and the fortress on its highest point.
Paragaea - Old Olive Oil Factory
Learning about the olive oil production process and joining a series of tasting, cooking and other gastronomic activities.
Krioneri Beach, Parga
Small & sandy with small pebbles beach just next to the settlement promenade that has access to the beach bars and the nearby restaurants.
Venetian Castle of Parga
On the top of a rocky peninsula with an amazing view of the surroundings, stands the strong fortification of Parga with the long history.
Piso Krioneri Beach, Parga
At the edge of Parga settlement and at a small distance from the busy central beach is located a more secluded but organized pebble beach.
Valtos Beach, Parga
A large & organized sandy beach that is approximately 3 km long and is located at a short distance from Parga behind the Venetian castle.
Remains of the Vlacherna Monastery
Abandoned 12th-century Byzantine monastery, famous for its 15-meter tall belfry with nine bells.
Holy Church of Agia Eleni, Parga
Located on a hill next to Parga it can be reached via a dirt mountainous road, but it offers a breathtaking view of the city and not only.
Ali Pasha Castle, Anthousa
Ottoman fortification erected in 1814 by Ali Pasha who was aiming to get control of the rebellious and disobedient city of Parga.
Kalodiki Swamp
Next to Kalodiki settlement and a 100 meters away from Morfi village is a wetland with rich flora and fauna as well as a bird-watching area.
Necromanteion Acheron, Mesopotamos
As revealed by the literal meaning of its name, it's the Oracle of the Dead in the ancient Greek world.
Syvota
Major resort of Epirus, also known as the "Caribbean of Greece" due to its green coastline and the amazing beaches with crystal-clear waters.
Acheron River & Springs, Glyki
« Aherontas »According to Greek Mythology, the river of sorrow and the last path of the souls to the Underworld.
Plataria, Thesprotia
Picturesque coastline village in a gulf of the Ionian sea, well-known as a safe natural port that welcomes numerous tourist boats.
Paramythia, Thesprotia
Small town with approximately 2500 inhabitants and rich history, which used to be the commercial and cultural center of the broader region.
Igoumenitsa
Ranked in second place in traffic among Greek ports, the city has evolved into a commercial and transit hub between Greece and Europe.
Monument of Zalongo
Referring to the legendary "Dance of Zalongo" and the sacrifice of the women of Souli who chose to die free instead of living in captivity.
Corfu
Green dense vegetated but also densely populated island that is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean.
Questions & Answers about Parga
Why Visit Parga?
- A distinctive amphitheatrical architecture that resembles an island.
- Coast with dense vegetation and beaches with turquoise waters.
- Picturesque popular resort with an exclusive atmosphere.
What is Parga, Greece?
Small town with a big history, Parga is distinguished by its rare beauty, the numerous clean beaches, and the picturesque alleys with traditional houses, which give every visitor the feeling that it is an island. Today, Parga is built on the eastern side of a small peninsula overlooking the Paxos, Antipaxos, Kefalonia, and the cape of Actium. It is a beautifully preserved village that attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is accessible via the Egnatia highway.
When Parga was founded?
Parga was known in antiquity as Paragiros, Paragea, and Ypargos. Those are the names from which its current name derives from. Ptolemy and Plutarch refer to the settlement as Toryni. According to researchers, Parga exists as a settlement since the Byzantine period. The first reference to the city with its current name was in 1318, while in 1387 by Ioannis Kantakouzenos as one of the major towns of Epirus.