Parga
Parga and its surrounding area, with its amazing beaches and unique natural beauty, is one of the most popular spring and summer getaways. Surrounded by a lush landscape, with its narrow cobbled alleys, traditional "cantons" and views of the islet of Panagia, just across the street.
Going down the picturesque streets of Parga, one reaches the beach of Valtos. Valtos, whose official name is Chrisogiali, is the most organized beach in Parga and one of the most popular on the West Coast.
Its blue waters and high-quality amenities, for which it was awarded the Blue Flag, attract visitors from various countries in Europe and the Balkans.
You can also reach Paxos and Antipaxos by boat from Parga or reach the beautiful Sivota, near the road to Igoumenitsa.
Sights
In the center of the city, you can visit the church museum, the church of Agios Nikolaos, patron of Parga and walk the picturesque alleys to buy souvenirs and local products.
To the east of it lies the Venetian castle with many buildings in it, located on a fortified hill-cape on the right side of the city, at the entrance of the port and accessible by narrow streets and stairs.
To the west is the Byzantine Monastery of Vlacherna, composing a magnificent backdrop of the waters of June.
About 15 kilometers from Parga, there is the most important ancient monument in the area, the ancient necromancy of the river Acheron. Here the ancients believed that the gates of the Lower World were leading to the kingdom of Hades. At this point Hermes was leading the souls, which were then received by the boatman-Charonas to cross them across the lake of Aquarius, at the bottom of which was the kingdom of Pluto- Hades and Persephone.
Ali Pasha Castle is located on a hill between the villages of Anthousa and Agia, 5 kilometers north of Parga. It is a massive and imposing building which has been kept in very good condition. During your tour you will see the underground tanks, the fireplace and the rooms of Ali Pasha, with a fireplace and cabinets.
Just in front of the port of Parga, in a very short distance, is the island of Panagia, which owes its name to the church of Panagia with its characteristic bell tower, located there. At the highest point of the island there is a beautiful French castle.
Beaches
The most famous beaches are Valtos, which reaches 3 km and is located behind the Venetian castle of Parga, Lichnos in a beautiful and natural environment and only 4km away from Parga, but also the main beach of the city, Krioneri, facing the Virgin Islands.
About 6 km east of Parga there is Ai Giannakis. Finally, six kilometers west of Parga, near the village of Agia, there is the Sarakiniko beach.
