Some of the reasons that make a visit worthwhile are the Castle, standing imposingly at the highest point of the town, the Island of Panagia church and the chapel, the beautiful alleys and the paved promenade by the sea, as well as for the nearby Valtos, Kryoneri and Lychnos with their distinct crystal clear waters.
Olive groves reaching the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea and hidden cloves with white sand will travel you in the genuine nature of Parga History and culture, mountain and sea, castles and villages, flavors and gastronomy; in Parga, everything blends together along with the unique hospitality of the local people
Castle of Parga:
The first creators of the fortification were the Normans at the end of the 14th century, and then the Castle followed the fate of Parga, which, depending on the geopolitical conditions in the Mediterranean, belonged to the Venetians, Ottomans, French and English.
Today the Castle built by the Venetians in the 16th century as the owners of Parga and the additional works made by Ali Pasha are preserved.
Inside the Castle, beyond the paved entrance and an imposing iron gate, you can see, among other things, houses and watchtowers, as well as old cannons.
It is a fortification project, which was destroyed and rebuilt several times and stands on the promontory between the beach of Valtos and the port of Parga to remind us that Parga, in addition to being a famous tourist resort, also had geostrategic importance over the centuries.
Lichnos beach: Through traditional olive trees that bear witness to the presence of the Venetians in the area, the visitor discovers a beach synonymous with the deep blue and the long golden sandy beach with pebbles plus crystal clear blue waters.
And, if you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to visit the legendary Cave of Aphrodite, where the goddess of beauty is said to have once swam.
Lunch at Lichnos beach while enjoying the sea