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Holidays in Parga

A colourful mainland Greek town tumbling down to a bay of islets, with a Venetian castle above and sandy beaches all around. Here's what Parga is like, when to go and how long to stay.

NIGHTS AWAY7
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSMay–Jun, Sep
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Parga's colourful houses rising above the harbour

Parga at a glance

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TIME DIFFERENCE
2 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
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ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

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Rough flight times from London.

Best time to visit Parga

  1. JAN14°C average daytime highClosed, mild, quieter
  2. FEB15°C average daytime highMild, quieter
  3. MAR17°C average daytime highCool, quieter
  4. APR20°C average daytime highSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAY24°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  6. JUN28°C average daytime highHot, best time to go
  7. JUL31°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  8. AUG31°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  9. SEP27°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT23°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  11. NOV19°C average daytime highQuiet, quieter
  12. DEC15°C average daytime highMild, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

June and September are best, with a warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy. The season runs from May to October, and most hotels close in winter.

Things to do in Parga

FREE

Venetian castle

Climb to the ruined castle for the view over the town and islets.

OUTDOORS

Valtos beach

A long sandy beach over the hill, or by water taxi.

OUTDOORS

Lichnos beach

A sheltered bay with sea caves you can visit by boat.

DAY TRIP

Acheron river

Wade up the cold, clear river through a gorge, said to be the gateway to Hades.

DAY TRIP

Paxos and Antipaxos

Boat trips to the islands' turquoise coves.

FOOD

Waterfront tavernas

Grilled fish and meze looking out at the island chapel.

Parga: common questions

Is Parga worth visiting?

Yes. It's one of the prettiest towns on the Greek mainland, with island-style beaches but easier to reach than many islands.

How do you get to Parga?

Fly into Preveza, about an hour's drive away, which has summer flights from the UK. Corfu is another option, with a ferry and drive.

What is the best time to visit Parga?

June and September, around 27 to 28°C with a warm sea.

How many nights do you need in Parga?

A week gives time for the beaches, a boat trip to Paxos and the Acheron river.

Is Parga good for families?

Yes. The beaches are sandy and calm, and boat taxis make getting around easy.

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