Holidays to Parga

Getting there and getting around

Parga’s closest airport is Aktion Airport, which is situated 62km away from resort in Preveza. There are limited airports in the UK that operate flights to Parga however these flights do come relatively cheap. Transfers into town take just over an hour, which tends to be arranged at time of booking, however you could always hire your own car as it allows you to unearth all the true beauty Parga has to offer.

Things to do

Holidays in Parga have attracted visitors for a number of years, who come here in search of a traditional Greek getaway. A popular day trip is to the Venetian Castle in Parga’s old town at the top of the hill. This enchanting castle can be approached by either a stepped street or by side streets, which are said to be a lot more interesting. Towards the top of the hill is a lovely little gift shop called "The 50th Step Gift Shop", which is well worth a visit to pick up a few souvenirs of this memorable trip. Lined with shops and bars where lovely views over the harbour below can be enjoyed, the Venetian Castle trip is a fantastic day out.

Food and drink

The cuisine in Parga is second to none with a huge variety of different restaurants offering a range of international dishes. Fresh, locally caught seafood is top of the list for the locals here along with delicious meat mezze and Greek olive oil. Parga boasts fantastically atmospheric traditional tavernas that serve mouth-watering meals based around the Greek favourites. There is still a host of eateries however that offer British favourites, therefore those who prefer to stick to their home comforts won’t go hungry. For cheap holidays to Parga and other destinations in around Greece, search travel.co.uk and find a brilliant deal online.