You're Going to Love Parga
Overlooked by a picturesque ruined castle, nestled against the waters of the Adriatic Sea and within a short boat trip of Corfu, Parga is a delightful old Venetian port, which is one of northwestern Greece's finest destinations.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Parga
1. The Beautiful Setting
Seen from the peak of the castle hill, Parga is simply stunning. Gathered around the arc of a bay, its multicolored houses and elegant promenade are a heart stopping sight.
2. Fantastic Greek Food
Some of Parga's biggest attractions come on plates in the town's tavernas. Highlights like Christos, Castello and Romantica compete with eateries anywhere in Greece.
3. Wonderful Beaches
A Greek vacation needs a good beach, and Parga has plenty. From Valtos to Lichnos, the coast is studded with exquisite bays.
4. Ferries to Corfu and Other Ionian Islands
Parga is also a great base from which to catch boats to the Ionia Islands or to rent a sailing vessel and drift on the peaceful Adriatic Sea.
5. Spectacular Local Festivals
The "Pargina" in August is a delight, featuring folk music on Panagia Island, historical re-enactments, boat shows and fireworks. Don't miss it if you are there for a summer vacation.
When to Visit Parga
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Parga's high season stretches from late June through September, which is the most popular time to go. However, spring is almost as appealing, with warm weather from March onwards.
How to Get to Parga
Plane
Preveza Airport is the closest mainland airport (although Corfu is an alternative option). Taxis from Preveza will cost around EUR100-120. Buses also run up the coast from Preveza.
Car
From Athens, take the E75 to Lamia, then the E952 across country to Agrinio, before taking the E951 northbound. Look for turn-offs to Parga (Πάργα in Greek).
Bus
You can take indirect buses from Athens to Parga via Preveza (expect the journey to take around 6 hours in total), and there are also services from Thessaloniki and Igoumenitsa.
Airlines serving Parga
Where to stay in popular areas of Parga
How to Get Around Parga
Public Transportation
Parga is so small that buses aren't practical, but there are a number of ferry routes. The most popular is to Corfu, which takes 2 hours and costs around EUR10.
Taxi
Expect taxis in Parga to charge around EUR2 per mile and a little more in the evenings.
Car
Car rental options in the city include Enterprise and Avis. Daily rates can be as low as EUR10.
Car rental agencies in Parga
Where to Eat in Parga
Parga has plenty of fabulous tavernas. Some standouts to explore include Bacchos, Stefanos, Castello and Hellenikon, all of which serve up traditional Greek specialties. Try some local honey during your stay as well - it's a famous local product. Wherever you dine, expect meals to be affordable, at around EUR15-20 per head.