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7429 Greece 2020 Parga.qxp 22/11/2019 17:44 Page 70 greece | mainland | epirus Coast | Parga a iN NN oa o i Corfu t a ri go ra Za eo et & m Sivota Parga Parga Parga is almost too pretty for its own good. With a lush Paxos countryside which remains fresh and green throughout the Preveza summer, magnificent beaches, and a characterful harbour Lefkas Q topped by a castle, it is no surprise that this bustling little meganissi town has become so popular. Lemon Tree it is the only true resort in epirus, that walk over the headland to Valtos in Parga is an organised resort Milos mountainous province of north west about 20 minutes. which holds great appeal greece. Like Sivota further up the epirus is well worth exploring. You for all ages and nationalities. coast, Parga has beautiful natural it gets particularly busy in Acrothea Achilleas don’t have to go far to be in the Corali surroundings. its hills are covered in the high season and at midst of untamed country SUNVIL Piso Krioneri office olive, pine and cypress, a perfect containing an abundance of bird weekends with greeks. So Palatino Krioneri Beach Boats to: Beach complement to the attractive far Parga’s character and Valtos Lichnos and wildlife. Storks, their nests Castle indented coastline and wooded precariously balanced on the tops of charm have enabled it to islets just offshore. telegraph poles, are some of the survive its growing the town shelters behind a rocky easiest to spot. excursions now run popularity – there are still headland crowned by a Venetian to albania, as well as to the island of no big hotels for example. However, fort. an array of brightly canopied Paxos and up the acheron river if you can, visit off-season when this cafés and restaurants lines the (which, according to mythology, was still delightful town is at its best. Parga information waterfront. Behind, narrow lanes, the entrance to Hades!). getting to Parga small shops and old houses climb Sunday flight Gatwick or Manchester to Preveza. Then 1 hour by coach or the hill. Night life is whatever you taxi. For flight details see page 270. want to make it, from traditional We can offer tailormade tavernas to lively music bars. arrangements and odd durations there is a perfectly fine town beach, using flights on other departure days – please enquire. from which you can pedalo or swim to one of the islands in the bay. multi-Centre options With Sivota, Lefkas, Meganissi, However most head for magnificent Zagori, Albania, Fly-Drive. Valtos beach just around the Car Hire headland, or Lichnos further south. See page 268-9 for details. Both are long, sheltered and sandy, representative and have a full range of water sports. Based in Parga/Sivota. Water-taxis shuttle ‘twixt harbour and beach. the more energetic can 70 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Parga.qxp 22/11/2019 17:44 Page 71 greece | mainland | epirus Coast | Parga Parga Beach Hotel Valtos Beach this well established hotel offers top beds on the beach are charged. quality accommodation directly on Valtos beach stretches for more lovely Valtos beach, which has a Blue than a kilometre and is one of the Flag. Shaded by olive trees, the hotel’s best, being of golden sand, with gardens provide a peaceful natural water sports available and a choice retreat from the heat of the day. of other cafes and restaurants the 104 spacious deluxe rooms and nearby. although popular, it is long suites are housed in stone-built enough and wide enough to bungalows and are ground or first accommodate all, and the floor. all possess the mod cons you swimming from here is excellent. would expect - aircon, WiFi, modern Parga town is a 20 minute walk up bathroom with bath and/or shower, and over the headland, but a flat screen Sat tV, mini-bar or fridge, regular water taxi service runs from hairdryer, room-safe and twin or the beach until at least 11pm and double beds with orthopaedic costs €2 per person (2014). mattresses and pillow menu. Half Board: £182 per week rooms are tastefully furnished in a (accompanying children 2-12 years free classic style - for families most have of charge). a sofa-bed for a third and fourth person and some interconnect. each has a balcony or veranda overlooking the gardens (sea views are limited due to the trees) and early Booking offer room service is available. reductions apply for bookings made before 28/2. rather than one large pool the hotel has three smaller ones. one is by the beach and two are quietly located in the gardens. Directly on the beach is the Hotel: air Conditioning the hotel restaurant and beach 4 Stars 3 Swimming snack bar. Pool/beach towels are Pools provided free of charge although, as Bed & Breakfast or Half Board Free WiFi is common practice in greece, sun Piso Krioneri beach - Achilleas Hotel is the red building Achilleas Hotel Parga the achilleas is one of Parga’s breakfast or enjoy a drink. Steps lead established hotels (since 1988) and down to the popular beach below, occupies what must be the best which is mainly pebble (some sand). location in town. it is directly above in season the hotel also operates a Piso Krioneri beach, and just a 5 super cafe-bar called atrium up minute walk from the harbour. steps on the promontory to one side the hotel has 32 twin or double of the beach - the views from this bedded rooms on its three floors. ‘crows nest’ position are fabulous. rooms have been fully refurbished the achilleas is friendly and family- (2019) and possess air-conditioning, run, with many repeat guests. Due tV, mini-fridge, hairdryer, room-safe to its location it features on many of (local charge 10 euros a week), the postcards showing a classic shower room and balcony with view of Parga. front sea view or rear view over the village to the mountains behind Parga. those on the top floor have a cosy chalet-style but beware the the Hotel: air Conditioning lower wooden ceilings! 2 Stars Free WiFi Directly above the beach there is a Bed & Breakfast wide terrace where you can take Piso Krioneri beach 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk greece & Cyprus | 71 7429 Greece 2020 Parga.qxp 22/11/2019 17:44 Page 72 greece | mainland | epirus Coast | Parga Villa Corali Parga You really could not find a better Wifi, room safe, sat tV (BBC World), location than this in town! almost hairdryer, mini-fridge, modern directly on Krioneri, Parga's popular shower room and good sized town beach, you are just 250m balcony or terrace with sea, away from the harbour but at one mountain or garden views. remove from the associated bustle to the front is the hotel's cafe-bar - and noise. the small street which perfect for a sundowner - where a runs above the beach to the front of decent breakfast is provided each the hotel sees the odd car but is morning. mainly used by pedestrians. the rooms are recently refurbished and provide contemporary levels of the Hotel: Bed & Breakfast comfort. Double or twin bedded, all 3 Stars Plus air Conditioning are stylishly furnished and possess Free Wifi aC (some have a ceiling fan also), Krioneri beach Acrothea Hotel Parga this beautifully designed small hotel Sunvil’s rooms all have a front opened in 2008, and combines a balcony with views to the harbour, wonderfully convenient location a island in the bay, castle and old very short walk from the harbour town. Deluxe rooms are on the top with fine views and great comfort. floor and boast uninterrupted views. the 19 rooms here are opulently there is a small breakfast room – furnished, in keeping with the although this will usually be taken building’s neo-classical style. all are on the outside terrace – and the double-bedded with all mod cons – hotel has free Wifi access. the flat screen tV, fridge, air- friendly family who own and run the conditioning, room safe, hairdryer acrothea aims to give a high level of and a nicely tiled shower room, personal service. some with a small bath too. iron a minute’s walk via one of Parga’s bedsteads, richly coloured curtains warren of tiny alleys brings you to and hand-carved furniture complete the harbour, and a further minute or the picture. two to popular Krioneri beach. However, the slightly elevated position of the hotel, and a number of steps at the property, would make it unsuited to those with walking difficulties. the Hotel: Bed & Breakfast Boutique Hotel air Conditioning Free WiFi Acrothea is the red buildings Acrothea location 72 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Parga.qxp 22/11/2019 17:44 Page 73 greece | mainland | epirus Coast | Parga Palatino Hotel Parga the Palatino's location, high on the on the top floor. headland at the top of Parga's old other facilities include sauna and town, lends stunning views over the hamam (local charge). the outside castle, Valtos beach and the sea. terrace, where you can take the hotel is has three floors, served breakfast, a drink from the bar or a by a lift. all rooms are attractively snack/evening meal, again has furnished and possess air- wonderful views. conditioning, wifi, room-safe, From the hotel a narrow road takes hairdryer, fridge, tv and balcony, you to the castle, where steps lead those to the front with panoramic down to mile-long Valtos in one sea views.