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.
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.

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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.
Climb to the ruined castle for the view over the town and islets.
A long sandy beach over the hill, or by water taxi.
A sheltered bay with sea caves you can visit by boat.
Wade up the cold, clear river through a gorge, said to be the gateway to Hades.
Boat trips to the islands' turquoise coves.
Grilled fish and meze looking out at the island chapel.
Yes. It's one of the prettiest towns on the Greek mainland, with island-style beaches but easier to reach than many islands.
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.
June and September, around 27 to 28°C with a warm sea.
A week gives time for the beaches, a boat trip to Paxos and the Acheron river.
Yes. The beaches are sandy and calm, and boat taxis make getting around easy.
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