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Parga
Majestic mountains tower above enticing sandy crescents that are tucked into the forested valley below.
Parga is the nearest thing to a beautiful, bubbling island town on the mainland. It has a vibrant community and its pretty harbourfront brims with life.The quayside tavernas are popular for their lovely views and lively ambience, but dont miss out on exploring the quaint backstreets too, lined with charming old houses and colourful shops, where some of the towns finest eateries can be found. During the day, Parga offers a surprising variety of sand and shingle beaches to choose from.The little town beach - a flat five-minute walk from the harbour - is sheltered by a group of tiny islands. Pargas other famous beach, Lichnos, can be reached by boat from the harbour, as can several secluded coves dotted along this
coast. A few miles up the coast, Sivota is a disarmingly unpretentious seaside village with an equally fine choice of beaches. Sivota may lack Pargas historic appeal, but it more than makes up for this with its sleepy charm and laid-back ambience. Sivotas focal point is its enchantingly pretty harbour, an attractive traffic-free promenade where just under a dozen tavernas and cafés set out their tables.The nearest string of beaches is a five-minute walk to the north over a low headland (those with walking difficulties should note that Sivota is considerably flatter than Parga), whilst the tree-shaded cove of Zavia and the wide Bay of Mega Ammos lie a little further to the south.
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At a glance
Visit... Pargas impressive cliff-top castle, dating back to the 14th century but destroyed and rebuilt several times since " the Acheron River, the River of the Dead, where Hermes brought the souls to Haros, is a must not only for its mythical relevance but also for its outstanding scenic beauty " the ruined cities of Nikopolis and Kassopi, the Necromantic Oracle at Messopotamos (dating from the 14th century BC) and the vast theatre at Dodoni are just some of the fascinating archaeological sites that lie within easy reach of Parga and Sivota " the traditional villages of Zagori and the attractive lakeside town of Ioannina can also be visited in a day from here by car Swim... to one of the tiny islands off Pargas coast and find your own little sandy cove to sunbathe on Experience... the wide range of watersports available on Valtos Beach near Parga Take a boat trip... to the Ionian islands of Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu. Regular excursions run from Parga and Sivota to these lovely islands
Parga Lichnos Beach Achiron Necromanteion
Paxos
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Antipaxos
Nikopolis Preveza
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Parga Lefkas
Limni Voulkania
PARGA
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Climate
Parga Apr 17
Average daily maximum temperature (ºC) May 21 Jun 23 Jul 27 Aug 28 Sept 26 Oct 22
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