Location: Parga
Top Things to do in Parga
What to do and see in Parga, Epirus: The Best Things to do
Olive groves, orange trees, stretches of golden sand and sapphire sea… a Greek island paradise? Close. Parga is on the northwest mainland of Greece and is beloved for its gorgeous beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Explore ancient fortress ruins, visit the hilltop Ali Pasha castle and chat up some friendly locals at one of Parga’s seaside taverns.
Restaurants in Parga
1. Acheron River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,780 reviews
Reviewed By Leicestercouple007
Oh what a day, I booked a day trip which, went from the harbour at 10am We sailed up along the little beaches until we join the river estuary and sailed up into it, taking in the beautiful scenery with swallows, swifts and house martins flying high and low across the river, just taking a dive and skimming the river surface for a well needed drink. It was beautiful to watch as I sat at the front of the boat taking dozens of photos. We then headed back out to sea and carried on along the coast to a cave where the captain steered the boat into it. A few tourists on the boat dived in and swam in the clear blue water. I couldn’t resist either and found it refreshing and quiet mentally moving too! We then headed to a little beach for lunch and swimming, the captain said “ be really for 5pm as we will head back home”. True to Greek time, the captain returned at 6pm! So typical of Greece! We entered the port just as the sun was setting, an amazing day enjoyed by all.
2. Venetian Castle of Parga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,110 reviews
Reviewed By mpapa32 - Milan, Italy
We visited the castle just before the sunset and the scenery was amazing! You can have the best view of Parga from the castle. There is also a cafe bar where you can enjoy your drink gazing Parga
3. Lichnos Beach
4. Alonaki Fanariou Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By andresit0 - Ilioupoli, Greece
A great beach, with pine trees up to waves! You can try snorkeling, go to the adjacent beach on the right (north) and at the islet in the middle of the beach. Definitely a go! The road is paved and you should follow the signs after Ammoudia (if you go to the south). Do not use google maps.
5. Panagia Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseN1047 - Dover, United Kingdom
Able to walk between the rocks, water chest height so some people swam over to the island. Little chapel can be seen from main beach. Nothing else over there, having to swim keeps most people from visiting, rocks go into the water all round the island so no beach to sunbathe from
6. Piso Krioneri Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By ebirsan - Constanta, Romania
Not very often you are able to find in Greece a good snorkeling on a town beach. Parga with her Piso Krioneri beach is an exception. The beach is very small and overcrowded with fixed umbrellas and beach chair. It was also almost full in the middle of September. The bay is small and not very deep but with very clear water (visibility at least 20 meters). The both shores are rocky and there are also a few isolated rocks emerging from water. The water in the snorkeling area is deep and very deep with only a few possible resting rocky platforms, not very suitable if there are some waves. We had three snorkeling rounds of about 3 hours in total. The underwater landscape is good and very good on both sides of the beach. Near de bigest isolated rock the water is very deep and the stone walls are rising vertically from the sea bottom. Near the shore the underwater relief is friendlier. There were also many fish small and medium size.On my snorkeling marking scale the score for Piso Krioneri Beach is 4.5 from a maximum of 5 points. It is the best snorkeling beach in Parga.
7. Αη Γιαννάκης
8. Ali Pasha Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseN1047 - Dover, United Kingdom
As part of our trip to the water mill we arrived here first, the guide was very knowledgeable, just enough info to make vist informative but not boring or uninteresting enough time given to look round take photos and admire the views on the edge. Good trip would encourage you to do the trip and see some of the resort away from the busy beachfront
9. Aphrodite's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 894vesnai - Zajecar, Serbia
...end all in the middle between grean and blue. Such a beautiful day. You have to do it! Paxos with little charming main village Giaos and Antipaxos with perfect Voutomni beach TIP: take boat name GIAOS, it is low enough that you cam came deep in the "blue cave"
10. Valtos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,241 reviews
Reviewed By CharlesF957 - Nantwich, United Kingdom
The best beach in Parga. Accessed by water taxi, a good walk or by car. It has everything you may need from a beach. Life Guards to “Luxury Sunbathing”. We tried all the local beach’s & Valtos was by far the best. Lichnos is also very good with a good bar & services also. Sarakiniko is ok, but small & again popular. Whilst Valtos is the largest & most popular it didn’t spoil our time there. Tango Bar was very good for lunch & a beer, as is the Parga Beach Hotel they even serve “Stella Artois” if you fancy a change from Mythos. If you require luxurious sunbathing, then go to the far end on the left as you arrive by water taxi, Cape North West has a great bar area & luxury sun beds with complimentary chilled water & chilled fruit on your arrival.
