The Parga region of mainland Greece consists of peaceful traditional villages that are located on the northwest coast. Secluded beaches, green mountain interiors, olive groves and orchards make Pargu the perfect place for a relaxing holiday, where the traditional Greek way of life is not affected by tourism. The beautiful villages of the region offer quiet taverns, restaurants offering exceptionally fresh seafood, cafes and bars and an ideal base for exploring the magnificent beaches of Parga and mountain interiors.
The beaches of the Parga region along the coast of Epirus are great for families with their cheap holidays to Greece, as they are reliably uncrowded. There are many small secluded bays, which can be reached by water taxi. The beaches around Parga offer excellent snorkeling and water sports such as swimming, scuba diving, windsurfing, water skiing and water skiing.
A bit like a giant white amphitheater from a quaint little harbor, the village of Parga is considered one of the most beautiful villas on the Greek coast. The old town of Parga Village has a charming atmosphere with narrow streets lined with whitewashed red-covered houses and small shops. The quiet village of Syvota is ideal for families, as it has beautiful beaches with crystal clear shallow rains. Valtos and Lisnos are also popular villages in the Parga region. Valtos has a wonderful mile of a long curve of a golden sandy beach, while Lichnos has a quieter, shaded, beautiful pebble beach on a deep bay. To reach visitors to Lichnos beach, take one of the small water taxis from the city of Parga.
Away from the beaches there are many opportunities, including excursions to the resorts of Lefkada, the amazing Dodoni Amphitheater, the Venetian castle, the Meteora monasteries, the Perm caves and the historic lake district of Ioannina. You can take a boat to Corfu, Paxos and Anti Paxos or take a bus to traditional villages such as Agia and Antoussa. Last minute holiday offers in Parga should include a guided tour to explore the crypt in Necromancy Aira, where you can visit the legendary palace of Aida. Meet the local factory Ouzo and take the bottles to take home! Shops in the harbor are a great place to collect gifts and souvenirs, such as handmade jewelry and leather goods.
Night clubs are few and far between the resorts of Parga, most visitors prefer a quiet dinner in one of the many traditional taverns on the beach. Restaurants and taverns around the harbor serve all types of food, ranging from traditional dishes such as fried feta cheese and baked lamb to international cuisine. What could be more romantic than to look at the stars twinkling over the bay, and to be serenades of traditional Greek music during lunch in the open air in a relaxing warm evening air?
Parga enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with a long hot dry summer and a short mild winter. During the hot summer months of June, July and August, temperatures often reach over 30 ° C with 12-hour sunlight per day. From May to October, temperatures rarely fall below 20 degrees, while November temperatures fall to around 17 ° C, which makes studying the area much more pleasant than during the hot summer time.
